City & Guilds
Level 1
QN: 601/0513/6
Curriculum Active
City & Guilds Level 1 Extended Certificate In Construction Skills
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1650 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Syllabus Units
48 Units
Guided Hours
1650 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Applying decorative effects
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to apply decorative effects
- be able to prepare panels for application of decorative effects
- be able to produce decorative effects
2
Applying wallpaper to internal and external angles and painting skirting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to prepare and decorate wall surfaces and skirting.
- be able to prepare and decorate wall surfaces.
- be able to apply random match wallpaper to internal and external angles.
- be able to prepare and paint skirting board.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
3
Assembling 13amp switched sockets wired in ring main
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to assemble 13amp switched sockets wired in ring main.
- be able to assemble 13amp switched sockets wired in ring main.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
4
Bending and jointing copper pipes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to cut, bend and joint copper pipes.
- be able to cut, bend and joint copper pipe.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
5
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.
6
Connecting pipes and fittings to appliances
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to connect pipes and fittings to appliances.
- be able to connect pipes and fittings to appliances.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
7
Constructing and fixing hatch linings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to construct and fix hatch linings.
- be able to construct and fix hatch linings.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
8
Constructing angled halving joints
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to construct frames using halving joints.
- be able to construct frames using halving joints.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
9
Constructing block walling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to prepare for, set out and build 100mm thick lightweight walls
- be able to prepare, set out and build 100 mm thick lightweight block walls.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
10
Constructing bridle joints
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to construct frames using bridle joints.
- be able to construct frames using bridle joints.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
11
Constructing cavity walls in brickwork and block work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to set out and build cavity walls.
- be able to set out and build cavity walls.
- be able to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
12
Constructing combined frames
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to construct combined frames
- Be able to construct combined frames
- Be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment
13
Constructing half brick return corner
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to set out and build half brick return corners in stretcher bond.
- be able to set out and build half brick thick return corners.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
14
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.
15
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.
16
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.
17
Constructing one brick walling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to prepare, set out and build one brick walls in English Bond.
- be able to prepare, set out and build half brick thick walls.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
18
Constructing PVC wiring systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to construct PVC wiring systems.
- be able to construct PVC wiring systems.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
19
Constructing stub mortice and tenon joints
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to construct frames using stub mortice and tenon joints.
- be able to construct frames using stub mortice and tenon joints.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
20
Constructing through mortice and tenon joints
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to construct frames using through mortice and tenon joints.
- be able to construct frames using through mortice and tenon joints.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
21
Cutting and fixing decorative panels
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to prepare and tile surfaces
- be able to set out, cut and fix tiles to pattern
- be able to finish wall tiles
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment
22
Cutting and fixing tiles to wet areas
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to set out and cut wall and floor tiles for wet areas.
- be able to prepare areas to receive wall and floor tiles for wet areas.
- be able to set out, cut and fix wall and floor tiles for wet areas.
- be able to complete tiling.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
23
Cutting, bending, joining and threading conduit
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to cut, bend, join and thread conduit.
- be able to cut, bend, join and thread conduit.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
24
Fitting locks and latches
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to fit locks and latches.
- be able to fit locks and latches.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
25
Fixing architraves and skirtings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to mark out, cut and fix architraves and skirting.
- be able to mark out, cut and fix architraves and skirting.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
26
Installing one way lighting circuits
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to install one way lighting circuits.
- be able to install one way lighting circuits.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
27
Installing rain water goods
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to install rain water goods.
- be able to install rain water goods.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
28
Installing two way lighting circuits
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to install two way lighting circuits.
- be able to install two way lighting circuits.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
29
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).
30
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.
31
Laying block paving
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to prepare for and lay areas of block paving.
- be able to prepare areas to receive block paving.
- be able to set out and lay areas of block paving.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
32
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.
33
Laying underground domestic drainage
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to prepare, lay and test short lengths of underground domestic drainage
- be able to lay and test short lengths of underground domestic drainage.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
34
Mixing and using concrete
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to prepare and mix concrete to be used in moulds.
- be able to prepare moulds to receive concrete.
- be able to mix concrete to cast products.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
35
Mixing materials and applying floating coats
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to mix materials and apply floating coats.
- be able to mix materials and apply floating coats.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
36
Painting a panel door
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to prepare panel doors for painting.
- be able to remove paint from panels and prepare door for painting.
- be able to paint panel doors.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
37
Painting and wallpapering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to prepare and decorate wall surfaces.
- be able to prepare and decorate wall surfaces.
- be able to apply wallpaper to prepared wall surfaces.
- be able to paint wallpapered surfaces.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
38
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.
39
Preparing background surfaces and applying finishing coats
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to prepare background surfaces and apply finishing coats.
- be able to prepare background surfaces and apply finishing coats.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
40
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.
41
Producing components from moulds
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to produce casts from moulds.
- be able to produce casts from moulds.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
42
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.
43
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.
44
Supporting Your Child with Maths
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about ways to teach maths to children.
- Know own role in supporting his/her child’s learning in maths.
- Know how to support his/her child’s learning in maths.
45
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.
46
Tiling floors with a border
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to lay floor tiles to include boarders
- be able to lay floor tiles to include boarders.
- be able to finish tiles.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
47
Working with low carbon steel pipes and fittings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know how to cut, thread and joint low carbon steel pipe.
- be able to cut, thread and joint low carbon steel pipe.
- be able to setup and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
48
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)
- 601/0513/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- City & Guilds
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2013