Construction - CAA Diploma In Building Craft Occupations (Level 2)

Construction - CAA Diploma In Building Craft Occupations (Level 2).

About the Course
Study Mode
Apprenticeship

Introduction

2 years full-time
Based at our Masons Road workshops, this course is for students looking for a career in either bricklaying or site carpentry. It is the technical certificate of an apprenticeship in these trades. Students gaining employment while studying on the course can transfer to the apprenticeship programme.

To Join the Course:
Good hand-eye co-ordination is essential for this course, with a commitment to succeed
in the building environment
Good levels of Mathematics and English are also required.
A foundation in Level 1 construction course such as the BCO is a distinct advantage

Course Units

Common Units:
· Carry Out Safe Working Practices in Construction
· Information, Quantities and Communicating with Others
· Building Methods and Construction Technology

Bricklaying Units:
· Interpret Working Drawings to Set Out Masonry · Structures
· Thin Joint Masonry and Masonry Cladding
· Build Solid Walling, Isolated and Attached Piers
· Build Cavity Walling Forming Masonry Structures

Carpentry Units:
· Carry Out First Fixings Operations · Carry Out Second Fixing
· Erect Structural Carcassing · Carry Out Maintenance

Both Level 2 courses constitute the technical certificate element of an apprenticeship in construction.

Assessment:
Assessment for this course is by a series of practical assignments combined with online exams.

Duration 2 years full time

Progression Route As this course forms an essential part of an apprenticeship in construction, the natural progression is to join an apprenticeship programme.