OCNLR
Level 1
QN: 601/2689/9
Curriculum Active
OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCNLR. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1554 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
OCNLR
Syllabus Units
77 Units
Guided Hours
1554 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
Constructing a Cavity Wall Using Bricklaying Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare tools, materials, and work area for cavity wall construction.
- Demonstrate correct bricklaying techniques for constructing a cavity wall.
- Construct a cavity wall to specification, including correct bonding and cavity width.
- Leave the work area clean and tidy, disposing of waste correctly.
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
Constructing a One Brick Wide Wall Using Bricklaying Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare tools, materials, and work area for bricklaying.
- Demonstrate correct bricklaying techniques for a one brick wide wall.
- Construct a one brick wide wall to specification.
- Maintain a clean and tidy work area throughout and after the task.
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
Health and Safety in a Practical Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the Health and Safety requirements relevant to their work environment., Be able to recognise risks in their work environment.
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
Carrying Out Painting and Decorating Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know health and safety legislation relevant to painting and decorating., Be able to prepare surfaces to receive painting and decorating systems., Be able to apply painting and decorating systems to walls.
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Introduction to Construction Professions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand professional opportunities in construction., Understand the nature of construction sites.
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Fix Construction Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify appropriate tools and materials required for fixing specific construction components.
- Demonstrate safe and correct use of hand and power tools during component fixing.
- Apply correct techniques to secure components according to industry standards.
- Inspect completed work to ensure components are fixed securely and correctly.
- Restore the work area by cleaning, storing tools, and disposing of waste according to site procedures.
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Improving own learning and performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different ways of learning., Know how to set realistic learning targets., Know how to review own performance in meeting learning targets.
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Developing Flooring Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Define key flooring terms such as tongue and groove, lap joint, and expansion gap
- Identify and select the correct tools and materials for a given basic flooring task
- Demonstrate the accurate production of a specified flooring joint following given instructions
- Apply safe working practices when handling flooring materials and using hand tools
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Following Instructions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify reasons why following instructions is important in construction
- Explain the potential consequences of not following instructions
- Demonstrate the ability to follow verbal instructions
- Demonstrate the ability to follow written instructions
- Demonstrate the ability to follow pictorial instructions
- Ask for clarification when instructions are unclear
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
Build Brick and Block Walls
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for building work., Be able to carry out building work., Be able to tidy up work area.
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
Developing meeting skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose and format of meetings., Know how to prepare for meetings., Be able to contribute to a meeting.
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
CV Writing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of a CV., Know how to complete a CV in an appropriate format.
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
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.
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
Building Working Relationships with Colleagues
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know why it is important to get on well with colleagues., Be able to work with employers and/or managers., Be able to work with peers in the workplace.
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
Mix Mortar or Concrete
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to mix mortar or concrete., Be able to mix mortar or concrete., Be able to work with materials and tools safely and effectively when mixing mortar or concrete.
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
Maintenance of Plumbing Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the general maintenance requirements applicable to plumbing installations., Be able to carry out routine maintenance tasks on plumbing systems and components., Be able to leave work area clean and tidy.
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
Exploring job opportunities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify suitable job opportunities, Be able to identify steps for working towards getting a job
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
Fitting Units for Interiors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to interpret information., Know how to fix and fit furniture components in location., Know how to check the final fitting of an interior., Understand the ways of working that ensure their own and other's safety.
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
Bricklaying Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare to build brick walling, Know how to build straight brick walling and return corners in half brick stretcher bond, Know how to build straight brick walling and return corners in one brick walling
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
Interview Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to be interviewed., Be able to respond to questions in an interview., Be able to assess own performance in an interview.
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Personal presentation in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know conventions for personal presentation in the workplace., Be able to demonstrate appropriate personal presentation for the workplace.
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
Plan and Review Own Learning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan to meet learning targets., Be able to follow a plan to meet learning targets and improve performance., Be able to review own progress and achievements.
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
Communicating in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about ways of communicating., Know the methods used to communicate different types of information in the workplace., Be able to use communication skills.
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
Blocklaying Principles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare to build block walling, Know how to set out the work area to build block walling, Know how to build block walling using dense concrete and lightweight insulation blocks
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
Introduction to Building and Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the structure and working patterns of the Building and Construction industry., Know about different types of career opportunities available in the Building and Construction industry., Be able to develop and demonstrate an appropriate skill in the Building and Construction industry.
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
Developing Rendering Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the resources required to render blockwork., Be able to prepare a background surface., Be able to apply render to surfaces., Be able to clean up on completion.
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
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., Be able to prepare electrical boxes to receive cables.
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
Plastering Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for plastering., Know skills and techniques used in plastering., Be able to plaster., Be able to leave work area clean and tidy.
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
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.
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
Oral Presentation Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan an oral presentation., Be able to deliver an oral presentation to a familiar audience., Be able to review the presentation.
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
Enterprise skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs and how these are important in business situations, Understand own strengths as an enterprising person and ways to develop own enterprising characteristics
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
Bricklaying Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for bricklaying., Be able to prepare bricks for laying., Be able to build a small wall in blocks., Be able to leave work area clean and tidy.
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
Equality and Diversity in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how recognising and respecting individual differences and diversity contributes to a positive environment in the workplace., Understand key responsibilities in relation to promoting equality in the workplace., Understand the importance of challenging discrimination at work.
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Applying for a Job
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different methods of applying for jobs., Be able to complete a job application.
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
Measuring and Marking Out of Plumbing Materials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for measuring and marking out., Be able to mark and measure out a range of components., Be able to estimate material requirements according to measurements., Be able to leave work area clean and tidy.
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Introduction to Skimming Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the tools and equipment used for skimming., Know the materials used in skimming., Be able to mix plaster for skimming., Know which background surfaces are suitable to receive a skim coat., Be able to carry out the preparations required for the application of skim coats.
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Fix and Fit Work Surfaces
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to interpret information, Be able to check the work area is ready for positioning the work surface/s, Be able to secure work surface/s in position
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
Introduction to Building and Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Building and Construction industry., Know about different types of career opportunities and training available in the Building and Construction industry., Be able to demonstrate and review an appropriate skill in the Building and Construction industry.
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
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.
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
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.
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
Constructing a Half Brick Wall Using Bricklaying Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for constructing a half brick wall., Be able to demonstrate skills and techniques used in constructing half brick wide walls., Be able to construct a half brick wall., Be able to leave work area clean and tidy.
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
Developing Hand Plane Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the hand tools required to plane timber., Be able to plane timber.
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
First and Second Fix Carpentry Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the differences between first and second fix carpentry., Know relevant tools and equipment used in first and second fix carpentry., Know how to use a range of carpentry fixing devices., Be able to carry out first fix set tasks., Be able to carry out second fix set tasks.
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
Lay Paving Slabs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to lay paving slabs., Be able to lay paving slabs., Be able to work with materials and tools safely and effectively when laying paving slabs.
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
Carrying out Dry Lining Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to observe good health and safety practice whilst carrying out a dry lining task., Be able to carry out a dry lining task according to a plan., Be able to work with materials and tools safely and effectively when carrying out a dry lining task.
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
Drilling and Fixing Components in Plumbing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for drilling and fixing components., Be able to drill and fix components to different wall surfaces., Be able to leave work area clean and tidy.
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
Installing Rainwater Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the tools used for installing rainwater systems., Know the materials and components used in installing rainwater systems., Be able to use access equipment., Be able to install a rainwater system., Understand the safety precautions that are needed when working at height., Be able to maintain tools and the working area.
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
Customer Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the principles of good customer care in a construction context.
- Demonstrate good customer care in a practical scenario.
- Describe methods for communicating positively with customers.
- Apply positive communication techniques in customer interactions.
- Respond to customers in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
Know How to Maintain and Use Carpentry and Joinery Hand Tools
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the correct maintenance procedures for carpentry and joinery hand tools.
- Explain the importance of proper storage for hand tools to prevent damage and ensure safety.
- Demonstrate the correct technique for using a handsaw to make accurate cuts.
- Apply the correct method for using a hand plane to achieve a smooth surface.
- Operate a hand drill safely and accurately to create holes.
- Use a woodworking chisel correctly for paring and cutting joints.
- Evaluate the importance of tool maintenance in relation to safety and quality of work.
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OCNLR Level 1 Award in Work Preparation for Building and Construction
Identify and Cut Bricks and Blocks by Machine
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for cutting bricks and blocks by selecting appropriate tools, equipment, and PPE.
- Set up the cutting machine correctly, including checking safety guards and emergency stops.
- Perform accurate cuts on bricks and blocks to specified dimensions using a mechanical cutter.
- Maintain a safe working environment during cutting operations, including managing dust and debris.
- Tidy up the work area after cutting, disposing of waste materials correctly and leaving the area safe.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/2689/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCNLR
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Mar 2014