Multi-Skill Trades Diploma Level 1

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Are you unsure which trade you wish to learn or do you wish to work as a general building operative?

The Multi-Skill Trades Diploma Level 1 is a one year programme aimed at learners who wish to enter the construction industry but are unsure about which occupation to choose, or for those wishing to work in maintenance or as a general building operative. You will gain experience of many different skills in various occupations including carpentry and joinery, bricklaying, plastering and painting and decorating. You will then have the opportunity to progress on to another full-time programme in your chosen field of trade.

This is predominantly a practical based programme but there will be some classroom teaching. You will develop a portfolio showing practical skills in the various occupations to achieve a minimum of 37 credits required to complete this diploma. You will also engage in GEM and GAP activities to develop your English, maths and employability skills. A work skills and industrial familiarisation activity will also be undertaken during the year.

To achieve the Level 1 Diploma in Construction Skills (6219-07), learners must achieve a minimum of 37 credits, 3 credits from the mandatory unit and a minimum of 34 credits from the optional units, of which 18 credits must come units 102-137.

Entry Requirements

3 GCSEs (grades D-G) and an interview.

Unit accreditation no.
City & Guilds Unit Number
Unit Title
Credit Value


D/505/1346

Mandatory
101
Introduction to health and safety in construction
3






Unit accreditation no.
City & Guilds Unit Number
Unit Title
Credit Value


M/505/1514
005
Constructing half brick walling
3


J/505/1342
102
Introduction to the Construction Industry
3


A/505/1564
118
Constructing block walling
3


M/505/0721
119
Constructing half brick return corners
4


H/505/0733
120
Constructing cavity walls in brickwork and blockwork
4


K/505/0734
121
Constructing one brick walling
4








Unit accreditation no.
City & Guilds Unit Number
Unit Title
Credit Value


M/505/0735
001
Constructing halving joints
3


T/505/0736
002
Constructing housing joints
3


F/505/0836
003
Constructing through mortice and tenon joints
4


L/505/0824
104
Constructing angled halving joints
4


K/505/0829
105
Constructing bridle joints
4


K/505/0832
106
Constructing haunched mortice and tenon joints
4


M/505/0833
107
Constructing stub mortice and tenon joints
4


T/505/1885
108
Fixing architraves and skirtings
4








Unit accreditation no.
City & Guilds Unit Number
Unit Title
Credit Value


M/505/0816
003
Painting techniques
4


L/505/1908
008
Preparing background surfaces and applying render coats ( Plastering )
3


F/505/1355
004
Tiling a plain wall
4


F/505/1372
111
Painting and wallpapering
4


A/505/2777
112
Applying decorative effects
4


F/505/0819
113
Applying wallpaper to internal and external angles and painting skirting
4


H/505/0814
114
Painting a panel door
4


R/505/0856
115
Cutting and fixing door panels
3


R/505/1909
125
Preparing background surfaces and applying finishing coats ( Plastering )
4

Employment opportunities as a general operative, maintenance trainee or as an apprentice in your chosen occupation (Apprenticeship placement required). Students may enter into a full-time construction trade programme of study at either level 1 or level 2 in their chosen specialism.

How To Apply

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:

Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL

Admissions

The College at Braintree

Church Lane

Braintree

CM7 5SN

If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.

Applying for a Full-Time course

Our term starts the week commencing 5th September 2016,
however you may have different start dates depending on the course.
You will receive the details of your first day over the summer period,
but if you are unsure please call our Course Enquiries line on (01206) 712777.

You will need to complete an application form for our full-time courses,
our full-time application form can be downloaded here:

Download Application Form - Full-Time Courses, Apprenticeships & Access Courses (PDF)

Applicants will receive an acknowledgement email or card within one week of the application being received by our Admissions team,
if you do not receive this you should contact the team on (01206) 712777 to check that your application has been received.