Open Awards
Entry Level
QN: 603/6180/3
Curriculum Active
Open Awards Entry Level Award in Exploring Construction and Building Crafts (Entry 3) (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 210 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
Open Awards
Syllabus Units
9 Units
Guided Hours
210 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Applying Paint by Brush
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to protect the surrounding area during the preparation and painting process
- Be able to prepare a substrate to receive solvent borne paint
- Be able to prepare tools, equipment and materials
- Be able to apply solvent borne paint to the substrate
- Leave the work area in a safe condition
2
Brickwork
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the tools, equipment and materials used in brick
- Be able to tackle basic brick
- work problems.
- Be able to communicate with others when performing brick
- Be able to review own performance
3
Building a Three Course Half Brick Walk
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use equipment to build a three course brick wall.
- Be able to build a half brick wall three courses high.
- Be able to care for equipment
4
Exploring Opportunities in Construction and Building Industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different job/voluntary roles available in construction and building industries
- Know about own skills and attributes in relation to construction and building crafts
5
Health and Safety in Construction Trades
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know basic health and safety responsibilities in construction work
- Know safe practices in construction work.
- Know accident and emergency procedures in the workplace.
6
Introduction to Carpentry and Joinery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about vocational area.
- Know how to interact with others.
- Know how to work safely and correctly.
- Know how to tackle basic problems.
- Know how to review his/her performance and personal skills.
7
Introduction to Painting and Decorating
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to comply with safe working practices in a painting and decorating environment.
- Know how to prepare and maintain a work area.
- Use and maintain tools and equipment.
- Know how to prepare one surface for application of materials.(SL1r/E3: SLc/E3)
- Apply materials to prepared surface.
8
Producing a Timber Product
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the hand tools, materials, fixings and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used in basic woodworking processes.
- Be able to apply safe working practices to produce a three-dimensional timber product.
- Be able to work responsibly with others.
- Be able to seek and respond to guidance when working as part of a team
9
Recognise and Use Hand Tools and Materials Used in Decorating
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use hand tools used in decorating
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/6180/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2020