Open Awards
    Entry Level
    QN: 603/6206/6
    Curriculum Active

    Open Awards Entry Level Certificate 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: 160 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Entry Level
    Awarding Body
    Open Awards
    Syllabus Units
    7 Units
    Guided Hours
    160 hrs
    Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.

    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    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
    2

    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
    3

    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
    4

    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.
    5

    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.
    6

    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.
    7

    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)
    603/6206/6
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    Open Awards
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Aug 2020