Advanced Selection Preferences

What do the levels mean?

  • Level 1
  • Level 2
  • Level 3
  • Level 4
  • Level 5
  • Level 6
  • Level 7

Entry requirements:

Generally at least 4 GCSEs at A*-G (or equivalent), although some courses may require no formal qualifications. There will be an interview and/or assessment.

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

Level 1 qualifications

Progression:

Further courses at Level 1 or 2

Entry requirements:

At least 4 GCSEs at A*-D or an equivalent Level 1 qualification. There will be an interview and/or assessment.

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 2, NVQ Level 2 Diploma or Apprenticeship

Progression:

Level 3 course, Advanced Apprenticeship, Employment

Entry requirements:

At least 4 GCSEs at A*-C (English and Maths preferred) or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit or Distinction Level. There will be an interview and/or assessment.

Duration:

2 Years

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 3 (and Extended Level 3), NVQ Level 3 Diploma or Advanced Apprenticeship

Progression:

Higher Education: Degree/HND/HNC, NVQ Level 4, Higher Apprenticeship, Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 3 qualification

Duration:

1 or 2 Years

Qualifications you could gain:

HNC, CertHE, NVQ Level 4 or Higher Apprenticeship

Progression:

BTEC Level 5 qualification or Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 4 qualification

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 5 Diploma, DipHE, NVQ Level 5, HND or Foundation Degree

Progression:

BTEC Level 6 qualification or Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 5 qualification

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BA (Honours) Degree

Progression:

BTEC Level 7 qualification or Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 6 qualification

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 7 Diploma

Progression:

Employment

Information for general guidance purposes only, course entry criteria may vary.

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Intermediate Apprenticeship in Trowel Occupations (Yr 1 of 2)

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Who is the course suitable for?

This course is suitable for those seeking a career in the construction industry, in roles requiring skills such as bricklaying. Within your job role you will be responsible for setting out basic structures, building brick and block walling, laying domestic drainage, placing and finishing concrete and rendering surfaces. This course will give you the opportunity to pursue a career working on a wide range of building projects, including new builds and refurbishments.

What is required to join this course?

- 5 GCSEs grade A*-C including Maths and English or the equivalent
OR
- Foundation Certificate Building Craft Occupations or an equivalent
AND
- Successful College interview/assessment

What will I learn, how will I be assessed and what qualifications will I achieve?

You will have the opportunity to study:
- Erecting masonry structures in the workplace
- Laying domestic drainage in the workplace
- Building methods and construction technology
- Build solid walling, isolated and attached piers
- Moving and handling resources in the workplace
- Conforming to general safety in the workplace
- Conforming to efficient working practices in the workplace

How will the course be taught?

You will collect evidence from the workplace, and be observed in the workplace, by an assessor from the College. You will also study the underpinning knowledge, with practical assessments in the workshop and online exams.

What are the career/progression opportunities?

- Further employment in the industry as a skilled worker
- Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying
- After gaining work experience, there are also opportunities to progress into occupational work supervision, management or technical support areas

How to enrol and about reduced fees?

To enrol on a course, please drop in to our Admissions department at the main site, Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, and one of our advisors will be pleased to help you. Alternatively you can telephone (023) 8091 1299.

Payment is accepted by cheque, credit or debit card at the time of enrolment.

Course Dates

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The college wishes to ensure that it complies with the requirements of the DDA (as amended by the Special Educational Needs & Disability Act 2001). If you have a disability please contact the Additional Learning Support Department team on 023 8091 1235/1210.

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For further information telephone 023 8091 1299 or visit www.eastleigh.ac.uk