Ascentis
Level 2
QN: 601/0996/8
Curriculum Active
Ascentis Level 2 Diploma In Skills for Employment in the Construction Industries
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Ascentis. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1210 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Ascentis
Syllabus Units
21 Units
Guided Hours
1210 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Awareness of Domestic Retrofitting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Be able to describe statutory requirements for retrofitting domestic dwellings 2 Understand key elements within an environmental building survey and report3 Understand the selection of appropriate materials and equipment for retrofitting applications4 Understand Health and Safety aspects of domestic retrofitting5 Be able to illustrate the process of retrofitting a building
2
Construction design and panning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know construction design processes and practices
- Understand the influence of planning and building control in construction design
- Understand the importance of sustainable construction design
- Know about the main professions in construction design and planning
3
Construction methods and techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the function and form of low-rise buildings
- Know the methods and techniques used in the substructure of low-rise buildings
- Know the methods and techniques used in the superstructure of low-rise buildings
- Understand how building services are integrated into low-rise buildings
4
Health. Safety and Welfare in Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of health, safety and welfare in construction
- Know the common safety signs found in the construction workplace
- Be able to perform risk assessments in the construction workplace
- Be able to specify control measures in the construction workplace
5
Impact and use of buildings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the impact of buildings
- Understand the different types of building used by modern communities
- Understand the added value provided by building facilities management
- Understand the importance of effective building maintenance
6
Introduction to conservation in heritage construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the main historical styles of architecture
- Know the different construction features and materials used in historic buildings
- Understand craft skills used to create historic features and how they need to work together
- Understand how to look after an historic building
7
Introduction to the importance of heritage construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of protecting historic buildings
- Know the causes of damage to historic buildings
- Understand how to protect the heritage of historic buildings
- Understand the importance of using the appropriate skills and materials for work on historic buildings
- Understand the health and safety hazards when working on historic buildings
- Understand the importance of sustainability in relation to historic buildings
8
Maintenance of modern buildings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of maintaining modern buildings
- Know which elements of modern buildings and building services require maintenance
- Understand the methods used to inspect modern buildings to assess maintenance requirements
9
Modern methods of construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about traditional methods of construction for low-rise buildings
- Understand the benefits of modern methods of construction for low-rise buildings
- Understand the impact of legislation on modern methods of construction
10
Performing carpentry and joinery operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to perform carpentry and joinery operations
- Know the tools, materials and equipment required to perform carpentry and joinery operations
- Be able to calculate quantities and prices for a range of carpentry and joinery operations
- Be able to perform carpentry and joinery operations
11
Performing dry lining operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to perform dry lining operations
- Know the tools, materials and equipment required to perform dry lining operations
- Be able to calculate quantities and prices for a range of dry lining operations
- Be able to perform dry lining operations
12
Performing electrical operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to perform electrical operations
- Know the tools, materials and equipment required to perform electrical operations
- Be able to calculate quantities and prices for a range of electrical operations
- Be able to perform electrical operations
13
Performing flooring operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to perform flooring operations
- Know the tools, materials and equipment required to perform flooring operations
- Be able to calculate quantities and prices for a range of flooring operations
- Be able to perform flooring operations
14
Performing painting and decorating operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to perform painting and decorating operations
- Know the tools, materials and equipment required to perform painting and decorating operations
- Be able to calculate quantities and prices for a range of painting and decorating operations
- Be able to perform painting and decorating operations
15
Performing plastering operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to perform plastering operations
- Know the tools, materials and equipment required to perform plastering operations
- Be able to calculate quantities and prices for a range of plastering operations
- Be able to perform plastering operations
16
Performing plumbing operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to perform plumbing operations
- Know the tools, materials and equipment required to perform plumbing operations
- Be able to calculate quantities and prices for a range of plumbing operations
- Be able to perform plumbing operations
17
Performing tiling operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to perform tiling operations
- Know the tools, materials and equipment required to perform tiling operations
- Be able to calculate quantities and prices for a range of tiling operations
- Be able to perform tiling operations
18
Performing trowel operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to perform trowel operations
- Know the tools, materials and equipment required to perform trowel operations
- Be able to calculate quantities and prices for a range of trowel operations
- Be able to perform trowel operations
19
Safe use of access equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the access equipment used in the construction industry
- Understand the general principles that underpin the safe use of access equipment
- Understand the risks involved in the use of access equipment
- Understand how to use access equipment safely
20
Working in the Construction Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the work done by the construction industry
- Understand how the construction industry works
- Understand sustainability issues in the construction industry
- Know about careers in the construction industry
21
Working Safely in Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the hazards and risk in the construction workplace
- Know about emergency procedures in the construction industry
- Know about safe working practices in construction crafts
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/0996/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Ascentis
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2013