Open Awards
Level 2
QN: 601/1502/6
Curriculum Active
Open Awards Level 2 Diploma in Construction and Building Crafts (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1491 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Open Awards
Syllabus Units
43 Units
Guided Hours
1491 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
A Career Working in Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the work done by the construction industry
- Know about careers in the construction industry
2
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.
3
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.
4
Building Methods and Construction Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to apply the principles of building methods and construction technology.
- Be able to apply the principles of internal building work.
- Be able to handle delivery and storage of building materials.
5
Building Working Relationships with Customers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how a customer’s or client’s interactions with employees influence their opinion of the organisation as a whole.
- Understand why organisations normally have protocols for dealing with customers.
- Interact positively with customers in line with given protocols
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
Carry out Practical Operations in Bricklaying
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to carry out a range of small scale jobs within the bricklaying area.
- Know the tools, materials and equipment for small scale jobs within the bricklaying area.
- Be able to calculate quantity and prices for small scales jobs in the bricklaying area.
- Be able to carry out small scale repair jobs.
8
Carry out Practical Operations in Plastering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to carry out a range of small scale jobs within the plastering area.
- Know the tools, materials and equipment for small scale jobs within the plastering area.
- Be able to calculate quantity and prices for small scales jobs in the plastering area.
- Be able to carry out small scale repair jobs.
9
Communication in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of positive verbal and non-verbal interaction in the workplace.
- Be able to demonstrate positive verbal and non-verbal interaction.
- Be able to produce positive written communications in the workplace
10
Construction Drawing Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the different types of drawings used in the construction industry.
- Know the drawing equipment and materials used to produce construction sketches and drawings.
- Be able to apply construction drawing standards and conventions to produce sketches and working drawings.
11
Decorative Paint Effects for Interior Walls
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare work area for tasks
- Be able to produce decorative effects
- Be able to store materials, tools and equipment safely
- Be able re-instate the work area
- Be able to work safely
12
Developing Plastering Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the tools, materials and equipment used in plastering.
- Know about the purpose of a work station.
- Know about the range of backgrounds for plastering.
- Understand how to prepare for plastering.
- Understand the floating techniques used in plastering.
- Know how to review plastering work.
13
Dry Lining and Plasterboard Product Installation for Interiors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to plan for the installation of dry lining and plasterboard products.
- Understand the preparation and installation requirements of dry lining and plasterboard products.
- Be able to plan for the installation of dry lining and plasterboard products.
- Be able to assist in the preparation and installation of dry lining and plasterboard products.
14
Expanding Bench Joinery Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to mark out timber to produce a joinery product.
- Be able to produce a joinery product.
15
Expanding Plastering Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to apply plasterboard for dry lining.
- Be able to apply finish coat.
16
Expanding Site Carpentry Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to determine a rafter length.
- Be able to produce a rafter.
17
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
18
Exploring Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of health, safety and welfare in the construction and built environment sector.
- Be able to carry out risk assessments.
- Understand the importance of control measures in risk assessment.
19
Exploring Painting and Decorating
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the hand tools, materials and access equipment used by decorators to perform specified tasks
- Understand safe working practices to prepare new and previously painted surfaces for painting
- Be able to apply safe working practices in the application of paints to prepared surfaces
20
Exploring Plastering and Dry-lining Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the hand tools and materials commonly used to perform plastering and dry-lining tasks
- Understand the important health, safety and welfare issues associated with plastering and dry-lining tasks
- Be able to apply safe working practices to undertake plastering and dry lining tasks
21
Identify and Cut Bricks and Blocks by Machine
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for cutting bricks and blocks
- Be able to carry out cutting of bricks and blocks
- Be able to tidy up work area
22
Installing Fitted Furniture and Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare sites for furniture and component installation.
- Know how to install furniture and components.
- Be able to install components/furniture in location.
23
Introduction to Self Employment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify self-employment opportunities
- Produce a simple business plan
- Understand the legal and practical aspects of being self employed
24
Maintain Tools and Equipment used in Furniture Making and Installation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to check and maintain the condition of tools.
- Be able to keep tools in working condition.
- Know how to check tools and keep them in working condition.
- Know how to maintain workplace health and safety.
25
Painting and Decorating Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the hand tools, materials and access equipment used by decorators to perform specified tasks
- Understand safe working practices to prepare new and previously painted surfaces for painting
- Be able to apply safe working practices in the application of paints to prepare surfaces
26
Performing Painting and Decorating Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to perform painting and decorating operations.
- Know the tools, materials and equipment required to perform painting and decorating operations.
- Be able to calculate quantities and prices for a range of painting and decorating operations.
- Be able to perform painting and decorating operations.
27
Plastering and Rendering Surfaces
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to prepare for plastering and rendering activities.
- Be able to use safe working practices to plaster and render surfaces to a given method statement.
28
Plastering Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about tools and equipment used in plastering
- Know about materials used in plastering
- Understand how to prepare for plastering
- Be able to plaster
- Be able to review own work
29
Prepare and Repair Surfaces for Painting and Decorating
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the materials and resources used to prepare surfaces for painting and decorating.
- Know the requirements for preparing surfaces for painting and decorating.
- Prepare surfaces for painting and decorating.
30
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.
- Be able to use carpentry and joinery portable power tools to drill and insert fastenings.
31
Prepare Resources and Materials for Creating Interiors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to interpret information.
- 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.
32
Preparing Surfaces for Painting and Decorating
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select resources to prepare surfaces for painting and decorating.
- Be able to prepare surfaces for painting and decorating to a contractor specification, applying safe working practices.
33
Problem Solving in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how different factors might influence problem solving in the workplace.(SL1r/L2;SLc/L2;SLd/L2)
- Demonstrate the ability to solve problems.(SL1r/L2;SLc/L2;SLd/L2)
- Demonstrate the ability to apply solutions to the problems.(SL1r/L2;SLc/L2;SLd/L2)
- Demonstrate the ability to make appropriate decisions in the workplace.
34
Producing Internal Solid Plastering Finishes in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when producing internal solid plastering finishes
- Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when producing internal solid plastering finishes
- Maintain safe working practices when producing internal solid plastering finishes
- Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to produce internal solid plastering finishes
- Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when producing internal solid plastering finishes
- Complete the work within the allocated time when producing internal solid plastering finishes
- Comply with the given contract information to produce internal solid plastering finishes to the required specification.
35
Responsible Work Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the requirements of the workplace
- Understand the importance of positive attitudes and behaviours at work
- Understand the characteristics of effective work practice
36
Setting and Marking out for Routine Bench Joinery Products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to produce cutting lists based on given drawings.
- Be able to set out routine joinery products.
- Be able to mark out routine joinery products.
37
Skills for Employment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the qualities, attitudes and skills required for enterprise and employability
- Understand risk-taking in work-related activities
- Be able to use work-related experiences to develop own skills for career development and employability
38
Sustainability in the Construction Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept of sustainability as it applies to the construction and built environment sector.
- Know the issues affecting the development of a sustainable built environment.
- Know how sustainability can benefit the built environment both locally and nationally.
- Know how sustainable design and construction techniques are used to address environmental issues.
39
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)
40
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)
41
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)
42
Use Materials and Resources to Develop Interior Design Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use materials and resources to develop interior design techniques.
43
Working for Yourself
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rewards and risks of working for yourself.
- Know the skills needed to start-up and run his/her business.
- Understand how to fund his/her business.
- Understand the legal and regulatory requirements of self-employment.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/1502/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2013