Construction
Level Two & Three
The Construction industry is responsible for the nation’s homes, public buildings, roads and railways. Recently the Construction industry has moved forward and is starting to use more environmentally friendly methods and materials.
Overview
The Construction industry is varied and a wide range of training and jobs are available. Apprentices select one main trade to study although this doesn’t mean that you won’t be involved in others whilst in the work place.
You may be working for a large national organisation or working for small local company. Work will vary from development of new buildings to maintenance and restoration of listed buildings, few jobs will be the same.
Apprentices will choose from Brickwork, Joinery, Plastering, Painting & Decorating or Electrical all of which are key to supporting the local Construction industry.
Course duration is 24 months.
Course Content
NVQ 2 in Bricklaying
Units Include:
- Setting Out for Masonry Structures
- Erecting Masonry Structures
- Detailing Masonry Structures
NVQ 2 in Painting and Decorating
Units Include:
- Prepare Surfaces for Painting & Decorating
- Apply Paint Systems by Brush & Roller
NVQ 2 in Plastering
Units Include:
- Apply Projection Plaster
- Produce Internal Solid Plastering Finishes
NVQ 2 in Carpentry and Joinery
Units Include:
- Installing First Fixing Components
- Installing Second Fixing Components
- Erecting Structural Carcassing Components
- Maintaining Non-Structural Carpentry Work
NVQ 3 in Electrical Installation
Units Include:
- Safe Electrical Sitework
- Diagnosis and Correction of Electrical Faults
- Prepare & Install Electrical Wiring
- Connecting Wiring Systems and Equipment
- Inspection and Testing
Additional Study
- Key Skills - Application of Number and Communication
- Intermediate Construction Award
- Certificate in Electro Technical Technology
How will I be assessed?
You will attend College one day per week and have assessments carried out. Periodically an assessor will visit you in the workplace to carry out on-site assessments.
Entry Requirements
- Employment or Work Placement within industry
- GCSEs A-D (dependent on trade)
- CITB Test
Career Progression
- Progress from Level Two to Level Three
- Supervisor/Manager role
- Progression from Level Three to HE
Case Study: Damen Amos
CITB, City & Guilds Level Two NVQ Trowel Occupations
The first time Damen touched a trowel was when he came to Craven College to begin his Apprenticeship. Whilst studying at West Craven High and Technology College he decided he wanted to follow in his brothers footsteps and become fully qualified in brickwork. He had admired his brother’s skills and success and knew the building trade was right for him.
“I enjoyed being an Apprentice and I really got my head down and put in a lot of work. I was awarded Apprentice of the Year, and am now fully qualified and working for a great company, Woolers of Keighley, so it just shows what you can do if you really want to!”
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