ProQual
Level 1
QN: 601/1858/1
Curriculum Active
ProQual Level 1 Certificate in Basic Construction Skills
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ProQual. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 892 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
ProQual
Syllabus Units
36 Units
Guided Hours
892 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Developing bench joinery skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the resources required to produce a panelled joinery product.
- be able to mark out timber to produce a panelled joinery product.
- be able to produce a panelled joinery product.
2
Developing blockwork skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the resources required to lay blocks.
- be able to lay blocks.
- be able to clean up on completion.
3
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.
4
Developing cabinet making skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the resources required to produce a cabinet item.
- be able to produce a cabinet item.
5
Developing flooring skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the terms used in flooring.
- know the resources required to carry out flooring operations.
- be able to produce flooring joints.
6
Developing hand plane skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the hand tools required to plane timber.
- be able to plane timber.
7
Developing hand tool maintenance skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to identify tools that require maintenance.
- be able to maintain hand tools.
8
Developing hardwood finishing skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the resources required to apply hardwood finishes.
- be able to apply hardwood finishes.
9
Developing paint finishing skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the resources required apply paint finishes.
- be able to prepare work area.
- be able to apply paint.
- be able to clean up on completion.
10
Developing papering skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the resources required for surface preparation., be able prepare surfaces and work area.
- be able to apply decorative wall paper.
11
Developing partitioning skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the terms used in partitioning.
- know the resources required to carry out partitioning.
- be able to produce and assemble a portion of stud
- work partition.
12
Developing pipework skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the resources required to produce copper pipe
- be able to produce copper pipe
13
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.
14
Developing quoin skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the resources required to lay bricks and blocks.
- be able to mark a square corner.
- be able to dry bond quoins.
- be able to build quoins.
15
Developing rendering skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the resources required to render block
- be able to prepare a background surface.
- be able to apply coatings.
- be able to clean up on completion.
16
Developing site carpentry skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the site carpentry operations included in second fixing.
- know the resources required to fix mouldings.
17
Developing skills in fitted interiors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the resources required to fit interiors., be able fit interiors.
18
Developing surface preparation skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the resources required for surface preparation., be able prepare surfaces and work area.
- be able to apply background paper.
19
Developing tiling skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the resources required to fix tiling.
- be able to prepare the work area, be able fix tiles.
20
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.
21
Expanding brickwork skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to lay bricks and blocks.
- be able to clean up on completion.
22
Expanding cabinet making skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to mark out timber to produce cabinet item.
23
Expanding paint finishing skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to prepare work area.
- be able to apply paint to a panelled joinery product.
- be able to clean up on completion.
24
Expanding pipework skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to produce copper pipe
25
Expanding Plastering Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to apply plasterboard for dry lining
- be able to apply finish coat
26
Expanding Rendering Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to fix stop/bell cast beads
- be able to render to stop/bell cast beads.
27
Expanding site carpentry skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- be able to determine a rafter length.
- be able to produce a rafter.
28
Introducing bench joinery skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the resources required to produce basic bench joinery joints.
- be able to joint timber.
29
Introducing 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.
30
Introducing cabinet making skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the resources required to produce basic cabinet work.
- be able to joint timber.
31
Introducing finishing skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the resources required to remove damaged plaster
- work and apply a finish.
- be able to prepare a background surface.
- be able to mix coatings.
32
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.
33
Introducing paint finishing skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the resources required to apply paint finish., be able prepare surfaces and work area.
- be able to apply paint.
- be able to clean up on completion.
34
Introducing pipework skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the resources required to produce plastic pipe
- be able to produce plastic supply pipe
- be able to produce plastic waste pipe
35
Introducing rain water goods
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the resources required to fix rainwater goods., be able fix rainwater goods.
36
Introducing site carpentry skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the resources required to produce basic carpentry joints.
- be able to joint timber.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/1858/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- ProQual
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Nov 2013