Advanced Construction Award (trowel Occupations)

ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION AWARD (TROWEL OCCUPATIONS)
Entry Requirements
Completion of the ICA Trowel Occupations.
Description
This course is one year in duration or until successful completion of all units in a competent manner.
The course is aimed at those wishing to progress on from Level 2 with a desire to operate with a more in-depth knowledge of brickwork and the construction industry.
Course Content
Assist in establishing the operational area
Assist with progressing operations
Assist with organising resources
Co-ordinate self and others to erect complex brick and block work
Co-ordinate self and others to produce complex walling details
Co-ordinate and produce complex construction aids

Key Skills:
WBL candidates will be expected to achieve key skills (Literacy and Numeracy) to a higher level than they already possess. This is dependant on their sponsor.

The day may be extended to 7pm for sponsored students.
Where a course is aimed towards an assessment/examination, it is expected that all students will enter for the qualification.
Method of Assessment
Continuous assessment in practical, knowledge tests in theory. Successful assessment will result in a credit being awarded. The certificate is awarded after successful completion of all units and relevant site assessment. Each unit must be complete before progressing onto the next unit and the site based evidence required in all units.

Note: The external Health and Safety multi choice and external knowledge tests are taken during the day.
Progression
Contact Details
Materials
Calculator, 45 and 60 set square, scale rule, pen and pencils, compass, A4 lever arch folder and paper, tape measure, protective footwear, W G Nash Brickwork Books 2 and 3.