What you'll be able to do

• Interpret information on the assembly of units for interiors, including plans, drawings, and manufacturer's instructions
• Prepare and assemble components to specification, using appropriate tools and techniques to ensure accuracy and stability
• Finish and check the assembly of the unit, ensuring all parts are securely fastened and the unit is functioning correctly
• Understand the ways of working that ensure their own and other's safety, including the safe use of tools and equipment and the handling of materials

What you'll be able to do

• Plan for a tiling project, including measuring the area, calculating the number of tiles required, and selecting appropriate materials.
• Use setting out and fixing techniques to ensure tiles are correctly positioned and securely attached.
• Use tile cutting techniques to create tiles of the required size and shape.
• Use grouting techniques to fill the gaps between tiles and create a waterproof seal.
• Leave the work area and tools in a clean and safe state, disposing of waste materials appropriately.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the different types of tools and equipment used for floor and wall tiling and their safe operation.
• Know about the relevant materials used in tiling, including adhesives, grouts, and sealants, and their appropriate applications.
• Know about the different types of background surfaces suitable for tiling and how to prepare them correctly.
• Know about the purpose and correct usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used for basic tiling activities.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the different types of hand tools used in carpentry and their specific applications.
• Demonstrate the ability to accurately use face and edge marks for carpentry tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to saw timber accurately to a marked line.
• Demonstrate the ability to plane timber to achieve a smooth and even surface.
• Demonstrate the ability to use a chisel safely and effectively for various carpentry tasks.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify a range of career or work options, considering personal skills and interests.
• Complete applications for work or training opportunities, presenting information accurately and effectively.
• Present oneself effectively at an interview, demonstrating appropriate communication and interpersonal skills.
• Plan for future work or training, setting realistic goals and identifying necessary steps.

What you'll be able to do

• Select and use hand tools and equipment required for constructing half brick wide walls safely and effectively
• Use skills and techniques required to construct half brick wide walls to a specified standard
• Understand the purpose of planning, organising and setting out a workstation efficiently for constructing half brick wide walls
• Identify materials used in bricklaying and their properties
• Construct a half brick wall in stretcher bond according to given instructions and specifications

What you'll be able to do

• Select and use hand tools and equipment required for constructing one brick wide walls safely and effectively
• Use skills and techniques required to construct one brick wide walls to a specified standard
• Understand the purpose of planning, organising and setting out a workstation efficiently for constructing one brick wide walls
• Identify materials used in bricklaying and their properties
• Construct a one brick wide wall according to given instructions and specifications

What you'll be able to do

• Know the hand tools used in building maintenance processes and their applications.
• Know the materials used in building maintenance processes and their properties.
• Know the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used in building maintenance processes and the reasons for their use.
• Apply safe working practices to perform building maintenance tasks.
• Work responsibly with others in a building maintenance environment.
• Seek and respond to guidance when working as part of a team carrying out building maintenance.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the basic equipment used to produce construction drawings, including their purpose and care.
• Prepare a sheet of drawing paper for producing a construction drawing.
• Produce a basic construction drawing using appropriate equipment and techniques.
• Work responsibly with others in a construction drawing environment.
• Seek and respond to guidance when working as part of a team to produce construction drawings.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the hand tools and equipment used in basic painting tasks and their correct application.
• Know the materials used in basic painting tasks, including different types of paint and their properties.
• Know the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used in basic painting tasks and the reasons for using each item.
• Apply safe working practices to paint a flat wall area, including preparation and application techniques.
• Work responsibly with others in a construction painting environment.
• Seek and respond to guidance when working as part of a team carrying out construction painting tasks.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the hand tools used in basic plumbing processes and their applications
• Know the materials and components used in basic plumbing processes and their properties
• Know the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used in basic plumbing processes and how to use it correctly
• Apply safe working practices to perform plumbing operations, adhering to health and safety regulations
• Work responsibly with others in a team environment, demonstrating effective communication and cooperation
• Seek and respond to guidance when working as part of a team, demonstrating a willingness to learn and improve

What you'll be able to do

• Interpret information on the fitting of interior units, including plans, drawings, and manufacturer's instructions
• Fix and fit furniture components in location, using appropriate tools and techniques to ensure a secure and accurate fit
• Check the final fitting of an interior unit, ensuring it is level, aligned, and functioning correctly
• Understand the ways of working that ensure their own and other's safety, including manual handling techniques and the use of personal protective equipment

What you'll be able to do

• Interpret information for fixing and fitting work surfaces, including plans, drawings, and specifications
• Check that the work area is ready for positioning the work surface(s), ensuring it is clean, level, and free from obstructions
• Secure the work surface(s) in position to a given standard, using appropriate tools and techniques
• Understand the ways of working that ensure their own and other's safety, including risk assessments and safe handling procedures

What you'll be able to do

• Select and use appropriate hand tools to produce basic woodworking joints accurately and safely
• Select suitable materials for producing basic woodworking joints, considering their properties and application
• Store materials used to produce basic woodworking joints correctly, preventing damage and waste
• Mark out accurately to produce basic woodworking joints, ensuring precise dimensions and alignment
• Form basic woodworking joints using appropriate techniques and tools, achieving strong and durable connections

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how times are written in different formats, including 12-hour and 24-hour clocks
• Understand how dates are written in different formats, including day/month/year and month/day/year
• Know the relationship between different units of time, such as seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months and years
• Calculate using time, including adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing time intervals
• Read temperatures from various measuring instruments, such as thermometers
• Compare temperatures, determining which is higher or lower
• Measure temperature accurately using appropriate measuring instruments

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the different types of tools and equipment used in plastering, and their specific functions
• Know about the different types of materials used in plastering, including their properties and applications
• Know about the different types of backgrounds that can receive plaster, and how to prepare them
• Plan and prepare for plastering, including selecting appropriate tools, materials and techniques
• Know about different floating techniques used in plastering, and their purposes
• Apply plaster to a surface, achieving a smooth and even finish

What you'll be able to do

• Safely and effectively remove a decorative covering from a ceiling or wall area, such as wallpaper or paint
• Prepare a ceiling or wall for decoration, ensuring it is clean, smooth and ready to receive a new covering
• Maintain tools and the working area, keeping them clean, organised and safe throughout the preparation process

What you'll be able to do

• Produce quality finish ground coats for painted decorative work, ensuring a smooth and even surface
• Produce broken colour effects using acrylic and oil-based scumbles, demonstrating a range of techniques
• Apply single colour stencils accurately and neatly to a prepared surface

What you'll be able to do

• Plan a project to promote sustainability within a chosen environment, including identifying objectives and resources.
• Undertake a sustainability project, implementing the planned activities and monitoring progress.
• Present the results of a sustainability project, communicating findings and recommendations effectively.
• Reflect on the sustainability project, evaluating its success and identifying areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about different types of career opportunities available in the construction industry.
• Know about different types of organisation offering career opportunities in the construction industry.
• Understand how career choices can impact upon an individual’s lifestyle.
• Make informed career choices based on available information.
• Work responsibly with others in a construction environment.
• Seek and respond to guidance when working as part of a team in a construction setting.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand metric units of measurement, including length, weight and capacity.
• Use appropriate units for measurement in practical tasks.
• Use instruments for measurement accurately and safely.
• Read scales on measuring instruments to determine accurate measurements.

What you'll be able to do

• Know commonly used materials in the workshop and their appropriate applications
• Stack and store materials safely and efficiently, following workplace procedures
• Use access equipment safely and correctly, adhering to health and safety guidelines
• Identify bricklaying tools and equipment and their specific uses
• Use a brick trowel effectively for spreading mortar and laying bricks
• Re-point an area of brickwork to a satisfactory standard
• Measure, cut and level bricks accurately using appropriate tools and techniques

What you'll be able to do

• Follow good practice in preparing the work area, ensuring it is safe and organised
• Follow good practice in maintaining the work area, keeping it clean and tidy throughout the task
• Select, use and maintain tools and equipment required for painting interior ceilings and walls
• Prepare a surface for painting, ensuring it is clean, smooth and ready to receive paint
• Paint a selected surface or area, applying paint evenly and achieving a professional finish
• Maintain the work area and equipment, cleaning and storing them appropriately after use

What you'll be able to do

• Know the tools and equipment used in plastering, including their purpose and maintenance
• Prepare the work area for plastering, ensuring it is clean, dry, and properly protected
• Fix rules or angle beads to corners, ensuring they are level and securely attached
• Apply a floating coat to the wall, achieving a smooth and even surface
• Apply a finishing coat to the wall, creating a professional and aesthetically pleasing finish

What you'll be able to do

• Know the tools and equipment used in plastering and their specific applications
• Prepare the work area for plastering activities, ensuring safety and efficiency
• Fix rules or angle beads accurately to corners to provide a straight and level edge
• Apply a floating coat to the wall, achieving the correct thickness and consistency
• Apply a finishing coat of plaster to a satisfactory standard

What you'll be able to do

• Know about a range of manual woodworking tools and their specific uses in woodworking applications.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain woodworking tools in good working order, including sharpening and cleaning.
• Know about a range of electrical woodworking tools and their specific uses in woodworking applications.
• Demonstrate the ability to store woodworking tools and materials safely and securely.

What you'll be able to do

• Select appropriate tools and materials for a given wallpapering task
• Plan and prepare the area for a wallpapering task, taking into account safety considerations
• Apply wallpaper to a surface, ensuring a professional finish
• Maintain wallpapering tools in good working order and maintain a clean and safe working area