ETCAL
Level 1
QN: 603/3454/X
Curriculum Active
ETCAL Level 1 Certificate of Introduction to Construction
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ETCAL. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 160 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
ETCAL
Syllabus Units
5 Units
Guided Hours
160 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Applying for Opportunities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the type of information usually asked for in applications
- Understand how a straightforward job application form should be completed and an accompanying letter written
- Identify and select alternative routes to direct applications online
- Applying for opportunities online
2
Construction Practices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the common hand tools and materials used in the construction industry
- Work responsibly with other people in the construction industry
- Be able to seek and respond to guidance when working as part of a team
- Describe the potential risks linked to Construction specific material
- Describe how to work around construction plant and equipment safely
- Describe the working practices around construction specific activities
3
Health & Safety
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the responsibilities for health and safety at work
- Understand the causes of accidents at work
- Be able to identify and select personal protective equipment (PPE) required to complete task in the workplace
- Know the importance of working safely at height in the workplace
- Know the principles of risk assessment and their importance to health and safety at work
- Understand causes of fire and when fire extinguishers should be used
- Know the potential risks to health of substances in the working environment
4
Understanding the Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the identified industry / sector
- Understand the different types of career opportunities available in the sector
- Know about different types of organisation offering career opportunities
- Understand how career choices can impact upon an individual’s lifestyle
- Be able to work in a sustainable manner within the chosen sector
- Be able to seek and respond to guidance when working as part of a team
- Be able to make informed career choices
5
Working, Moving and Handling in Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the regulations and guidance that apply to the safe moving and handling of resources in construction
- Understand how unsafe manual handling techniques can ca
- use injury to self and others
- Identify mechanical moving and handing equipment and its correct uses
- Understand and identify safe working practices for excavations and tunnels relating to identified job roles
- Be able to work as part of a team when carrying out safe moving and handling of resources
- Be able to work responsibly with others
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/3454/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- ETCAL
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2018