Full Time Level 1 Introductory Certificate/Diploma in Construction (Course Code: 2756)

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
TOTAL FEE .
TOTAL OVERSEAS FEE .
ADDITIONAL COSTS There will be some additional expenses for materials and essential protective equipment for workshop activities.
AWARDING/VALIDATION BODY Edexcel
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
None, although applicants will normally have achieved GCSE grades E - G and 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
These are broad based Construction courses consisting of 4 units (Certificate) and 8 units (Diploma). These courses are designed for students who wish to gain a Certificate/Diploma in Construction and progress into employment or further training opportunities including Apprenticeship courses. They have been designed to provide students with specialist studies directly relevant to construction, building services and related sectors such as:

Carpentry;
Bricklaying;
Heating and Ventilation;
Painting and Decorating;
Plastering; and
Plumbing.

In addition to studying Basic/Key Skills the subject options available include:

Mandatory Units:
Developing Skills and Working Safely in Construction;
Starting Work in Construction; and
Working in Construction.

Optional Pathway Units:
Basic Building Maintenance;
Developing Building Services Skills(Plumbing/Heating and Ventilation and Electrical Installation).

Construction Pathway:
Basic Building Maintenance;
Developing Joinery Skills (Carpentry); and
Developing Trowel Skills (Bricklaying/Plastering).
PROGRESSION/CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES
On successful completion, students could progress onto the Level 1/2 Brickwork or Carpentry Diploma, NVQ2 Apprenticeship or Certificate in Heating Level 2.
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE Practical and written assignments.