Location
Workplace
Location
Castleford College
Level
Level 1
Start Date
Various start dates throughout the year.
Duration
12 months
Time of Day
Evening
Time of Day
Day
Mode of Study
Part time
Awarding Body
NOCN
Offering Code
DQL1CCE1D000
Course Overview
This Level 1 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations
(Construction) qualification is suitable for those who are starting employment
working as a site operative.
This qualification enables you, to recognise your skills, knowledge and
understanding as well as demonstrate your competence in the workplace whilst
developing in the role.
What you will Study
The NOCN_Cskills Awards Level 1 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil
Engineering (Construction) will support you to learn key practical skills and
knowledge in the following units:
- Laying, placing or applying construction related materials in the
workplace
- Preparing and mixing construction related materials in the
workplace
- Cutting, drilling and shaping construction related materials in
the workplace
- Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the
workplace
- Moving, handling and storing resources in the
workplace
Course Structure
Classroom based: 5%
Practical work: 15%
Work based:
80%
How you will be Assessed
You will be assessed against a set of performance and knowledge statements
which have been derived from National Occupational Standards for your
occupational area (Recommended Qualification Structure (RQS) for Wood
Occupations (Construction) Level 1).
You will be assessed by an occupationally competent and qualified
lecturer/assessor who will work with you and help you complete the
qualification.
You will be required to produce a Portfolio of Evidence showing how you have
met the performance and knowledge criteria for each unit required within the
qualification, as directed by your lecturer/assessor.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements to take this NOCN_Cskills Awards Level 1 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering (Construction) qualification. This qualification can be undertaken without any previous training or qualifications in this subject area.
Attendance Expectations
This qualification can be attended on a day release basis, expected to be a Friday, for a period of 30 weeks.
Alternatively, attendance can be one evening per week expected to be a Monday evening, with a block week in December and a further block week in January.
Further Study
On completion of the NOCN_Cskills Awards Level 1 NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction) qualification, the learner will have obtained the skills, knowledge and understanding and demonstrated competence to progress on to a higher level qualification in the same or similar occupational area.
How to Apply
Please contact the Course Information Team on 01924 789111 or email courseinfo@wakefield.ac.uk who will be able to send you an application form.
For Further Details
For further details, please contact Jonathan Inglesfield by email j.inglesfield@wakefield.ac.uk or Suzanne Black by email s.black@wakefield.ac.uk or call 01924 789437
Course Groups (W)
Vocational Course
Course Groups (W)
Work-based Learning
Subject Area (W)
Construction & Civil Engineering
Client Group (W)
19+
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