Topics you will cover are :
– Health and safety
– Electrical principles
– Scientific principles
– Plumbing processes
– Cold water systems
– Hot water systems
– Sanitation
– Central heating systems
– Drainage systems

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As you progress through the qualification, you’ll be assessed in your actual working environment, demonstrating the practical skills and knowledge required to meet recognised industry standards.

Assessments cover a full range of mandatory criteria, including:
– Health, safety and welfare compliance on site
– Productive working practices, teamwork and communication
– Moving, handling and storing resources safely
– Confirming work activities, methods and resources (Level 2)
– Maintaining good occupational working relationships in the workplace

Your pathway also includes occupation-specific assessment ranges, such as:
– Site Carpentry: first-fix, second-fix, roofing carcassing, and using transportable cutting/shaping machinery
– Architectural Joinery: precision marking out, manufacturing routine and bespoke joinery components
– Structural Post & Beam Carpentry: heavy timber construction and frame assembly
– Timber Frame Erection & Light Timber Framing: installing, bracing and fixing pre-fabricated timber structures
– Shopfitting (Site & Bench Work): marking out, installing frames/fitments, and producing detailed shopfitting components
– Heritage Pathways: traditional carpentry and joinery techniques for historic building restoration

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During the course, you will study theoretical aspects of the subject and apply them to practical tasks. This includes the following modules:
– The principles of construction
– Structural carpentry
– Non-structural carpentry prior to plastering
– Non-structural carpentry following plastering
– Timber technology and the use of circular saw

The units are designed so that you learn the underlying principles and practical skills involved, whilst gaining an overview of the principles of construction, building technology and terminology used.

You will also undertake structured work experience or work placements within a suitable business.

This practical-based training is ideal preparation for gaining employment as a craftsperson in site carpentry or further specialist study.

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A bricklayer has the skills and knowledge to build or repair walls in accordance with construction plans. They may also build or refurbish arches or other structures, therefore they play an important part of any construction team.

During the course, you will gain an understanding of all the main skills and knowledge that are important when you are working as a bricklayer or progressing to further learning and training in this area. You will study the following mandatory content:
– Principles of construction
– Building cavity walls
– Building solid walls and piers
– Constructing basic arches
– Setting outbuildings

The units are designed so that you learn the underlying principles and practical skills involved, whilst gaining an overview of the principles of construction, building technology and terminology used.

You will also undertake structured work experience or work placements within a relevant business.

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You will gain an understanding of the skills and knowledge that are important when you are working as an architectural joiner or progressing to further learning and training in this area.

During the course, you will study theoretical aspects of the subject and apply them to practical tasks. This includes the following modules:
– The principles of construction
– Planning and preparation for architectural joinery production
– Use of woodworking machinery
– Architectural joinery component production
– Assembly and finishing of architectural joinery products

You will also undertake structured work experience within a suitable business.

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This is a two-year programme. The first year incorporates the core component – covering the core knowledge topics that underpin each career route available for the sector, and the second year focuses on the occupational specialism (Design, Surveying and Planning) that will allow you to enter skilled employment within a specific occupation.

The core component provides a broad understanding of the construction industry and covers the following construction-related topics:
– Construction principles
– Construction design
– Tendering and estimating
– Health and safety in construction
– Construction technology
– Projects in construction
– Surveying in construction
– Graphical detailing
– Building regulations
– Law
– Commercial business
– Science
– Sustainability
– Construction maths

During your second year, you will study Surveying and Design for Construction and the Built Environment as your Occupational Specialism.
– Measuring the built environment
– Analysing the built environment
– Designing the built environment
– Verifying the delivery of the built environment
– Surveying (digital surveying and plotting to a CAD program such as Revit or AutoCAD)

You will be required to undertake a 315-hour (minimum) industry placement. We can support you with your placement or you can source your own if relevant to your course.

This Technical Qualification has been developed in consultation with employers in the construction industry to ensure you learn the skills and behaviours that will give you the best opportunity to be successful when applying for work. As part of this qualification, you will also enhance your broader skills in literacy and numeracy, which will be invaluable in supporting progression in other areas. In addition, you will develop transferable technical and practical skills in communication (working with colleagues, customers and clients), research and project work, providing you with an opportunity to demonstrate your reflective practice by suggesting alternative approaches to a problem.

The construction industry is of global importance and worth £90 billion annually in the UK. The impact that the construction industry has on daily life is diverse, from domestic building, maintenance and the provision of key building services, to large projects in civil engineering, providing essential public infrastructure in the form of roads, schools and hospitals. All careers in construction require good communication skills, time management, a strong customer focus and the ability to work both in teams and with other trades. The skills learned for craft trades lead not only to a rewarding career but can also be used as a foundation from which to progress to advanced craft, technician, supervisory or management occupations, where established professional development routes and occupational standards exist.

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During the course, you will learn the core knowledge that underpins the industry and you will also develop occupation-specific skills that will allow you to progress onto a higher level of study.

The course encompasses a qualification in carpentry and joinery.

Some of the units covered within this course could include:
– Introduction to the construction industry building principles
– Introduction to health and safety in the construction industry
– Introduction to carpentry and joinery
– Joints
– Timber technology
– Methods of frame construction

As well as your core and specialist modules, you will undertake a tutorial programme, gain support with developing your study skills, and the opportunity to improve your GCSE Maths and English grades.

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During the course, you will learn the core knowledge that underpins the industry and you will also develop occupation-specific skills that will allow you to progress onto a higher level of study.

The course delivers the Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills (Bricklaying).

Some of the units covered within this course could include:
– Introduction to the construction industry
– Introduction to health and safety in the construction industry
– Introduction to brick and block walling

As well as your core and specialist modules, you will undertake a tutorial programme, gain support with developing your study skills, and the opportunity to improve your GCSE Maths and English grades.

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During this apprenticeship, you will be required to learn the following knowledge, skills and behaviours:

KNOWLEDGE:
– Health and safety: Health and safety hazards, current regulations and legislation including COSHH/risk assessments and understanding the importance of method statements. Codes of practice and safe working practices, including asbestos awareness and correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
– Customer service: Establishing the needs of others. Respect the working environment. Gaining and keeping a valued reputation in industry with clients, colleagues and industry representatives such as suppliers and manufacturers.
– Communication: Different communication methods. How to communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner. How to adapt communication style to different situations.
– Buildings: Different eras, types of construction methods, insulation considerations, sustainability, facilities management, fire, moisture and air protection. Fireplaces and chimneys. Damp proof courses and the use of brick ties. An awareness of the location of trees and services, and their impact on foundation types.
– Energy efficiency: The importance and considerations of thermal qualities, airtightness and ventilation to buildings.
– Materials: Types of materials, their uses and their value. Types of bonds and their uses. Concrete and drainage. Cost awareness and environmental considerations/waste awareness e.g. surface water management and recycling.
– Alternative construction techniques: Modern methods of construction, rapid build technology, alternative block, masonry, steel and timber based cladding systems.
– Radial and battered brickwork: Set out and build brickwork, including complex arches and surrounding brickwork, curved on plan, concave and convex brickwork and battered brickwork.
– Feature and reinforced brickwork: Set out and build brickwork, including complex decorative features, obtuse/acute angle quoins and reinforced brickwork
– Fireplaces and chimneys: Select materials and resources required to set out and build fireplaces and chimneys using materials such as hearths, plinths, flue liners, chimney pots and other modern methods.

SKILLS:
– Preparation of materials: Determine quality and quantities of building material including mix ratios of mortar and concrete. Areas and volumes of materials and resources
– Safe working: Adhere to relevant health and safety legislation, codes of practice and apply safe working practices, including when working at heights. Safe use of disc cutters and power cutters.
– Working area: Select appropriate tools, equipment and materials for use when setting out and erecting masonry walling.
– Masonry structures: Interpret drawings and specifications. Measure the work area and set out level first courses of bricks to a plan. Mix mortar by hand or with a mechanical mixer. Lay bricks to set dimensions and apply mortar with a trowel to completion. Shape and trim bricks/blocks. Use of levels. Ensure thermal qualities, airtightness and ventilation are maintained. Remove waste materials. Repair and renew masonry structures.
– Radial and battered brickwork: Set out and build brickwork, including simple arches and surrounding brickwork.
– Feature and reinforced brickwork: Set out and build brickwork, including common decorative features such as oversailing courses and simple corbels.
– Other brickwork: Block laying. Cavity walling.
– Building technology: Select materials and resources to be able to set out and lay concrete, drainage and other substructure materials.

BEHAVIOURS:
– Positive and mature attitude
– Quality focused
– Effective communication
– Self-motivated learner

On completion of this apprenticeship, you will be able to obtain a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Card.

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During this apprenticeship, you will be required to learn the following knowledge, skills and behaviours:

CORE SKILLS:
– Work safely and be aware of key health, safety and welfare issues.
– Plan and carry out their work to commercial standards of quality and speed.
– Move, handle and store resources, such as materials and timber components, complying with relevant legislation & guidance.
– Interpret and follow verbal and written work instructions from trade supervisors and site managers
– Select the required materials to carry out the work, such as correct timber, tools and fixings.
– Access, interpret and use drawings and specifications to carry out their work.

CORE KNOWLEDGE:
– Understand the principles of health, safety and welfare and how these are applied in the workplace.
– Understand how to communicate with others and comply with instructions and directions.
– Understand the different techniques and methods used to move, handle and store materials.
– Understand how to interpret and use relevant product information and specifications.
– Understand their responsibilities under current employment and safety legislation, such as The Health & Safety at Work Act
– Understand how to calculate quantity, length, area and wastage of resources.
– Understand the needs of other workers and how to work effectively with others.
– Understand the characteristics, quality, uses, sustainability, limitations and defects associated with timber and timber-based products and components, such as hardwood, softwood, MDF and other materials.

BEHAVIOURS:
– Effective communication: oral, written, listening, body language, and presentation.
– Effective team working: work effectively with others with limited supervision.
– Independent working: take responsibility for completing their own work.
– Logical thinking: use clear and valid reasoning when making decisions
– Working effectively: undertake the work in a reliable and productive manner.
– Time management: use own time effectively to complete the work on schedule.
– Adaptability: be able to adjust to changes to work instructions

SITE CARPENTRY-SPECIFIC SKILL REQUIREMENTS
– Carry out a range of job tasks including measuring, marking out, fitting, cutting, splicing, finishing, positioning and securing.
– Install door and window frames, door and hatch linings, floor joist coverings, straight partitions and straight staircases.
– Install doors, ironmongery, service encasements, wall and floor units and fitments, cladding and staircase components.
– Erect inclined roofs with gables, joists, roof coverings and roof components.
– Repair or replace frames, mouldings, doors, windows, door and window ironmongery, roofing components, guttering and downpipes and window components.
– Use, maintain and store hand tools, power tools and associated equipment.

SITE CARPENTRY-SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
– Understand the technical principles of site carpentry work and how these are applied to prepare and fix timber and timber-based products, erect inclined roofs, and maintain and repair building components.
– Understand how to form specific joints required for site carpentry work, such as mitres, butt and halving joints
– Understand why, when and how health and safety control equipment should be used when undertaking site carpentry work (e.g. personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE).
– Understand how to work safely at height and use access equipment correctly.
– Know how to use, maintain and store hand tools, power tools and associated equipment.

When you complete this apprenticeship, you will meet the requirements of the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) ‘Skilled Worker’ standard – widely accepted as a ‘licence to operate’ in a skilled construction trade.

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