Full Time City and Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Construction

City and Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Construction
(Course code: Brickwork A06111/Carpentry & Joinery A06121/Painting & Decorating A06131)

Course length:
One Year

Qualification:
City & Guilds/CAA Level 1 Diploma in Construction

Description of course:
This is an introduction to the Construction Industry. The core units cover essentials of Health and Safety, Communication and Building Structures. The specialist units are attached to your chosen career pathway to give you the skills to do the job. This is an introduction and progression is essential to gain semi-skilled and skilled status. Brickwork Brickwalls, Blockwalls and Cavity Walls Carpentry Jointing, Handtools and Hand Power Tools Painting Emulsions, Gloss, Surface Preparation and Wallpapering

Method of assessment:
6 units of knowledge support each specialist pathway. These are each assessed by multi-choice question papers. Your skill is assessed by ability to complete an extensive practical task. The overall qualification has an online multichoice exam.

Progression opportunities and careers:
Entry into employment and one day per week on a part time Level 2 Diploma programme, supported by CITB. Return to college full time for the Level 2 Diploma extending your skills and knowledge before entering employment.

Entry requirements:
GCSEs in English and Mathematics at grade D or above or having shown ability in an initial assessment, to deal with the academic side of the course.

Additional qualifications studied:
Health and Safety CSCS card examination to enable you to participate in work experience. Key skills in Communication, Application of Number, IC T are in support of future apprenticeship requirements.

Additional costs:
Materials 65 Books approx 20 Protective Personal Equipment approx 60