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Bricklaying CCA Diploma Foundation (Level 1) (Sept '12)
Bricklaying courses in Brighton
This course information relates to courses starting in September 2012.
Course code: B09911B
Course category: Full-time
End Qualification: CAA Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying
Starting and ending month: September to June
Starting year: 2012
Days of the week: TBC
Course duration: 36 weeks
Time of day: All day
Formal assessment: Formal assessment required
Course location: City College East, Wilson Avenue
Course aims:
Do you want to learn a trade? Through our range of full-time
courses and apprenticeships, we will help you gain the
qualifications and practical skills you need to build a career in Brickwork, Painting & Decorating, Plastering or Tiling.
The Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying is designed to develop your skills and knowledge, enabling you to work in the industry of your chosen craft.
It has been specifically developed to be delivered in a training environment using simulated conditions, and the tests are based on you showing what they can do as an individual through the completion of all the requirements of the qualification.
Course content:
On this course you will study:
General core units
- How to carry out safe working practices
- Carry out safe working practices
- Knowledge of information, quantities and communicating with others
- Information, quantities and communicating with others
- Knowledge of building methods and construction technology
- Building methods and construction technology 1
Occupation specific units include:
- Knowing how to carry out basic blocklaying skills
- Carrying out basic blocklaying skills
- Knowing how to carry out basic bricklaying skills
- Carrying out basic bricklaying skills
- Know how to carry out basic cavity walling
- Carry out basic cavity walling
- Know how to contribute to setting out and building basic masonry structures up to damp course level
- Contribute to setting out and building basic masonry structures up to damp course level
Plus
- Practical assignment
- Online GOLA examination.
Facilities for students:
You will be based at our City College East Campus in our Wet Trades Department, where there are excellent workshop facilities and well equipped classrooms for theory lessons.
All tools, equipment and materials are provided to enable you to achieve the qualification.
There is a canteen on site as well as a Learning Resource Centre and all weather sports pitches.
A free bus service connects City College East With the Central Campus at Pelham Street.
Tutors:
All the tutors in department have many years experience in the construction industry and are fully qualified in their trade. All staff are qualified teachers and hold NVQ assessors awards.
Assessment: To gain the diploma, you must be successful in all units and the practical assignment.you must also pass the GOLA online test, a separate knowledge test set and marked by CAA.
UCAS Tariff: Level 1
Awarding Body: CAA
Entry Requirements:
You will require a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade G or better or an equivalent Entry level qualification (eg BTEC, City & Guilds, NOCN).
Interview for entry: Interview required
Pre-entry preparation:
Some background knowledge of the skills and techniques used in the industry would help and students may find it useful to do some background reading, using some of the trade journals and press reviews of the industry.
Good basic skills in communication and the use of the internet would also be an asset for the research of much of the subject area. Watching construction based programs and discussion groups would also help in preparing the student with terminology and phrases used in the industry.
Progression and links:
After completing this course you can move onto Level 2 in Bricklaying or Level 2 Diploma in Maintenance. It can also provide a progression route to achieving a National Vocational Qualification and apprenticeship.
This qualification will also provide basic training in the trade to enable you to progress into employment as a trainee.
Academic Centre:
Centre for Construction
Costs of your Course:
There are five parts to the cost of your course:
- Tuition Fees
- College registration
- Awarding Body registration
- Resource Fee
- Exam / Assessment Fees
Tuition fees
How much will the Tuition Fees cost?
Below are the fees for this course.
Free Study and Financial Support
All full time courses are free to EU residents who are under 19 years old on the 31st August 2012. The only fees you have to pay are for specialist resources and equipment and the cost of these varies from £25 to £300 depending upon the subject you are studying.
Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for financial help from the college's learner support funds. You should apply for financial support as soon as you receive your offer letter.
For more information on financial assitance, please follow the link below.
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Financial assistance information.
How to apply for full-time courses.
City College Brighton - Full-time course - Bricklaying CCA Diploma Foundation (Level 1) (Sept '12)
Further information: Students will require safety footwear, which MUST be worn in practical workshops.
Disclaimer:
Although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, it does not form any part of a
contract between City College Brighton and Hove and the student. Courses may be subject to change.
Timetables are subject to change and you should check with your tutor prior to enrolment for the details of your timetable.
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