NOCN
Level 1
QN: 600/6570/9
Curriculum Active
NOCN Level 1 Certificate in Basic Construction Skills
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 668 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
NOCN
Syllabus Units
28 Units
Guided Hours
668 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Assemble Units for Interiors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to interpret information on the assembly of units for interiors.
- Be able to prepare and assemble components to specification.
- Be able to finish and check the assembly.
- Understand the ways of working that ensure their own and other's safety.
2
Basic Tiling Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan for a tiling project.
- Be able to use setting out and fixing techniques.
- Be able to use tile cutting techniques.
- Be able to use grouting techniques.
- Be able to leave the work area and tools in a clean and safe state.
3
Basic Tiling: Equipment and Materials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about tools and equipment used for floor and wall tiling.
- Know about relevant materials used in tiling.
- Know about background surfaces.
- Know about the personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used for basic tiling.
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.
5
Communication Skills in Preparing for Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify career or work options.
- Be able to complete applications for work or training.
- Be able to present self at an interview.
- Be able to plan for future work or training.
6
Constructing a Half Brick Wall using Bricklaying Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select and use hand tools and equipment required for constructing half brick wide walls.
- Be able to use skills and techniques required to construct half brick wide walls.
- Understand the purpose of planning, organising and setting out a workstation for half brick wide walls.
- Be able to identify materials used in bricklaying.
- Be able to construct a half brick wall in stretcher bond.
7
Constructing a One Brick Wide Wall using Bricklaying Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select and use hand tools and equipment required for constructing one brick wide walls.
- Be able to use skills and techniques required to construct one brick wide walls.
- Understand the purpose of planning, organising and setting out a workstation for one brick wide walls.
- Be able to identify materials used in bricklaying.
- Be able to construct a one brick wide wall.
8
Developing Building Maintenance Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the hand tools used in building maintenance processes
- Know the materials used in building maintenance processes
- Know the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used in building maintenance processes
- Be able to apply safe working practices to perform building maintenance tasks
- Be able to work responsibly with others
- Be able to seek and respond to guidance when working as part of a team
9
Developing Construction Drawing Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the basic equipment used to produce construction drawings
- Be able to prepare a sheet of drawing paper
- Be able to produce a basic construction drawing
- Be able to work responsibly with others
- Be able to seek and respond to guidance when working as part of a team
10
Developing Construction Painting Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the hand tools and equipment used in basic painting tasks
- Know the materials used in basic painting tasks
- Know the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used in basic painting tasks
- Be able to apply safe working practices to paint a flat wall area
- Be able to work responsibly with others
- Be able to seek and respond to guidance when working as part of a team
11
Developing Plumbing Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the hand tools used in basic plumbing processes
- Know the materials and components used in basic plumbing processes
- Know the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used in basic plumbing processes
- Be able to apply safe working practices to perform plumbing operations
- Be able to work responsibly with others
- Be able to seek and respond to guidance when working as part of a team
12
Fitting Units for Interiors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to interpret information on the fitting of interior units.
- Be able to fix and fit furniture components in location.
- Be able to check the final fitting of an interior.
- Understand the ways of working that ensure their own and other's safety.
13
Fix and Fit Work Surfaces
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to interpret information for fixing and fitting work surfaces.
- Be able to check that the work area is ready for positioning the work surface(s).
- Be able to secure the work surface(s) in position to a given standard.
- Understand the ways of working that ensure their own and other's safety.
14
Health and Safety in a Practical Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be aware of relevant health and safety requirements, procedures and equipment.
- Recognise and manage risk by following safe working practices.
15
Know how to Produce Basic Woodworking Joints
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to select and use hand tools to produce basic woodworking joints.
- Know how to select and store materials used to produce basic woodworking joints.
- Know how to mark out to produce basic woodworking joints.
- Know how to form basic woodworking joints.
16
Measure: Time and Temperature
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand times written in different formats.
- Understand dates written in different formats.
- Know the relationship between units of time.
- Be able to calculate using time.
- Be able to read temperatures.
- Be able to compare temperatures.
- Be able to measure temperature.
17
Plastering Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about tools and equipment used in plastering.
- Know about materials used in plastering.
- Know about backgrounds that receive plaster.
- Be able to plan and prepare for plastering.
- Know about floating techniques.
- Be able to plaster.
18
Preparing Ceilings and Walls for Decoration
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to remove a decorative covering from a ceiling or wall area.
- Be able to prepare the ceiling or wall for decoration.
- Be able to maintain tools and working area.
19
Produce Specialist Decorative Finishes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to produce quality finish ground coats for painted decorative work.
- Be able to produce broken colour effect using acrylic and oil-based scumbles.
- Be able to apply single colour stencils.
20
Project in Sustainability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan a project to promote sustainability in a chosen environment, - Be able to undertake a sustainability project, - Be able to present the results of a sustainability project, - Be able to reflect on the sustainability project
21
Starting Work in Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different types of career opportunities available in construction
- Know about different types of organisation offering career opportunities in construction
- Understand how career choices can impact upon an individual’s lifestyle
- Be able to make informed career choices
- Be able to work responsibly with others
- Be able to seek and respond to guidance when working as part of a team
22
Understanding Length, Weight and Capacity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand metric units of measurement.
- Be able to use units for measurement.
- Be able to use instruments for measurement.
- Be able to read scales.
23
Use of Tools and Equipment for Bricklaying
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know commonly used materials in the workshop.
- Be able to stack and store materials.
- Be able to use access equipment.
- Be able to identify bricklaying tools and equipment.
- Be able to use a brick trowel.
- Be able to re-point an area of brick
- Be able to measure, cut and level bricks.
24
Using and Maintaining Woodworking Tools
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about manual tools and their uses in wood
- Be able to maintain tools.
- Know about electrical tools and their use in wood
- Be able to store tools and materials used in wood
25
Using Painting Skills for Interior Ceilings and Walls
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to follow good practice in preparing and maintaining the work area.
- Be able to use and maintain tools and equipment.
- Be able to prepare a surface for painting.
- Be able to paint a selected surface or area.
- Be able to maintain work area and equipment.
26
Using Plastering Skills - Floating Coat to an Attached Pier
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the tools and equipment used in plastering.
- Be able to prepare the work area.
- Be able to fix rules or angle beads to corners.
- Be able to apply a floating coat to the wall.
- Be able to apply a finishing coat.
27
Using Plastering Skills - Plastering to a Window Reveal
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the tools and equipment used in plastering.
- Be able to prepare the work area.
- Be able to fix rules or angle beads to corners.
- Be able to apply a floating coat to the wall.
- Be able to apply a finishing coat.
28
Wallpapering Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select tools 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.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/6570/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NOCN
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2012