What you'll be able to do

• Prepare a job application that meets employer requirements
• Prepare a CV that accurately reflects skills and experience

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the different types of tools and equipment used in bricklaying and blocklaying
• Set out the work area accurately, ensuring correct alignment and dimensions
• Cut bricks and blocks to the required size and shape using appropriate tools
• Roll, spread, and place a bed joint and perpendicular joint onto bricks and blocks, ensuring correct thickness and consistency
• Build small walls using bricks and blocks, maintaining correct bond and alignment
• Know about different pointing and jointing techniques used in brickwork
• Apply a joint finish to brickwork, creating a neat and professional appearance
• Work safely and efficiently, following health and safety guidelines and using appropriate personal protective equipment

What you'll be able to do

• Find out about different career options available
• Assess career options based on personal skills and interests
• Plan goals for a future career path

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the different types of hand tools used in carpentry and their specific applications
• Use face and edge marks accurately to guide cutting and shaping of timber
• Saw timber to a line, maintaining accuracy and control
• Plane timber to achieve a smooth and even surface
• Use a chisel to create joints and shape timber effectively
• Work safely in a carpentry environment, following health and safety guidelines

What you'll be able to do

• Use written communication methods effectively in a work context.
• Use oral communication methods effectively in a work context.

What you'll be able to do

• Select a suitable focus for a community project
• Communicate the benefits of engaging in a community environment project to others
• Plan a community environment project with clear objectives and timelines
• Participate effectively in a community environment project
• Review a community environment project, identifying successes and areas for improvement

What you'll be able to do

• Conduct yourself appropriately in a work setting, demonstrating professional behaviour.
• Review and evaluate your own conduct in a work setting, identifying areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the tools required to construct a timber product, including their uses and maintenance
• Select and prepare the materials needed to construct the timber product, ensuring they are suitable for the purpose
• Identify and measure timber components accurately, using appropriate measuring tools
• Prepare joints in timber components, such as mortise and tenon or dovetail joints
• Fit joints together securely, ensuring a strong and accurate connection
• Assemble the timber product according to the design specifications
• Clean up the product using a plane to achieve a smooth and even surface
• Work safely and efficiently, following health and safety guidelines and using appropriate personal protective equipment

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of good customer service
• Demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with customers
• Demonstrate the ability to perform common customer service tasks

What you'll be able to do

• Utilise digital skills to locate and manage work-related information effectively.
• Create new digital content and edit existing digital content for specific work-related purposes.
• Use digital skills to communicate effectively with colleagues and other stakeholders in a work context.
• Work online and use digital devices safely, securely and responsibly, adhering to organisational policies and procedures in a work context.
• Identify and respond appropriately to common technical problems encountered when using digital devices and online systems.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the typical patterns of domestic energy use in the UK
• Know about the principles of energy efficiency in domestic settings
• Know the environmental and financial benefits of domestic energy efficiency
• Know how householders can improve domestic energy efficiency through various measures

What you'll be able to do

• Demonstrate the ability to engage effectively in discussions, contributing relevant information and ideas.
• Demonstrate the ability to listen attentively to others in a discussion and respond appropriately, showing understanding and respect for different viewpoints.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the main environmental issues affecting the construction industry, such as pollution and resource depletion
• Know the importance of energy conservation in the construction industry and its impact on the environment
• Know methods of reducing waste while working in the construction industry, including recycling and reuse

What you'll be able to do

• Know how and why the climate is changing globally
• Know about the effects of climate change on plants, animals and people in different environments
• Know about the concept of a carbon footprint and its impact
• Know how individuals and businesses can reduce their own carbon footprint through practical measures

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the tools and equipment required to erect block walls
• Prepare the work area for erecting block walls
• Set out block walls according to specifications
• Dry bond walls to check for accuracy
• Erect block walls according to specifications
• Describe pointing and jointing techniques
• Finish a joint to a professional standard
• Work safely at all times when erecting block walls

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the key characteristics and qualities that contribute to the success of an entrepreneur.
• Recognise the factors that contribute to a successful entrepreneurial venture.
• Evaluate your own skills, qualities, and experience to determine your suitability for enterprise.
• Assess your own strengths and weaknesses in relation to the demands of starting and running a business.

What you'll be able to do

• Discuss ideas for an enterprise activity, considering their feasibility and potential benefits.
• Select an enterprise idea based on its potential for success and alignment with personal interests.
• Present an idea for an enterprise activity to others, clearly communicating its purpose, benefits, and potential challenges.

What you'll be able to do

• Select the appropriate resources for fixing dry lining boards.
• Calculate the amount of dry lining board required for a given task.
• Fix dry lining boards securely and safely.
• Know about the environmental impact of dry lining materials and processes.

What you'll be able to do

• Select the appropriate tools and equipment required to construct specified timber components
• Accurately mark out a timber component according to a given design or specification
• Use hand tools safely and effectively to construct timber components
• Clear and organise a work area following the construction of timber components, disposing of waste appropriately

What you'll be able to do

• Know about safe conduct in construction environments, adhering to established procedures and protocols.
• Know about common hazards present in construction environments, recognising potential risks and dangers.
• Know about the purpose and use of safety equipment in construction, ensuring personal protection and preventing accidents.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify roles and responsibilities related to health and safety within the workplace
• Recognise common workplace hazards
• Apply methods to control risks associated with identified workplace hazards
• Describe the procedures for responding to accidents in the workplace
• Describe the procedures for responding to incidents in the workplace

What you'll be able to do

• Identify an area within a business that requires improvement in terms of sustainability
• Identify relevant processes, practices, or resources that can support sustainability improvements
• Develop a project plan to support improvements in sustainability within the identified area
• Present the developed project plan effectively to relevant stakeholders

What you'll be able to do

• Know the tools and equipment used for cutting and jointing plastic rainwater pipe and gutters.
• Know the relevant safety requirements for using tools and access equipment when installing plastic rainwater systems.
• Know the basic maintenance requirements for the tools used in plastic rainwater system installation.
• Know the different fittings and sizes of plastic rainwater pipe and gutters.
• Fabricate plastic rainwater systems according to specifications.
• Install plastic rainwater pipe and guttering correctly.
• Work safely and efficiently throughout the installation process.

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare effectively for an interview by researching the organisation and the role.
• Identify appropriate questions to ask the interviewer.
• Plan the logistics of attending the interview, including travel arrangements and timings.
• Plan how to present yourself professionally and appropriately at the interview.
• Present yourself positively and confidently during the interview.
• Communicate your skills, experience, and suitability for the role effectively.
• Review your performance in the interview, identifying areas of strength and areas for improvement.
• Reflect on the feedback received and use it to enhance future interview performance.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the key aspects of self-employment
• Plan for self-employment effectively
• Manage income and expenditure in self-employment

What you'll be able to do

• Understand spoken language and its meaning
• Respond appropriately to spoken language
• Listen attentively during exchanges with others
• Respond effectively during exchanges with others

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare for a work placement by understanding the organisation, role, and expectations.
• Identify any necessary equipment or resources required for the placement.
• Set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals for the work placement.
• Monitor progress towards achieving the set goals throughout the placement.
• Review the work placement experience, evaluating the achievement of set goals.
• Reflect on the skills and knowledge gained during the placement and identify areas for further development.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the hand tools and equipment used for measuring and marking out in plumbing applications.
• Know the safety precautions and maintenance requirements for the hand tools and equipment used.
• Accurately measure and mark out components according to given specifications.
• Estimate the material requirements for a given plumbing installation task.
• Work safely at all times, adhering to relevant health and safety regulations.

What you'll be able to do

• Communicate your own wants, needs, and views clearly and respectfully to others during a negotiation.
• Express your position confidently and assertively.
• Respond appropriately to the objections or queries raised by others during a negotiation.
• Address concerns and provide reasoned explanations for your position.
• Discuss the wants, needs, and views of others involved in the negotiation process.
• Listen actively and empathetically to understand different perspectives.
• Suggest potential ways forward at the end of a negotiation process, aiming for a mutually acceptable outcome.
• Propose compromises and solutions that address the needs of all parties involved.

What you'll be able to do

• Select appropriate numeracy skills relevant to a specific task or situation in a work context.
• Identify the required calculations or measurements needed.
• Apply appropriate numeracy skills accurately and efficiently in a work context.
• Perform calculations, measurements, or data analysis using relevant techniques.
• Use the results obtained from applying numeracy skills to inform decision-making in a work context.
• Interpret and present numerical data effectively to colleagues or clients.

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare a working area for painting, ensuring it is clean, safe, and suitable for the task.
• Prepare the necessary tools, equipment, and materials for painting, ensuring they are in good working order.
• Apply paint evenly and effectively to different surface areas, achieving a satisfactory finish.
• Work safely and efficiently throughout the painting process, minimising waste and adhering to health and safety guidelines.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the resources required to produce plastic pipework, including materials, tools, and equipment.
• Produce plastic supply pipework to the required standards and specifications.
• Produce plastic waste pipework to the required standards and specifications.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, adhering to relevant health and safety regulations within a plastering environment.
• Prepare the tools and equipment used in plastering, ensuring they are clean and in good working order.
• Know about the different types of materials used in plastering, including their properties and applications.
• Apply plaster to a surface, achieving a smooth and even finish.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the resources required to fix rainwater goods, including the different types of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Prepare for fixing rainwater goods, ensuring the area is safe and ready for installation.
• Fix rainwater goods securely and correctly, ensuring they function effectively.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify and explore various job vacancy sources
• Utilise different methods to find out about job vacancies
• Take a proactive approach to job searching, including networking and direct applications

What you'll be able to do

• Demonstrate good time-keeping in a work-related context
• Organise tasks and resources effectively in a work environment
• Manage own feelings and behaviours appropriately in the workplace
• Review and evaluate own self-management skills, identifying areas for improvement

What you'll be able to do

• Set a personal target relating to work, ensuring it is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART)
• Monitor and review progress towards a personal target, identifying any challenges and adjustments needed

What you'll be able to do

• Know the resources required to produce carpentry joints
• Joint timber using appropriate techniques

What you'll be able to do

• Think creatively, generating new ideas and approaches
• Work creatively to apply imaginative solutions to issues, demonstrating innovation and problem-solving skills

What you'll be able to do

• Engage with issues that affect their communities (e.g. place of learning, work or area in which they live), demonstrating awareness and understanding
• Take action to bring about improvements within communities, contributing to positive change and development

What you'll be able to do

• Plan investigations effectively, considering the purpose, scope, and resources required.
• Carry out investigations using appropriate methods to gather relevant information.
• Present findings of investigations in a clear, organised, and accessible format.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify own strengths and weaknesses in relation to specific tasks or activities.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for own development, aligned with identified strengths and weaknesses.
• Reflect on progress and achievement towards set goals, identifying areas for further improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Select appropriate solutions to a defined work-related problem or issue, justifying the choice based on relevant criteria.
• Apply a chosen strategy to address a work-related problem or issue, monitoring progress and making adjustments as necessary.

What you'll be able to do

• Know what sustainability means in the context of environmental, social, and economic factors.
• Know how human activity, including industrial processes and consumption patterns, is threatening sustainability.
• Know how a specific business or sector is working towards achieving sustainability through various initiatives and practices.

What you'll be able to do

• Research various ways individuals can help fight climate change, gathering information from reliable sources.
• Identify specific ways to reduce own negative impact on the environment in daily life.
• Implement practical actions or changes to reduce their negative impact on the environment, such as reducing waste or conserving energy.
• Reflect on how effectively they have been reducing their negative impact on the environment, evaluating the outcomes of implemented actions and identifying areas for further improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Manage own time effectively whilst undertaking work or study activities.
• Review own time management skills and identify areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Plan and prepare adequately for a wallpapering task
• Assist competently in a wallpapering task under supervision
• Work safely and efficiently, adhering to health and safety guidelines

What you'll be able to do

• Identify potential risks and hazards present in a work environment.
• Reduce the risk of harm to themselves and others in the workplace.
• Deal with low-risk hazards appropriately in the workplace environment.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the key aspects of the construction industry
• Know about different job roles available in the construction industry
• Know the range of skills needed to work effectively in the construction industry
• Identify and develop own skills for working in construction

What you'll be able to do

• Contribute to planning activities as part of a team, sharing ideas and agreeing on objectives and strategies.
• Work positively as a member of a team, supporting colleagues, communicating effectively, and contributing to a positive team environment.
• Review own performance as a member of a team, identifying strengths and areas for improvement, and seeking feedback from colleagues.

What you'll be able to do

• Work positively and constructively with colleagues to achieve shared goals.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the tools and equipment used for cutting and jointing plastic soil and waste pipe, and their correct application
• Know about the different types of plastic soil and waste pipe used in basic plumbing systems and their appropriate uses
• Produce pipework assemblies in plastic soil and waste pipe, demonstrating correct jointing techniques
• Work safely, adhering to relevant health and safety regulations and guidelines