ETCAL
Level 1
QN: 610/5014/3
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ETCAL Level 1 Certificate in Working in Construction
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ETCAL. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 163 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
ETCAL
Syllabus Units
7 Units
Guided Hours
163 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Basic Construction Terminology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the common sources of information used in the construction industry
- Understand common weights and dimensions used in the construction industry
- Know the common types of equipment used in the construction industry
- Know the common materials used in the construction industry
- Understand common types of binders and their products used in the construction industry
- Understand basic setting out practices used in the construction industry
- Know the different types of temporary works in the construction industry
2
Complete a Basic Construction Task
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to interpret written and verbal instructions
- Know how to prepare self, tools and work area for construction activities
- Know how to set out, begin and perform construction activities
- Know how to check construction activities conform to work instructions
- Know how to reinstate the work area following construction activities
- Know how to escalate issues to others
3
Directing the Movements of Construction Traffic
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Health & Safety requirements related to the Movements of Construction Traffic
- Understand the role of the Traffic Marshall when directing the movements of construction traffic
- Know the recognised and approved Traffic Marshall signals
- Know the dangers involved in reversing and the simple precautions that can be taken to avoid them
- Understand how to ensure pedestrian safety when directing the movements of construction traffic
4
Environmental Responsibility in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the scope of environmental impacts generated by business
- Understand what climate change is
- Know the importance and urgency of reducing carbon emissions from business
- Understand some of the main business responses to environmental challenges
- Understand the roles that an employee can play in environmental and carbon management
5
Health & Safety in a Construction Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the principles of risk assessment for maintaining and improving health and safety at work
- Know the importance of safe manual handling in the workplace
- Know the importance of working safely at height in the workplace
- Know risks to health within a construction environment
- Know the importance of working around plant and equipment safely
6
Understanding the Construction Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the different types and sizes of construction organisations
- Understand different employment options within the construction industry
- Know about different types of construction career opportunities
- Know how to make informed choices for a career in construction
7
Understanding the term Mental Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by the term Mental Health
- Know what the effects of mental ill-health are on personal and social status
- Know what responses might be encountered with regard to mental health issues
- Understand the relationship between cultural diversity and mental health issues
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/5014/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- ETCAL
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Dec 2024