City & Guilds
Entry Level
QN: 601/0405/3
Curriculum Active
City & Guilds Entry Level Award In Construction Skills (Entry 3)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 370 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Syllabus Units
13 Units
Guided Hours
370 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Connecting flex to common apparatus
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to connect flex to common apparatus.
- be able to connect flex to common apparatus.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
2
Constructing half brick walling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to set out and build brick walls.
- be able to prepare, set out and build half brick thick walls.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
3
Constructing halving joints
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to construct halving joints.
- be able to construct halving joints.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
4
Constructing housing joints
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to construct housing joints.
- be able to construct housing joints.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
5
Introduction to health and safety in construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the importance of health and safety in the construction industry.
- know how to minimise the risk of accidents caused by hazards.
- know safety signs and their categories.
- know Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
6
Introduction to the construction industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know types of construction methods used.
- know sustainable construction.
- know types of activities and job opportunities in the construction industry.
7
Laying paving using slabs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to prepare for and lay short lengths of path using paving slabs.
- be able to prepare an area to receive short lengths of paving slabs.
- be able to lay a short length of footpath on a prepared base.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
8
Painting techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to prepare and paint surfaces.
- be able to prepare and apply paint to surfaces.
- be able to transfer and paint designs to prepared surfaces.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
9
Preparing background surfaces and applying render coats
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to prepare background surfaces and apply render coats.
- be able to prepare background surfaces and apply render coats.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
10
Removing and refitting a water-filled radiators
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to drain, remove and refit water-filled radiators.
- be able to drain, remove and refit water-filled radiators.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
11
Setting out and laying gravel paths
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to prepare for and lay short lengths path edging.
- be able to prepare areas to lay path edging.
- be able to lay path edging in concrete or timber.
- be able to lay a short length of gravel footpath.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
12
Tiling a plain wall
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to prepare and tile wall surfaces.
- be able to prepare surfaces for wall tiles.
- be able to set out and fix wall tiles.
- be able to finish wall tiles.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
13
Working with non-manipulative fittings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to prepare and joint copper pipes with non-manipulative fittings.
- be able to prepare and joint copper pipes with non-manipulative fittings.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/0405/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- City & Guilds
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2013