Level 1 Introductory Certificate in Basic Construction Skills (6217-01)

The Introductory Certificate in Basic Construction Skills has been designed by City & Guilds to provide basic training in construction skills for those seeking employment in the construction industry. They are suitable for use with learners who have no previous experience or knowledge of the construction craft skills.

The qualification is aimed at providing an introduction to these crafts and they specifically provide an understanding of particular craft tasks, not occupational competence in the craft. It is suitable for learners who do not have access to an NVQ, as it can contribute towards the knowledge and understanding required for the related NVQ, while not requiring or proving evidence of occupational
competence.

The qualification structure
The Level 1 Introductory Certificate in Basic Construction Skills will be awarded to successful candidates on completion of the required combination of units. A total of eight units in all are required to achieve the qualification.

Assessment and quality assurance
National standards and rigorous quality assurance are maintained by the use of City & Guilds’ Assignments, marked by the centre according to externally set marking criteria, with quality assurance provided by the centre and monitored by City & Guilds’ external verification system, to ensure that national standards are maintained. To gain the qualification candidates must undertake an assignment for each of the mandatory units, plus
an assignment for each of the optional units studied.
Each assignment specification includes details of
· the requirements of the assignment
· the performance criteria required to pass
· a working drawing
· evidence recording forms
Each assignment assesses the practical activities and samples the underpinning knowledge.

Multiple choice question on-line test
The underpinning knowledge shown in each unit covers necessary basic health and safety and good working practices. This is assessed by an additional multiple choice question test, via City & Guilds Global On-line Assessment (GOLA) system. It is not mandatory and can be completed as an additional unit and
may be useful for candidates who are expected to progress to higher level construction qualifications, such as NVQs. It does not count as an optional or mandatory unit. See Centre Requirements for further information about GOLA.

Candidate entry and progression
There are no formal entry requirements for candidates undertaking this qualification. However, we aim to ensure that candidates have the potential and opportunity to be successful in gaining their qualification/s.

Initial assessment and induction

There is an initial assessment and induction of each candidate prior to the start of their programme to ensure they are entered for an appropriate type and level of qualification. The initial assessment should identify any specific training needs the candidate has, and the support and guidance they may require when working towards their qualification/s. It is also to ensure that candidate understands the requirements of the qualification/s they will work towards.

Age requirements
There are no age limits attached to candidates undertaking the qualification/s unless this is a legal requirement of the process or the environment.

Progression
The qualification provides knowledge and/or practical skills related to N/SVQs; Level 1 in Plastering, Trowel Occupations, and Wood Occupations.
On completion of the qualification/s candidates may progress to
· CITB/City & Guilds Level 1 Foundation Construction Award
· CITB/City & Guilds Level 2 Intermediate Construction Award
· An apprenticeship in construction
For further information on apprenticeships and careers in construction visit www.bconstructive.co.uk

 

Registration and certification
For the award of a certificate, candidates must successfully complete at least eight of 10 units below plus an online safety test.

Each unit is taught

Unit Title Component

007 Applying emulsion to wall by roller 6217-01-007
009 Applying oil based paint to walls by roller 6217-01-009
010 Rust removal and priming metal 6217-01-010
011 Applying paint by spraying 6217-01-011
028 Constructing half-brick wall in stretcher Bond 6217-01-028
029 Constructing one-brick wall in English bond 6217-01-029
045 Working with stretcher bond walling 6217-01-045
046 Constructing block wall 6217-01-046
047 Constructing cavity wall with recess 6217-01-047
048 Working with timber frame in brickwork 6217-01-048

Time table

The course runs on Saturdays over 3 terms, 9.0 am to 6.0 pm. There are lectures in the morning and practial training in the afternoons

Term 1: 3 Units

Term 2: 3 units

Term 3: 2 units

Teaching and practials sessions total 300 hours

Course fee: £2995, payable in full in advance or in installments

 

 

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