Construction Diploma Level 1 & 2 formerly FCA & ICA Brickwork

Construction and the Built Environment - Trowel Trades
Construction Diploma Level 1 & 2 (formerly FCA & ICA) Brickwork (two evenings a week)(2010/2011)
Study Method:
There a number of study methods including: formal classes, student centred learning; project work and practical activities.
Evening courses (two evenings weekly)
Practical activities 6.00 pm - 9.00 pm
Classroom study 6.00 pm - 9.00 pm
Duration :Two evenings a week
Who the Course is For:
Applications are welcome from anyone with an interest in acquiring brickwork skills and knowledge for industrial use or do-it -yourself.
Assessment:
Continuous assessment by college staff verified externally by the City & Guilds of London Institute.
External taken Health & Safety Test. One externally set exam.
Course Leads To:
You will be initially working towards Level 1 Diploma (Year 1) which then leads to the Level 2 (Year 2). On completion of this award, students who find employment in this trade area can gain evidence and work towards a level 2 NVQ.
Entry Requirements:
NVQ
To work towards an NVQ, you must be working within your trade area to enable you to gain evidence from the workplace, e.g.. a document signed by your employer, stating that you carried out specific work tasks to an acceptable standard, while at work.
The Level 2 Diploma qualification is college based broadly similar to the NVQ scheme, but aimed at those people who will be unable to bring workplace evidence into the college because they are not working in the construction industry.
Content:
All our courses are designed to cover the full range of topics and tasks as laid down by the awarding body in response to industry requirements. All practical activities are carried out within out start of the art workshops with theory work being a mix of classroom and assignment activities. The topics include:
Level 1 Diploma - Year 1
Level 2 Diploma - Year 2
Industrial size brickwork tasks, marked to tolerances specified by the construction industry.
Level 2 Units include
Brick and block walling
Dimensional positioning (setting out)



Requirement
NVQ To work towards an NVQ, you must be working within your trade area to enable you to gain evidence from the workplace, e.g.. a document signed by your employer, stating that you carried out specific work tasks to an acceptable standard, while at work. The Level 2 Diploma qualification is college based broadly similar to the NVQ scheme, but aimed at those people who will be unable to bring workplace evidence into the college because they are not working in the construction industry.