Open Awards
Level 1
QN: 600/2209/7
Curriculum Active
Open Awards Level 1 Diploma in Exploring Construction and Building Crafts (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1255 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
Open Awards
Syllabus Units
38 Units
Guided Hours
1255 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Apply Foundation and Plain Papers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to maintain and store tools and equipment required for applying papers
- Be able to select and prepare adhesives required for applying papers
- Be able to apply lining wood ingrain and non-matching papers to walls
- Be able to store materials
- Be able to work in accordance with current regulations
2
Apply Paint Systems by Brush and Roller
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare the work area and protect the surrounding area
- Be able to apply water-borne and solvent borne materials to surfaces with brushes and rollers
- Be able to maintain brushes and rollers
- Be able to store paint materials
- Be able to work in accordance with current regulations
3
Apply Plaster Materials to Internal Backgrounds
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to apply plaster materials to internal backgrounds.
- Be able to apply materials to internal backgrounds.
- Be able to apply plaster to internal brick or block backgrounds.
4
Assemble Units for Interiors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to interpret information.
- Know how to prepare and assemble components to specification.
- Know how to finish and check the assembly.
- Understand the ways of working that ensure their own and other's safety.
5
Assembling and Fitting Units for Interiors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to interpret information.
- Know how to prepare and assemble components to specification.
- Know how to finish and check the assembly against the specification/s.
- Know how to position and secure furniture components in location.
- Know how to finish and check the final fitting of an interior.
- Understand the ways of working that ensure their own and other's safety.
6
Carry Out 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.
7
Developing Brickwork Bonding Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles and purpose of bonding.
- Be able to prepare for constructing brick walls using bonding.
- Be able to demonstate skills and techniques used in constructing brick walls using bonding.
- Be able to leave work area clean and tidy.
8
Developing Brickwork Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the resources required to lay bricks and blocks
- Be able to joint brick and block work
- Be able to lay bricks and blocks
- Be able to clean up on completion
9
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
10
Developing Group and Teamwork Communication Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the roles and responsibilities associated with working in a group.
- Interact successfully with group members and staff in a range of contexts.
- Demonstrate listening and conversational skills for social interaction., Be aware of others’ rights to communicate within a group situation.
- Recognise the importance of co-operation when working in group situations., Accept and respond to praise and criticism in a variety of context., Be aware of the role of those in authority and their relationship with them.
11
Developing Joinery Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the hand tools used in basic joinery processes
- Know the materials and fixings used in basic joinery processes
- Know the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used in basic joinery processes
- Be able to apply safe working practices to produce a joinery product
- Be able to work responsibly with others
- Be able to seek and respond to guidance when working as part of a team
12
Developing Plastering Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the resources required to apply plaster
- Be able to prepare a background surface
- Be able to apply plaster coats
- Be able to clean up on completion
13
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
14
Developing Skills in Fitted Interiors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the resources required to fit interiors
- Be able to fit interiors
15
Expanding Brickwork Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to lay bricks and blocks
- Be able to clean up on completion
16
Exploring Carpentry and Joinery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the hand tools and materials commonly used to perform carpentry and joinery tasks
- Understand the important health, safety and welfare issues associated with carpentry and joinery tasks
- Be able to apply safe working practices to mark out and form joints for a timber frame to a given specification
17
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.
18
Fix and Fit Work Surfaces
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to interpret information.
- Know how to check the work area is ready for positioning the work surface/s.
- Know how to secure work surface/s in position.
- Understand the ways of working that ensure their own and other's safety.
19
Health and Safety and Welfare in Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the causes of accidents in construction.
- Know about the hazards and safety signs in a construction environment.
- Know how to minimise the risk of hazards.
- Know about the different types of fire extinguishers and when to use them.
- Know about the legislation HASAWA and COSHH.
20
Introduction to Environmental Sustainability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Knowing why it is important to support a sustainable environmental
- Know the 3 R's of the sustainability can be applied in construction
- Understand why it is important to correctly dispose of waste
21
Introduction to Plastering Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify a range of tools and equipment used in plastering.(VR 61)
- Identify a range of materials used in plastering.(VR 61)(MSS1/L1.4; N1/L1.7)
- Identify the range of backgrounds to receive plaster.(VR 62)
- Understand the preparations required before starting to plaster.(VR 62)(MSS2/L1.1)
- Demonstrate familiarity with floating techniques.(VR 62)
- Develop basic plastering techniques.(VR 62)
22
Know how to Apply Plaster Materials to Internal Surfaces
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to interpret information related to internal plaster
- Know how to select and prepare materials for internal plaster
- Know how to apply plaster materials to internal backgrounds
23
Know how to Carry out Basic Blocklaying
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
24
Know How to Carry Out Basic Bricklaying
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.
25
Know how to Maintain and use Carpentry and Joinery Hand Tools
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to maintain and store carpentry and joinery hand tools
- Know how to use carpentry and joinery handsaws
26
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
27
Performing Brickwork Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the hand tools and materials commonly used to perform brick
- Understand the important health and safety and welfare issues associated with brick
- Be able to apply safe working practices to the setting out and construction of complex brick
- work to given specifications
28
Performing Joinery Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the hand tools and materials commonly used to perform joinery tasks
- Understand the important health, safety and welfare issues associated with joinery tasks
- Be able to apply safe working practices to mark out and form joints for a timber product
29
Prepare and use Carpentry and Joinery Portable Power Tools
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to maintain and store carpentry and joinery portable power tools
- Be able to use carpentry and joinery portable power tools to cut, shape and finish
30
Prepare Resources and Materials for Creating Interiors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to make the assembly and placement area ready for work.
- Know how to prepare furniture components and resources ready for assembly.
- Understand the ways of working that ensure their own and other's safety.
31
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/coverings systems
- Be able to correct defects in surfaces and surface coatings
- Be able to repair and make good surfaces
32
Problem Solving in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about problems in the workplace.
- Be able to identify ways to solve problems in the workplace.
- Know about ways of working collaboratively to solve a problem.
- Be able to reflect on the effectiveness of the solution to the problem
33
Produce Basic Woodworking Joints
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select and use hand tools to produce basic woodworking joints
- 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 form basic woodworking joints
34
Understanding and Using Shapes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the properties of 2D shapes.(MSS2/L1.1)
- Use the properties of 2D shapes to solve practical problems.(MSS2/L1.1, 1.2)
- Understand and find the perimeters of simple shapes.(MSS1/L1.8)
- Understand area and find areas of rectangles.(MSS1/L1.9)
- Understand volume and find simple volumes such as of cuboids.(MSS1/L1.10)
35
Understanding Domestic Plumbing Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the distribution of water to and around domestic properties.(SLc/L2.3)
- Understand the layout and design of domestic drainage systems.(SLc/L2.3)
- Plan the positioning of plumbing hardware in a domestic property.(SLc/L2.3)(MSS2/L2.1,2.2;MSS1/L2.3,2.5)
- Plan appropriate pipe
- work, storage and insulation systems for domestic property.(SLc/L2.3)(MSS2/L2.1,2.2;MSS1/L2.3,2.5)
- Understand the main types of domestic hot water systems.(SLc/L2.3)
- Understand how to install major domestic appliances and facilities.(SLc/L2.3)
- Understand the relative merits of common domestic central heating options.(SLc/L2.3)
36
Understanding Valves, Taps and Cisterns in Domestic Plumbing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the construction and operation of domestic taps.(SLc/L2.1,2.3;SLr/L2.1)
- Understand the construction and operation of float and isolation valves.(SLc/L2.1,2.3;SL1r/L2.1)
- Understand the construction and operation of a domestic toilet cistern.(SLc/L2.1,2.3;SL1r/L2.1)
- Understand the need for water storage in a domestic system.(SLc/L2.1,2.3;SL1r/L2.1)
37
Using Floor And Wall Tiling Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify relevant tools and equipment used in floor and wall tiling
- Identify relevant materials
- Identify background surfaces
- Be able to plan and prepare for the project
- Be able to set out and fix tiles
- Be able to demonstrate tile cutting techniques
- Be able to demonstrate grouting techniques
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/2209/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jul 2011