Foundation Construction Diploma
Trowel Occupations

A practical programme of Construction Training combined with an external assessment. This award is the first stage of a range of construction qualifications linked to the NVQ framework and apprenticeship programme.

Entry Requirements:
Successful interview and references

Length of course: 1 year

Units of training:
• Handle and store resources
• Contribute to working relationships
• Contribute to provide working platforms
• Prepare materials for use (mixings)
• Prepare components for use (cutting)
• Prepare components and materials
   (brick and block laying)

Progression:
• NVQ Level 1 Trowel Occupations
• Intermediate Construction Diploma

Intermediate Construction Diploma
Trowel Occupations

A practical programme of activity with assessment in Trowel Occupation units. This award is directly related to NVQ Level 2 Trowel Occupations and is the technical certificate within a foundation apprenticeship programme.

Entry Requirements:
Successful interview, references and/or
Foundation Construction Award or Diploma

Length of course: 1 year

Units of training:
• Store materials and equipment
• Erect and dismantle basic working platforms
• Set out basic building
• Construct walling detail
• Signalling for the movement of loads

Progression:
• NVQ Level 2 Trowel Occupations
• Advanced Construction Diploma Trowel Occupations