CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING SERVICES ADVANCED HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPS
WHY CHOOSE US? ESTABLISHED & NEW We are an established Further Education College, located in the heart of Coventry. We recently merged City College Coventry and Henley College Coventry to make the new Coventry College. Between us we have been delivering learning and training to employers, young people and adults in Coventry since 1828 from our early origins as the Mechanics Institute. FACILITIES We benefit from modern facilities which include over a dozen workshops that are furnished with state of the art equipment. PARTNERSHIPS We work closely with CITB who can advise you how you can use your CITB levy to fund qualifications. PEOPLE We employ 600 staff including teachers, trainers and assessors who are skilled in their trade or professional field of delivery. All our staff are qualified and complete regular staff training and professional updating as part of their development programme. COMMITMENT Training is our business. It s at the heart of our mission to improve the skills of people and businesses and it s what we focus all our attention on. We are committed to working with all our employers and students to make sure they get the best experience they can and develop a passion for learning. Page 1
OVERVIEW OF PROGRAMMES We currently offer Apprenticeships at intermediate and advanced levels offering individuals to become technically competent in their chosen trade. Intermediate (Level 2) Advanced (Level 3) Bricklaying Painting and Decorating In addition to completing and achieving the knowledge based qualifications you will prepare a summative portfolio comprising elements of your substantive projects plus a synoptic project. You ll also need your employers endorsement in the form of a reference and you will complete a final assessment interview with a panel of external assessors who will assess your final project, summative portfolio and grade you following the interview. Plastering Plumbing Property Maintenance Site Carpentry Plumbing Site Carpentry The duration is typically 18-24 months but will depend on experience. There are two stages to assessment: = You will be visiting by your assessor in the workplace to complete competancy based assessments. You will also be required to complete regular exams within the college which include Health & Safety. = End point assessment this will be required if you are completing a new standard qualification and will take place in an external assessment centre. BENEFITS All successful apprentices will have the relevant qualifications to be able to apply for a CSCS card as a trade professional. Where you require English or maths qualifications we will agree a flexible package of support that works for you. You will need to complete three substantive pieces of work at your place of work and produce evidence portfolios that demonstrate your understanding and competence. These pieces of work will need to be agreed with your employer. MORE INFORMATION ON THE STARDS https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-standard-network-construction Page 2 Page 3
BRICKLAYER LEVEL 2 If you are interested in becoming a Bricklayer, then a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Bricklaying may just be the course of learning for you. You ll learn how to interpret working drawings to set out masonry structures, producing thin joint masonry and masonry cladding, build solid walling, isolated and attached piers and construct cavity walling forming masonry structures. Individual employers will set the selection criteria but typically, you will need grades 3 or above (D or above in the old grade structure) in English and maths. of evidence, attend College one day per week and receive regular workplace assessments in order to assess competency and sit a Functional Level 1 English and maths if you do not have grade 4 (C in the old grade structure). The training duration will be a minimum of 24 months. = Bricklayer = General Builder = NVQ Level 2 Bricklaying The aim of this qualification is to recognise the knowledge, skills and competence demonstrated by an individual in the workplace. The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Brickwork provides the opportunity for individuals who specialise in Brick to demonstrate their competence. The qualification comprises of 5 mandatory units and 1 optional unit. 1 WEEK COLLEGE INTRODUCTION MATORY UNITS MATORY UNIT SETTING OUT MASONRY STRUCTURES MATORY UNIT CONFORMING TO GENERAL HEALTH & SAFETY WELFARE MATORY UNIT ERECTING MASONRY STRUCTURES MATORY UNIT MOVING HLING STORING RESOURCES IN THE MATORY UNIT CONFORMING TO PRODUCTION WORKING PRACTICES OPTIONAL UNITS CHOOSE 1 ERECTING MASONRY CLADDING ERECTING THIN JOINT MASONRY STRUCTURE PLACING & FINISHING NON-SPECIALIST CONCRETE MAINTAINING SLATE TILE ROOFING REPAIRING & MAINTAINING MASONRY STRUCTURE INSTALLING DRAINAGE PRODUCING INTERNAL SOLID PLASTERING FINISHES PRODUCING EXTERNAL RENDER FINISHES MATORY UNITS = Erecting masonry structures in the workplace PROJECTS & PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT = Setting out masonry structures in the workplace QUARTERLY REVIEWS WITH ASSESOR LINE MANAGER / COACH = Conforming to general health and safety and welfare in the workplace = Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace = Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace OPTIONAL UNITS = Erecting masonry cladding in the workplace = Erecting thin joint masonry structure in the workplace = Placing and finishing non-specialist concrete in the workplace = Maintaining slate and tile roofing in the workplace = Repairing and maintaining masonry structure in the workplace = Installing drainage in the workplace = Producing internal solid plastering finishes in the workplace = Producing external solid render finishes in the workplace MORE INFORMATION ON THE STARDS https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-standard-bricklayer Page 4 Page 5
PAINTING DECORATING LEVEL 2 If you are interested in becoming a Painter and Decorator, then a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Painting and Decorating may just be the course for you. You ll learn how to erect and dismantle access equipment and working platforms, prepare surfaces for decoration, produce a specialist decorative finishes, apply paint systems by brush and roller, create colour and apply foundation and plain papers. Individual employers will set the selection criteria but typically, you will need grades 3 or above (D or above in the old grade structure) in English and maths. It would also be beneficial to have some experience in this field. = Painter and Decorator = NVQ Level 2 Painting and Decorating The aim of the qualification is to recognise the knowledge, skills and competence demonstrated by an individual in the workplace. The Level 2 NVQ in Painting and Decorating provides the opportunity for individuals who specialise in painting and decorating to demonstrate their competence. of evidence, attend the College one day per week and receive regular workplace assessments in order to assess competency. During the length of the course you will sit a number of exams including Functional Level 1 English and maths if you do not have grades 4 (C in the old grade structure). The training duration will be 24 months. 1 WEEK COLLEGE INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HEALTH & SAFETY WELFARE IN CONSTRUCTION PRINCIPLES OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PREPARING SURFACES FOR DECORATION APPLYING PAINT S BY BRUSH ROLLER TO COMPLEX AREAS PROJECTS & PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT APPLYING STARD PAPERS TO WALLS CEILINGS PRODUCING SPECIALIST FINISHES FOR DECORATIVE WORK QUARTERLY REVIEWS WITH ASSESOR LINE MANAGER / COACH ERECTING DISMANTLING ACCESS EQUIPMENT WORKING PLATFORMS CREATING ING COLOUR MATORY UNITS The qualification comprises of eight mandatory units. = Health, safety and welfare in construction = Principles of building construction, information and communication = Preparing surfaces for decoration = Applying paint systems by brush and roller to complex areas = Applying standard papers to walls and ceilings = Producing specialist finishes for decorative work = Erecting and dismantling access equipment and working platforms = Creating and applying colour MORE INFORMATION ON THE STARDS https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-standard-painter-and-decorator Page 6 Page 7
PLASTERING LEVEL 2 This apprenticeship is ideal for anyone who is thinking of working within the construction industry as a Plasterer. It covers a broad range of skills which are put to use on a range of sites, from large building sites to private houses. You ll learn how to apply plastering materials to interiors, fix dry lining and plasterboards to interiors. You will be able to lay sand and cement screeds, apply plastering materials to external backgrounds, produce reverse moulds for fibrous work and cast and fix fibrous plasterwork. of evidence, attend the College one day per week and receive regular workplace assessments in order to assess competency. During the length of the course you will sit a number of exams including Functional Level 1 English and maths if you do not have grades 4 (C in the old grade structure). The training duration will be 24 months. Individual employers will set the selection criteria but typically, you will need grades 3 or above (D or above in the old grade structure) in English and maths or experience and have some working knowledge of plastering. = Plasterer = NVQ Level 2 Plastering 1 WEEK COLLEGE INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION MADORTY UNITS HEALTH & SAFETY WELFARE IN CONSTRUCTION PRONCIPLES OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION COMMUNICATION APPLY PLASTERING MATERIALS TO INTERIORS FIX DRY LINING PLASTERBOARDS TO INTERIORS OPTIONAL UNITS CHOOSE 1 LAYING S CEMENT SCREED APPLYING PLASTERING TO EXTERNAL BACKGROUNDS PRODUCE REVERSE MOULDS FOR FIBROUS WORK CASTING FIXING FIBROUS PLASTER WORK The aim of the qualification is to recognise the knowledge, skills and competence demonstrated by an individual in the workplace. The Level 2 NVQ in Plastering provides the opportunity for individuals who specialise in plastering to demonstrate their competence. PROJECTS & PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT QUARTERLY REVIEWS WITH ASSESOR LINE MANAGER / COACH MATORY UNITS The qualification comprises of four mandatory units and two optional units. = Health, safety and welfare in construction = Principles of construction, information and communication = Apply plastering materials to interiors = Fix dry lining and plasterboards to interiors OPTIONAL UNITS = Laying sand and cement screeds = Applying plastering to external backgrounds = Produce reverse moulds for fibrous work = Casting and fixing fibrous plaster work MORE INFORMATION ON THE STARDS https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-standard-plasterer Page 8 Page 9
PLUMBING HEATING LEVEL 2 The NVQ Level 2 Plumbing and Heating qualification is designed for anyone who wants to become a Plumber or Domestic Heating Engineer. It provides all the basic domestic heating and plumbing training you need to start work in the industry. Individual employers will set the selection criteria but typically, you will need grades 4 or above (C or above in the old grade structure) in English and maths. = Plumbing & Heating Engineer = Maintenance Operative for large organisations = Bathroom/Kitchen Installer Other = Understand how to communicate with others within building services engineering = Install and maintain domestic plumbing and heating systems The training duration will be 24 months. of evidence, attend the College one day per week and receive regular workplace assessments in order to assess competency and during the length of the course sit a number of exams including Functional Level 2 English and maths if you do not have grades 4 (C in the old grade structure). = NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Heating During the programme you will understand and carry out safe working practices in building services engineering, apply domestic hot and cold water system installation and maintenance, domestic above ground drainage system installation and maintenance techniques and install and maintain domestic wet central heating systems. The qualification comprises of 5 mandatory units and 1 optional unit. MATORY UNITS: Understand and carry out: = Safe working practices in building services engineering 1 WEEK COLLEGE INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION CARRY OUT SAFE WORKING PRACTICES IN BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERING CARRY OUT SITE PREPARATION PIPEWORK FABRICATION FOR PLUMBING HEATING S SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES WITHIN MECHANICAL SERVICES ENGINEERING COLD WATER COLD WATER CENTRAL HEATING RAINWATER ABOVE GROUND DRAINAGE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MEASURES WITHIN BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERING HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH OTHERS WITHIN BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERING INSTALL MAINTAIN PLUMBING HEATING = Site preparations, and pipework fabrication techniques for domestic plumbing and heating systems Understand and apply: = Scientific principles within mechanical services engineering PROJECTS & PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT QUARTERLY REVIEWS WITH ASSESOR LINE MANAGER / COACH = Domestic cold water system installation and maintenance techniques = Domestic hot water system installation and maintenance techniques = Domestic central heating system installation and maintenance techniques = Domestic rainwater system installation and maintenance techniques = Domestic above ground drainage system installation and maintenance techniques = Environmental protection measures within building services engineering MORE INFORMATION ON THE STARDS https://www.gov.uk/guidance/plumbing-and-heating-apprenticeships Page 10 Page 11
PLUMBING HEATING LEVEL 3 You will learn how to install, maintain and repair a range of complex plumbing installations, central heating boilers and systems and hot water systems. Individual employers will set the selection criteria but typically, you will need grades 4 or above (C or above in the old grade structure) in English and maths. = Central Heating Systems Installer = Boiler Service and Maintenance Engineer = Hot Water System Installer = Hot Water System and Maintenance Engineer = NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Domestic Plumbing and Heating The qualification comprises of 5 mandatory units and 1 optional unit. MATORY UNITS Understand and apply: = Domestic cold water system installation, commissioning, service and maintenance techniques = Domestic hot water system installation, commissioning, service and maintenance techniques = Domestic central heating system installation, commissioning, service and maintenance techniques of evidence, attend the College one day per week and receive regular workplace assessments in order to assess competency and during the length of the course sit a number of exams including Functional Level 2 English and maths if you do not have grades 4 (C in the old grade structure). The training duration will be 24 months. 1 WEEK COLLEGE INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION COLD WATER COMMISSIONING, SERVICE HOT WATER COMMISSIONING, SERVICE CENTRAL HEATING COMMISSIONING, SERVICE ELECTRICAL WORK ON PLUMBING HEATING S COMPONENT SANTIATION COMMISSIONING, SERVICE TIGHTNESS TEST, PURGE, COMMISSION DE-COMMISION GAS PIPEWORK UP TO 35MM 1 1/4 DIAMETER IN SMALL NATURAL GAS S RAINWATER HOW TO ORGANISE RESOURCES WITHIN BSE PROJECTS & PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT INSTALL, COMMISSION DE-COMMISION GAS PIPEWORK UP TO 35MM 1 1/4 DIAMETER IN SMALL NATURAL COMMERCAIL PREMISES SPECIFIC CORE QUARTERLY REVIEWS WITH ASSESOR LINE MANAGER / COACH CORE GAS SAFETY PRINCIPLES FOR NATURAL GAS WITHIN BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERING MAINTAIN GAS WATER HEATING WET CENTRAL HEATING APPLIANCES INSTALL GAS WATER HEATING WET CENTRAL APPLIANCES INSTALL, COMMISSION, SERVICE MAINTAIN PLUMBING HEATING S = Electrical work on domestic plumbing and heating systems and components = Domestic sanitation system installation, commissioning, service and maintenance techniques = Tightness test, purge, commission and de-commission gas pipework up to 35mm 1/4 diameter in small natural gas installations = Understand how to organise resources within BSE = Install, commission and de-commission gas pipework up to 35mm 1/4 diameter in domestic and small commercial premises = Specific core installation and maintenance = Understand core gas safety principles for natural gas within domestic building services engineering = Maintain gas water heating and wet central heating appliances = Install domestic gas water heaters and wet central heating appliances MORE INFORMATION ON THE STARDS = Install, commission, service and maintain domestic plumbing and heating systems https://www.gov.uk/guidance/plumbing-and-heating-apprenticeships Page 12 Page 13
PROPERTY OPERATIVE LEVEL 2 The Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative qualification is ideal for those who want to gain experience in more than one construction trade or who works in an occupation that requires general knowledge. ELECTIVE UNITS = Security and access systems in property maintenance = Accessibility and inclusion in property maintenance Individual employers will set the selection criteria but typically, you will need grades 3 or above (D or above in the old grade structure) in English and maths. = Maintenance Assistant = Property Engineer = Facilities Assistant = Maintenance Engineer = Maintenance Manager = Maintenance Technician = Caretaker = Multi-Skilled Technician = Premises Manager = NVQ Level 2 Property Maintenance This qualification comprises of completing all mandatory units and either one or both of elective units. MATORY UNITS of evidence, attend the College one day per week and receive regular workplace visits in order to assess competency and a final end point assessments, you will sit a number of exams including Functional Level 1 English and maths if you do not have grades 4 (C in the old grade structure). The training duration will be 12-18 months. = Understanding the roles, responsibilities and reporting procedures of a property maintenance operative = Health and safety in property maintenance = Apply customer services in property maintenance PROJECTS & PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT = Carry out painting and tiling tasks = Plan and carry out preventative property maintenance QUARTERLY REVIEWS WITH ASSESOR LINE MANAGER / COACH = Carry out plumbing maintenance and repairs = Carry out electrical testing and repairs = Understanding and maintain heating ventilation and air conditioning plant = Internal and external building fabric maintenance = Understand energy, environment and sustainable practices within property maintenance = Control of property maintenance related resources and equipment MORE INFORMATION ON THE STARDS = Working with external contractors https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-standard-property-maintenance-operative 1 WEEK COLLEGE INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION MADORTY UNITS ING THE ROLES, RESPONSIBILITES REPORTING PROCEDURES OF A PROPERTY OPERATIVE HEALTH & SAFETY IN PROPERTY APPLY CUSTOMER SERVICES IN PROPERTY MAINTENACE CARRY OU PAINTING TILING TASKS PLAN CARRY OUT PREVENTATIVE PROPERTY CARRY OUT PLUMBING REPAIRS CARRY OUT ELECTRICAL TESTING REPAIRS ING MAINTAIN HEATING VENTILATION AIR CONDUCTING PLANT INTERNAL EXTERNAL BUILDING FABRIC ING MAINTAIN HEATING VENTILATION AIR CONDUCTING PLANT INTERNAL EXTERNAL BUILDING FABRIC ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES WITH PROPERTY CONTROL OF PROPERTY RELATED RESOURCE EQUIPMENT WORKING WITH EXTERNAL CONTRACTORS Page 14 Page 15
SITE CARPENTRY LEVEL 2 You ll learn how to carry out carpentry maintenance, set-up and operate a circular saw, carry out first fix flooring and roofing, frames, partitions and stairs and second fixing operations. Individual employers will set the selection criteria but typically, you will need grades 3 or above (D or above in the old grade structure) in English and maths. of evidence attend the College one day per week and receive regular workplace visits in order to assess competency and a final end point assessments, you will sit a number of exams including Functional Level 1 English and maths if you do not have grades 4 (C in the old grade structure). The training duration will be 24 months. = Carpenter = NVQ Level 2 Site Carpentry This qualification comprises of a total of 62 credits. 10 credits must be achieved from the mandatory units and a minimum of 52 credits from the optional units available. MATORY UNITS = Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace = Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace = Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace 1 WEEK COLLEGE INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION MATORY UNITS CONFORMING TO GENERAL HEALTH, SAFETY WELFARE CONFORMING TO PRODUCTIVE WORKING PRACTICES PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION COMMUNICATION OPTIONAL UNIT ERECTING STRUCTURAL CARCASSING COMPONENTS INSTALLING FIRST FIXING COMPONENTS INSTALLING SECOND FIXING COMPONENTS MAINTAINING NON-STRUCTUAL CARPENTRY WORK SETTING-UP USING TRANSPORTABLE CUTTING SHAPING MACHINES OPTIONAL UNITS = Erecting structural carcassing components in the workplace PROJECTS & PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT QUARTERLY REVIEWS WITH ASSESOR LINE MANAGER / COACH = Installing first fixing components in the workplace = Installing second fixing components in the workplace = Maintaining non-structural carpentry work in the workplace = Setting up and using transportable cutting and shaping machines in the workplace MORE INFORMATION ON THE STARDS https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-standard-carpentry-and-joinery Page 16 Page 17
SITE CARPENTRY LEVEL 3 You ll learn how to set-up and use fixed and transportable machinery, operate a circular saw, carry out first fix flooring, stairs and roofing, frames, partitions and stairs and second double doors and mouldings. The training duration will be 24 months. Individual employers will set the selection criteria but typically, grades 3 or above (D or above in the old grade structure) in English and maths and also NVQ Level 2 in Site Carpentry. = Site Carpenter 1 WEEK COLLEGE INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HEALTH & SAFETY WELFARE IN CONSTUCTION CARRY OUT FIRST FIX FLOORING ROOFING CARRY OUT SECOND FIXING OPERATIONS PRINCIPLES OF ORGANISING, PLANNING PRICING CONSTUCTION WORK CARRY OUT FIRST FIX ROOFING STAIRS CARRY OUT SECOND FIXING DOUBLE DOORS MOULDINGS SET UP USE FIXED TRANSPORTABLE MACHINERY = Architectural Joiner = NVQ Level 3 Site carpentry PROJECTS & PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT QUARTERLY REVIEWS WITH ASSESOR LINE MANAGER / COACH This qualification comprises of the following mandatory units. MATORY UNITS = Health, safety and welfare in construction = Carry out first fix flooring and roofing = Carry out second fixing operations = Principles of organising, planning and pricing construction work = Carry out first fix roofing and stairs = Carry out second fixing double doors and mouldings = Set up and use fixed and transportable machinery of evidence, attend the College one day per week and receive regular workplace visits in order to assess competency and a final end point assessments. You will sit a number of exams including Functional Level 2 English and maths if you do not have grades 4 (C in the old grade structure). MORE INFORMATION ON THE STARDS https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-standard-advanced-carpentry-and-joinery Page 18 Page 19
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