Brickwork Diplomas

Course

In Newport

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Newport

  • Duration

    1 Year

Facilities

Location

Start date

Newport (Isle of Wight)
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College, Medina Way,, PO30 5TA

Start date

On request

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Course programme


Typically attendance will be required for two days.

The qualification for this course will be a Construction Diploma Award.

COURSE CO-ORDINATORS:

Adam Groom, Mike Sexton, Lou Pietak and Peter Hall,

The qualification is accessible to everyone. We are looking for a positive attitude and a willingness to work hard. Progression is through Entry Level to level 1 Diploma and on to level 2 Diploma.

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
The Construction Diploma's are designed to prepare people for work in a particular construction occupation. It has been specifically developed for delivery in a training environment using simulated conditions and the assessment is based on candidates showing what they can do.

Each Diploma route comprises:

Core units

Occupation-specific units

Phase tests

Each unit within a particular route is mandatory and covers one group of skills.

Another important feature of the Diploma's is that it provides a progression route towards achieving a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) at level 2. Units within a Diploma route relate to the units within the relevant construction NVQ. NVQ in Trowel Occupations Level 2 is for either new entrants to the industry or mature applicants working within the construction industry wishing to become trade qualified. An NVQ requires a candidate to be working in the industry to provide evidence to support its achievement.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Occupational units of competence Diploma

Store materials and equipment

Erect and dismantle basic working platforms

Work efficiently

Brick and block walling

Set out basic buildings

Construction walling detail

Knowledge test multi choice

Practical phase tests

Additional Subjects

Candidates may be expected to achieve Key Skills in Communications, Application of Number and Information Technology to a higher level than they already possess.

Work Experience

Work placements and any work experience are highly desirable but subject to availability. All candidates are expected, and encouraged, to do their best to gain purposeful work experience during their course. It is not realistic for the College to be expected to find all trainees a placement, though we will do all we can to assist in finding suitable opportunities. The timetable is designed to give all candidates the opportunity to complete at least one day of work experience within their academic week.

Extra Activities

The College can offer a variety of additional qualifications and activities beyond the core course requirements. All students are invited to complete additional qualifications.

HOW WILL I LEARN?
To gain the award candidates have to be successful in all units and the phase test but each unit they achieve will be recorded. They must also pass a separate knowledge test. Key Skills are assessed through examination and portfolio production.

The course is structured and delivered by continuous assessment but includes phase testing of practical ability and knowledge areas in each unit It will be your responsibility to update your record book which will show evidence of your experience and achievements. Successful assessment will result in a credit being awarded providing payment has been made for each one. The Certificate is awarded on completion of all units and achievement of the health and safety test.

WHAT CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO?
Apply problem solving techniques in the areas of competence covered

Understand the principles of construction in each unit

Develop practical skills as required by the industry

Progress to the Diploma 3 Certificate, a Level 3 Brickwork qualification

NVQ 3 Brickwork if there is adequate work based evidence to support assessment

BTEC

University, Surveying, Architectural technician etc

Note: Entry to Level 3 is by the satisfactory completion of Level 2 together with a reasonable report from your Tutor along with a good attendance record.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE THESE FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Materials, Books and Equipment required

You will be expected to provide yourself with:

Overalls and safety footwear (£40 approx)

Tool kit including: Spirit Level, Trowel, line & pins, steel tape (£35 approx)

45 and 60° set squares, scale rule, calculator

and writing materials (£15 approx)

Recommended books (£24 approx)

It is expected that all students will enter for the qualification

Type of Study :: Course Duration :: Course reference number :: Start Date :: Tutorial Fees :: Material Fees :: Exam Fees
full time 1 year BR777 September 2010 TBC TBC TBC

Brickwork Diplomas

Price on request