Full Time Brickwork Diploma Level 1

MODE OF STUDY FT
FE LEVEL 1
DURATION 1 year
START DATE(S) September 2009
DAY(S)/TIME(S) OFFERED 2-3 days per week, days to be advised
NUMBER OF TEACHING HOURS 504 hours
TOTAL FEE .
TOTAL OVERSEAS FEE .
ADDITIONAL COSTS Approx. 70 for books and Personal Protective Equipment
AWARDING/VALIDATION BODY Construction Skills
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
None, although applicants will generally have attained 4 GCSEs grades D-E. Applicants will also be invited to attend an interview, where they will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their potential to achieve the requirements of the course and provide information on behaviour, punctuality and attendance.
PROGRAMME CONTENT/STRUCTURE
This course is designed for those students wishing to study three days per week to develop brickwork skills with the aim of progressing into employment in the construction industry. This programme will also provide students with an opportunity to undertake a work placement in industry.

In addition to studying Key Skills the subjects covered will include:

Access Equipment;
Drawing;
Health and Safety;
Bricklaying and Blocklaying Skills;
and
Setting Out.


PROGRESSION/CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES
Brickwork Diploma Level 2
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE Practical Phase Tests, Oral & Written tests and assignments. External online multiple choice exam.