Gateway Qualifications
Level 1
QN: 603/6553/5
Curriculum Active
Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award in Building and Construction
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Gateway Qualifications. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 720 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
Gateway Qualifications
Syllabus Units
23 Units
Guided Hours
720 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Basic Blocklaying
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to build block walling to the given instruction and specification.
- Be able to set out for block walling to the given specification.
- Be able to build block walling using dense concrete and lightweight insulation blocks to the given specification.
2
Basic Electrical Practices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about hazards that may occur when using electricity.
- Be able to safely terminate flexible cords and cables.
- Know how to carry out insulation and conductance tests.4.
- Be able to prepare electrical boxes to receive cables.
3
Bricklaying Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about tools and equipment.
- Be able to set out the work area.
- Be able to cut bricks and blocks.
- Be able to roll, spread and place a bed joint and perpendicular onto bricks and blocks.
- Be able to build small walls in bricks and blocks.
- Know about pointing and jointing.
- Be able to apply a joint finish.
- Be able to work safely and efficiently.
4
Carpentry Hand Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about hand tools used in carpentry.
- Be able to use face and edge marks.
- Be able to saw to a line.
- Be able to plane timber.
- Be able to use a chisel.
- Be able to work safely.
5
Construct a Timber Product
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know tools required to construct a timber product.
- Be able to select and prepare materials needed to construct the product.
- Be able to identify and measure timber components.
- Be able to prepare joints.
- Be able to fit joints together.
- Be able to assemble the product.
- Be able to clean up the product using a plane.
- Be able to work safely and efficiently.
6
Construction Painting Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the equipment and materials used in painting task.
- Be able to paint a flat wall area.
- Be able to work responsibly with others.
7
Decorative Paint Effects for Interior Walls
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about safe working with decorative paints and glazes.
- Be able to prepare for carrying out tasks using decorative paint effects.
- Be able to produce decorative effects.
- Be able to clean and store materials, tools and equipment.
8
Digital Skills for Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use digital skills to handle work-related information.
- Be able to create and edit digital content for work-related purposes.
- Be able to use digital skills to communicate in a work context.
- Be able to work online and use digital devices safely and responsibly in a work context.5.
- Be able to identify and solve technical problems.
9
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.
10
Environmental Awareness in Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about environmental issues affecting the construction industry.
- Know renewable technologies and energy conservation methods in buildings.
- Know the importance of good waste management.
11
Fixing Dry Lining Boards
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select resources for fixing dry lining boards.
- Be able to identify amount of dry lining board required for a given task.3.
- Be able to fix fry lining boards.
- Know about the environmental impact of dry lining.
12
Health and Safety in Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about accidents in construction.
- Know about minimising hazards and risks in construction.
- Know about safety equipment in construction.
- Know about health and safety legislation.
13
Installation of Plastic Rainwater Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the tools and equipment used for cutting and jointing plastic rainwater pipe and gutters.
- Know safety requirements for tools and access equipment.
- Know basic maintenance requirements for tools.
- Know the different fittings and sizes of plastic rainwater pipe and gutters.
- Be able to fabricate plastic rainwater systems.
- Be able to install plastic rainwater pipe and guttering.
- Be able to work safely and efficiently.
14
Measurement and Marking Out of Plumbing Materials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the hand tools and equipment used for measuring and marking out.
- Know safety and maintenance requirements for hand tools.
- Be able to measure and mark out components.
- Know how to plan and estimate material requirements for an installation.
- Be able to work safely and efficiently.
15
Painting Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare the work area.
- Know how to prepare tools, equipment and materials.
- Be able to apply paint to different surface areas.
- Know how to maintain work area safely.
16
Pipework Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the resources required to produce copper pipe
- Be able to produce copper pipe
- Be able to pressure test copper pipe
17
Plastering Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the tools and equipment used in plastering.
- Know about the materials used in plastering.
- Be able to prepare for plastering.
- Be able to plaster.
- Know how to work safely.
18
Plumbing Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the hand tools and materials used in plumbing fittings.
- Be able to perform plumbing operations.
- Be able to work responsibly with others.
19
Prepare Surfaces for Decoration
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare a range of bare and previously painted and decorated surfaces to receive coatings/covering systems.
- Be able to correct defects in surfaces and surface coatings.
- Be able to repair and make good surfaces.
20
Produce Basic Woodworking Joints
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select and store materials used to produce basic woodworking joints.
- Be able to mark out to produce basic woodworking joints.
- Be able to use hand tools to produce basic woodworking joints.
21
Wallpapering Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select equipment and materials for wallpapering.
- Be able to plan and prepare for the wallpapering task.
- Be able to wallpaper.
- Be able to maintain tools and the working area.
22
Working in Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the construction industry.
- Know about job opportunities in construction.
- Know about the skills and qualifications needed to work in construction.
- Be able to plan own learning and development in order to prepare for a career within the construction industry.
23
Working with Plastic Soil and Waste Pipe
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the tools and equipment used for cutting and jointing plastic soil and waste pipe.
- Know the different fittings and sizes of plastic soil and waste pipe used in basic plumbing systems.
- Be able to carry out a plumbing waste installation using plastic soil and waste pipe.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/6553/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Gateway Qualifications
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2020