Gateway Qualifications
Entry Level
QN: 603/6551/1
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Gateway Qualifications Entry Level Award in Building and Construction (Entry 3)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Gateway Qualifications. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 420 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
Gateway Qualifications
Syllabus Units
14 Units
Guided Hours
420 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Bricklaying Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know tools and equipment required to build a wall.
- Be able to set out the work area.
- Be able to roll, spread and place a bed joint and perpendicular onto bricks and blocks.
- Be able to build a wall in bricks and blocks.
- Know about pointing and jointing.6.
- Be able to work safely and efficiently.
2
Domestic energy efficiency
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about domestic energy use.
- Know about energy efficiency.
- Know the benefits of domestic energy efficiency.
- Know how householders can improve domestic energy efficiency.
3
Environmental Awareness in Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about environmental issues affecting the construction industry.
- Know the importance of energy conservation.
- Know methods of reducing waste whist working in the construction industry.
4
Hand Tool Skills for Timber Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select tools and equipment required to construct timber components.
- Be able to mark out a component.
- Be able to use tools to construct timber components.
- Be able to clear a work area following construction of timber components.
5
Health and Safety in Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about safe conduct in construction.
- Know about hazards in construction.
- Know about safety equipment in construction.
6
Measuring and Marking Out in Plumbing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the hand tools and equipment used for measuring and marking out.
- Know safety and maintenance requirements for tools.
- Be able to measure and mark out components., Be ble to estimate material requirements for a given installation.
- Be able to work safely.
7
Painting Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare a working area.
- Be able to prepare tools, equipment and materials.
- Be able to apply paint to different surface areas.
- Be able to work safely and efficiently.
8
Pipework Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the resources required to produce plastic pipe
- Be able to produce plastic supply pipe
- Be able to produce plastic waste pipe
9
Plastering Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely.
- Be able to prepare the tools and equipment used in plastering.
- Know about materials used in plastering.
- Be able to apply plaster.
10
Rainwater Goods
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the resources required to fix rainwater goods.2.
- Be able to prepare for fixing rainwater goods.
- Be able to fix rainwater goods.
11
Site Carpentry Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the resources required to produce carpentry Joints.
- Be able to joint timber.
12
Wallpapering Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan and prepare for a wallpapering task.
- Be able to assist in a wallpapering task.
- Be able to work safely and efficiently.
13
Working in Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the construction industry.
- Know about jobs in construction.
- Know about the skills needed to work in the construction industry.
- Be able to develop own skills for working in construction.
14
Working with Plastic Soil and Waste Pipe
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the tools and equipment used for cutting and jointing plastic soil and waste pipe.
- Know about plastic soil and waste pipe used in basic plumbing systems.
- Be able to produce pipe
- work assemblies in plastic soil and waste pipe.
- Be able to work safely.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/6551/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Gateway Qualifications
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2020