ProQual
Level 1
QN: 603/7811/6
Curriculum Active
ProQual Level 1 Award in Basic Construction Skills – Groundworks
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ProQual. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 145 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
ProQual
Syllabus Units
9 Units
Guided Hours
145 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Introducing concreting skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the resources required to lay concrete
- Be able to prepare ground to level
- Be able to mix and lay concrete
- Be able to clean up on completion
2
Introducing drainage skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the resources required to lay drainage
- Be able to prepare excavation to receive drainage
- Be able to clean up on completion
3
Introducing kerblaying skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the resources required to lay kerbs
- Be able to prepare kerb races
- Be able to lay kerbs
- Be able to clean up on completion
4
Introducing levelling in construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the resources required to transfer levels
- Be able to check the accuracy of levelling equipment
- Be able to transfer levels
5
Introduction to Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what a construction site is
- Know different types of construction
- Know about different types of career opportunities available in construction
- Know about different types of organisations offering career opportunities in construction
- Understand how career choices can impact upon an individual’s lifestyle
- Understand how to progress in their chosen career with the construction industry
- Be able to work responsibly with others
- Be able to seek and respond to guidance when working as part of a team
- Know that an employer has responsibility for the occupational health of their employees
- Understand how technology has an impact in a construction work environment
- Be able to maintain a record of their own training and development
6
Operating a Forward Tipping Dumper
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to operate a Forward Tipping Dumper
- Be able to operate a Forward Tipping Dumper
7
Operating a petrol driven cut off saw
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to operate a petrol driven cut off saw safely
- Be able to operate a petrol driven cut off saw safely
8
Operating a Ride-on Roller
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to operate a Ride-on Roller
- Be able to operate a Ride-on Roller
9
Site safety, roles and responsibilities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the roles and responsibilities for working in the construction sector
- Know the importance of health and safety on construction sites
- Know potential risks and hazards on construction sites
- Know the emergency and accident procedures on construction sites
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/7811/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- ProQual
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2021