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122TROWEL TRADESfull time prospectus 2013/14TROWEL TRADESfull time prospectus 2013/14123CITY AND GUILDS DIPLOMA LEVEL 1 -BRICKWORKBASED AT: THE FULCRUM, POOLECOURSE LEVEL: LEVEL 1ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYou will require a minimum of 2 GCSE passesincluding either English or mathematics, andyou should demonstrate an active interest in theconstruction industry and be physically fit. Therewill be a practical assessment before the interviewprocess. Provide a good record of attendance fromschool/employer/previous course.THE COURSEA practical course during which you will learn thebasic skills of how to lay bricks and blocks, basicsetting out, move and handle materials and set upworking platforms.Subjects studied will include:• Brickwork• Blockwork• Cavity walls• Mixing materials• Setting out• Working platformsYou will also study Functional Skills.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONHere at The College we have a reputation for offeringexcellent skills training. Our lecturers are professionalsin their chosen fields, with sound experience,knowledge and expertiseNEXT STEPOn successful completion of this qualification you canprogress on to the Level 2 Brickwork course or helpyou secure employment or apprenticeship training.It is not possible to become fully qualified unlessyou gain employment in the industry and produceevidence of working on siteCITY AND GUILDS LEVEL 2 DIPLOMABRICKWORKBASED AT: THE FULCRUM, POOLECOURSE LEVEL: LEVEL 2ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYou should have attained a Level 1 qualification inBrickwork or have relevant experience.THE COURSEAn intermediate practical course building on fromthe skills and techniques developed on the Level 1programme.Additional units covered:• Intermediate Brickwork• Intermediate BlockworkYou will also study Functional Skills.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONHere at The College we have a reputation for offeringexcellent skills training. Our lecturers are professionalsin their chosen fields, with sound experience,knowledge and expertiseNEXT STEPSuccessful completion of this course will help you tofind employment or apprenticeship training. It is notpossible to become fully qualified unless you gainemployment in the industry and are assessed on site.LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA IN PLASTERINGBASED AT: NORTH ROAD, POOLECOURSE LEVEL: LEVEL 1ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYou will need a minimum of 2 GCSE passes, orsuccessful completion of a Foundation Learningprogramme at Entry Level 3. You should demonstratean active interest in the construction industryespecially plastering and be medically fit and able totake up employment in the industry.THE COURSEThe course is designed for those who wish to pursuea career in plastering within the construction industry.The Level 1 Diploma is made up of a number ofdifferent types of units both knowledge and practical.A full qualification requires you to successfullycomplete and pass all the units.Knowledge units are:• Know how to carry out safe working practices• Knowledge of information and communicationwith others• Knowledge of building methods and constructiontechnology• Know how to prepare background surfaces andplaster materials• Know how to apply plastering materials tointernal backgrounds• Know how to produce components from moulds• Practical units are:• Carry out safe working practices• Information and communication with others• Building methods and construction technology• Prepare background surfaces and plastermaterials• Apply plastering materials to internalbackgrounds• Produce components from mouldsYou will also study Functional Skills inCommunications, Application of Number and Workingwith Others.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe course will be assessed through practicalassignments and completing projects. Tests will betaken throughout the course to show that the studenthas knowledge of theoryNEXT STEPOn successful completion of this course you willbe able to progress on to the Level 2 Diploma inPlastering or employment or apprenticeship training.It is not possible to become fully qualified unless yougain employment in the industry and are assessedon site.www.thecollege.co.ukThe College helpline 01202 205 205