Course details may be subject to change.
This course is aimed for people aged 19 years or over.
This part-time course is perfect for you if you are looking to start a new career in the construction industry. You will develop a wide range of skills in brickwork, carpentry & joinery and painting & decorating.
From building a range of walls and brick features to fitting units & workshops and preparing and painting surfaces, you will develop and wide range of skills to help you take the next step in a construction trade.
Entry Criteria
This course is for you if you are looking to change careers and get started in a construction trade.
What are the next steps?
You will have an informal chat with the programme team to ensure the course is right for you.
Study Aims
This Level 1 qualification will provide you with a range of basic construction craft skills and knowledge.
You will also develop an understanding of the health and safety requirements for working in the construction industry.
Modules Studied
- Health and Safety
- Skills for Construction Crafts
Times of Delivery
Thursday 6pm-9pm
Any times indicated are based on current courses and may be subject to change in future years. Full timetables will be confirmed at the start of each course.
Teaching and Assessment
The following are examples of what the teaching, learning and assessments are based around.
Bricklaying
- Half brick walls
- Cavity walls
- Solid walls
- T-junctions
- Blockwork walls
- Basic decorative features
Carpentry & Joinery
- Skirting and architraves
- Floor joists
- Flooring
- Door lining
- Hanging a door
- Window frames
- Fixed truss
- Units and worktops
Painting & Decorating
- Preparing surfaces
- Applying foundation and plain papers
- Painting doors, walls, ceilings, features and timber surfaces
- Producing standard decorative finishes
Assessment will be through the completion of two NOCN devised practical tasks and associated knowledge questions (written or verbal). This will be internally assessed and internally and externally quality assured using the NOCN assessment booklets to evidence all learning outcomes.
Completing this course will allow you to progress to Level 2 Diploma in Property Maintenance, or you could choose to follow a trade specific route at Level 2 in bricklaying, carpentry & joinery or painting & decorating.
You will be ready to progress into employment within the construction industry after completing a Level 2 qualification, or you could progress to Level 3 at New College Durham.
