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Clyst Works,
Clyst Road,
Topsham,
Exeter
Devon EX3 0DB
 

Forces Resettlement CoursesService Leavers

Plumbing

Plumbing 6129 Technical Certificate Level 2 and Level 3

Plumbing 6089 NVQ Level 2 and Level 3

WRAS Water Regulations

Unvented

Gas Courses (for new entrants)

Oil Courses


Electrical

Basic Electrical Awareness

EAL Part P Domestic Installers

City & Guilds 2377 PAT Testing

City & Guilds 2382 17th Edition

City & Guilds 2391 Test & Inspect

City & Guilds 2330 Technical Certificate

City & Guilds 2330 Technical Certificate - Home Study

EAL NVQ Level 3

Plastering/drylining

City & Guilds 6217

Introduction to plastering/drylining

ICA Award

NVQ

Carpentry

ICA Award

NVQ

Introduction to carpentry


NVQ On-site Assessments (Work placement required)

Bricklaying

Carpentry

Electrical

Painting & Decorating

Plastering

Plumbing

Maintenance

Lead Work Courses

1 week course available demonstrating the fabrication techniques of bossing and lead burning.  Candidates will gain the necessary skills to weatherproof a full chimney including front apron, back gutter, soakers and step flashing.  In addition to this candidates will fabricate a lead slate and need to pass a unit exam. 

Duration:  1 week        

Cost:  £550.00 + VAT and registration £90.00.


Plumbing Technical Certificate Level 2 - 6129

Designed to provide a basis for the training required to support the NVQs in plumbing. It should be noted that achievement of the 6129 does not mean you are fully qualified. Completion of a 6089 NVQ is required.

Course Programme

To enable certification of the City & Guilds 6129 certificate in your allocated 6 week resettlement there is the option of a home study package to work through prior to attending the centre.
During your resettlement programme dedicated times will be allocated to revision (of your prior home study) for each unit before the unit examinations.
Please contact if alternative delivery is required i.e, evening or day release.

Course Content:

The course is structured to a wide range of learners with the hands on workshop activities and complementary classroom delivery.

The modules to be studied are: -
Safety in plumbing activities
Key plumbing principles
Common plumbing processes
Cold water systems
Domestic hot water systems
Sanitation Systems
Central heating systems/pipework
Electricity supply
Sheet lead weathering
Environmental awareness
Effective working relationships
Basic plumbing studies (GOLA End Test)
Basic plumbing practical tasks (detailed below)

Practical exercises: -

Bathroom installation
Maintenance
Commissioning and de-commissioning
Fault finding
Heating systems/copper/plastic/low carbon steel
Drainage
Leadwork
Electrical


Course Assessment:

After initial training students will be assessed through a wide range of practical tasks and multiple-choice test papers set by City & Guilds.

Entry Requirements:

The course is designed for students of either gender and is open to all ages. Students wishing to enrol can speak to the course manager to be advised of their suitability.

Students will be provided with materials and tools but to satisfy Health & Safety requirements students will require steel-capped footwear and overalls.

Recognition as a qualified plumber requires completion of a Plumbing NVQ

Your Resettlement Training Programme

6 Week Training Package

Attend PGL Training for 6 weeks plumbing training and assessment (Unit 213 Practical Tasks). Classroom delivery/revision to complement prior home study of the following units: -

Unit 201 Safety and Plumbing Activities
Unit 202 Key Plumbing Principles
Unit 203 Common Plumbing Processes
Unit 204 Cold Water
Unit 205 Hot Water Systems
Unit 206 Sanitation
Unit 207 Central Heating
Unit 208 Electrical
Unit 209 Sheet Lead
Unit 210 Environmental Awareness
Unit 211 Effective Working Relationships
Unit 212 Basic Plumbing Studies (GOLA End Test)
Unit 213 Practical Task

After completion of this programme you will have knowledge and understanding of plumbing and electrical to benefit an employer. If successful in gaining employment you would be able to register and enrol for your NVQ. (detailed below)

Course dates for the 6 week training package are:

23 June 2008
8 September 2008
19 October 2008
12 January 2009
2 March 2009
27 April 2009


Total Package Price: £4,000.00 including V.A.T. and accommodation

Pricing is reliant on the full package being opted for

The course must be paid in full prior to attending the Centre.

We are able to facilitate a flexible attendance programme. Weekly attendance can be accommodated sympathetic with your training allowance. Unit accreditation can be awarded for part qualification which can then progress to the full award at a later date if required.

Weekly course cost £550.00 including V.A.T.
Plumbing Technical Certificate Level 3 - 6129

A one-year course combing training and assessment with students achieving certificates depending on abilities and previous experience.

o Daytime and evening classes are available.
o Intensive block programmes are also available.

Course Content:

The course is structured to a wide range of learners with the hands on workshop activities and complementary classroom delivery.

The modules to be studied are: -
System planning assignment
Complex Cold Water Systems
Complex Domestic Hot Water Systems (Parts 1&2)
Complex Sanitation Systems
Central Heating Systems-Boilers & Controls
Domestic Gas Supply Systems-(Parts 1&2)
Improvement of Business Products & Services
Level 3 GOLA Assessment

Practical exercises: -

Gas Central Heating & Unvented Installation & Commissioning
Gas Appliance Installation & Commissioning
Unvented Systems
Gas Appliance-service Procedure
Fault Diagnostics
Gas Appliance-Decommissioning
Commissioning


Course Assessment:

After initial training students will be assessed through a wide range of practical tasks and multiple-choice test papers set by City & Guilds.

Entry Requirements:

The course is designed for students of either gender and is open to all ages. Students wishing to enrol can speak to the course manager to be advised of their suitability.

Students will be provided with materials and tools but to satisfy Health & Safety requirements students will require steel-capped footwear and overalls.

Cost: £2,400.00 + VAT plus examination and certification cost of £170.00

Additional costs - please note the above does not include accommodation charges (please contact for details)

Or

If a combination of both Plumbing NVQ 3 and Technical Certificate 3 taken the cost is £3,600.00 + VAT, plus examination and certification cost of £300.00 (subject to candidate location)

Plumbing NVQ Level 2 - 6089

National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) recognise the abilities of individuals in the workplace. They are based on the competences required for employment, which have been determined by the industry. These competences are known as national standards.

Course Content:
PGL Training will provide the following services to candidates: -

Guidance and support
Assessments
Verification
Registration

Training workshops are held at our local centre offering theory, underpinning knowledge, task assignments and candidate support.

Training is structured around the relevant NVQ portfolio.

During the programme our Training Officer will visit each candidate in the workplace to review progress against their Individual Training Plan and liaise with mentors and supervisors. Guidance and support will be provided throughout the programme to enable ultimate achievement of the award.

The modules to be studied are: -

Unit 201 Maintain the safe working environment when undertaking plumbing work activities
Unit 202 Maintain effective working plumbing working relationships
Unit 203 Contribute to the improvement of the plumbing working environment
Unit 205 Install non complex plumbing systems
Unit 206 Decommission non complex plumbing systems
Unit 207 Maintain non complex plumbing systems and components

To achieve an NVQ Level 2 in plumbing, the above 6 units must be achieved.

Course Assessment:

Assessments will take place at mutually agreed times to determine and confirm a candidate's progress and competence set against the national standards. This is achieved by two main methods: -

1) Formal observation in the workplace.
2) Examining other evidence compiled within candidate's portfolio e.g. witness statements, previous training received, reports and certificates of achievement.

On successful completion of a framework each candidate will be issued with certificates for their respective NVQ achieved.

Completion of the Technical Certificate Level 2 End Tests relating to specific modules (detailed in the Technical Certificate) will need to be achieved as either a home study programme or supported learning at our Centre to enable certification of the NVQ.

Entry Requirements:

Candidates must be in a work placement with a plumber who has at least a Level 2 qualification or successfully completed 5 years in the work place.

Please note:-

New Entrants - defined as candidates with limited experience of the plumbing industry (e.g. Modern Apprentices, unemployed candidates, mature workers wishing to re-train in Plumbing MUST complete a technical certificate programme either prior to, or at the same time as the Plumbing NVQ programme.

Existing Workers - defined as candidates wishing to upgrade previously acquired plumbing qualifications or plumbers who do not have a formal qualification but have completed a minimum of 5 years work experience in the Plumbing Industry should access the NVQ directly


National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) recognise the abilities of individuals in the workplace. They are based on the competences required for employment which have been determined by the industry. These competences are known as national standards.

Course Content:

PGL Training will provide the following services to candidates: -

Guidance and support
Assessments
Verification
Registration

Training workshops are held at our local centre offering theory, underpinning knowledge, task assignments and candidate support.

Training is structured around the relevant NVQ portfolio.

During the programme our Training Officer will visit each candidate in the workplace to review progress against their Individual Training Plan and liaise with mentors and supervisors. Guidance and support will be provided throughout the programme to enable ultimate achievement of the award.

The modules to be studied are: -

Improvement of business products and services
Plan Work activities
Commission Systems
Wire Central Heating Systems

To achieve an NVQ Level 3 in plumbing, the above 4 units must be achieved.

Course Assessment:

Assessments will take place at mutually agreed times to determine and confirm a candidate's progress and competence set against the national standards. This is achieved by two main methods: -

Formal observation in the workplace.
Examining other evidence compiled within candidate's portfolio e.g. witness statements, previous training received, reports and certificates of achievement.

On successful completion of a framework each candidate will be issued with certificates for their respective NVQ achieved.

Completion of the Technical Certificate Level 3 End Tests relating to specific modules will need to be achieved to enable certificate of the NVQ.

Entry Requirements:

Candidates must be in a work placement with a plumber who has at least a Level 2 qualification or successfully completed 5 years in the work place.


NVQ 6089 Level 2/3 charges will depend on location as this assessment needs to be carried out on site - please ring for details.

Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (W.R.A.S.)

Aimed primarily at practising plumbers who already have knowledge of hot and cold water systems, the package will be of interest, and useful to water inspectors and anyone who is involved with installation, design or specification of water systems or with buildings containing water systems. It will also be of benefit to those learners with limited previous knowledge

The aims of this package are to enable course participants to:

Become familiar with W.R.A.S. 1999.
Comply with the Regulations. In practice.
Close attention to the Regulator's Specification on the prevention of W.R.A.S. Water Regulations Guide.

Course Content:

This course consists of a home study pack containing 12 self-assessment modules. These modules must be completed and brought to the course.

Duration: 1 day (½ day training and ½ day assessment)

Cost: £210.00 + VAT

Please note this is a Level 3 qualification

The cost of the course includes all training material and assessments

Unvented Hot Water Systems

Installation and Safety requirements for Unvented Hot Water Systems to meet Building Regulations (G3).

The course is designed for any candidate wishing to work on Unvented Hot Water Systems.

Duration: 1 day

Cost: £210.00 + VAT

Please note this is a Level 3 qualification

The cost of the course includes all training materials and assessments.

Basic Gas Safety (Domestic) Installation and Maintenance GGFO 4 week course

This is an intensive course for adult learners and new entrants into the gas industry

The programme should be conducted as follows for a Category 3 applicant

1. Initially the candidates will attend an approved training / assessment centre to undertake four weeks in house training, this initial four weeks will include as a minimum Candidate Induction, Completion of the Learning Contract / Agreement, Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations, Unsafe Situations Procedure, Completion of "Off the Job" task sheets.

2. The candidates will then return to their employer / placement for a minimum period of ten weeks to complete the "On the Job" task sheets and collect any other relevant evidence for their portfolio e.g. copies of job sheets, witness statements etc. During this period the candidate will be required to attend the approved training / assessment centre for approximately ½ a day per week to allow monitoring of their portfolio / progress.

3. On completion of all the "On the Job" task sheets the candidate will be required to re-attend the approved training / assessment centre for a final weeks in house training and verification of his / her completed portfolio. Following verification of the information supplied the candidate will be required to undertake an ERS GGFO Assessment in line with current ERS procedures.

4. Following receipt of a certificate for the GGFO Assessment the candidate will be allocated ACS Assessments in line with current ERS procedures.

General Information

It is expected that the duration of each candidates programme will differ slightly due to the types and sufficiency of work available to them and each individual will be judged on their own merits.

The cost of this course for the 4 weeks training at the centre is £4000.00 to include accommodation (on a Bed & Breakfast basis), VAT, registration, exam fees and assessment fees.

You will be required to bring steel-capped boots or shoes and suitable clothing such as overalls. All tools and other material will be provided for the duration of the course.

Please contact us on 01392 437373 for dates and any further information you may require.

Course dates for the GGFO 4 week training package are:

7 July 2008
8 September 2008
24 November 2008
5 January 2009
20 April 2009

Please note this is a Level 3 qualification

Solar Domestic Hot Water

The solar domestic installation course enables installers to gain the knowledge and skills required to specify, install, commission and maintain solar domestic hot water systems.

The course requires candidates to have a good knowledge of domestic plumbing and heating systems. Ideally candidates should hold an NVQ in plumbing or trade related.

Plumbers currently practising in industry who do not hold an NVQ or equivalent but have suitable experience can also undertake the course however achievement of the Unvented Hot Waters is required.

Course Content:

Current Building Regulations and legislation
Installation
Servicing and commissioning
Carrying out safety checks
Checking system stability
Identifying whether an installation conforms to current legislation

Duration: 2 days practical workshop and theory

Cost: £350.00 + VAT

The cost of the course includes all training material and assessments

Please note this is a Level 3 qualification
Basic Electrical Awareness

The safe control of electricity is a fundamental requirement for anyone who is involved with working with electricity in any capacity. This 5 day Basic Electrical Workshop gives you an introduction to fundamental principals of electrical systems. It is designed specifically for anyone with no or very little electrical knowledge. The aim is to provide the underpinning skills for candidates wishing to progress onto Part P and additional VRQs.

Course Content:

IEE Regulations
Safe working practice
Basic electrical terminology
Basic AC supply characteristics
OHM's Law Theory
Basic earthing
Series circuits
Parallel circuits
Ring circuits
Radial circuit

Duration: 5 days

Cost: £550.00 + VAT
Domestic Electrical 4 Week Package

To include :-

EAL EMTA Part P
City & Guilds 2377 P.A.T
City & Guilds 2382 17th Edition
City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing.

This is a 4 week programme providing the opportunity to achieve the above qualifications. The course includes all the underpinning knowledge both theory and practically in our well equipped classrooms and workshops.
Part P

Part P is a new addition to the building regulations, which comes into force on the 1st January 2005. The requirement is that all work carried out in 'Dwellings', whether it be a new installation, additions or alterations, must be carried out by a competent person, A competent person in this case is a person who is registered with one of the bodies approved by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister to administer these registers. If you are not registered as 'Part P Approved' you must notify your local building control officer, who will inspect your work, or appoint an agent to inspect your work. In practice the second option of notifying building control is going to be both costly and time consuming for the electrician (Estimated to be between £100 and £200 per inspection).

How to Meet The Requirements

In order to meet the requirements for Part P there are various different paths you can take, the paths are detailed below:

If you already hold City and Guilds 2381 BS 7671:2001 16th/17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations and City and Guilds 2391 Inspection, Testing & Certification of Electrical

Installations course, you are advised to complete Unit 1:

Applicable Building Regulations of the Domestic Installer Scheme (This modules relates to Building Regulations, CDM Regulations and HSG141).

If you hold City and Guilds 2381 BS 7671:2001 16th/17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations only,

The EAL Domestic Installer Scheme (8 day) This qualification is a modular qualification incorporating 17 Units. This will lead to a VRQ qualification titled Domestic Electrical Installer. Within this qualification you will gain underpinning knowledge in the following areas:

If you currently hold no formal electrical qualifications, then once again you have several options available to you:

The EAL Domestic Installer Scheme (8 day) This qualification is a modular qualification incorporating 17 modules. This will include an overview of the 17th Edition Wiring Regulations and Inspection and Testing, leading to a VRQ qualification titled Domestic Electrical Installer.

and:

City and Guilds 2382 BS 7671:2001 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations

City and Guilds 2382 17th Edition Wiring Regulations and the EAL Domestic Installer qualification will meet the entry requirements to the scheme, along with an on site assessment of your Inspection and Testing competence. If you feel you are working correctly and understand the inspection and testing principles and practices, then you may gain entry using this route. We suggest however that this is then backed up with the City and Guilds qualifications at a later date. The EAL route will give you a basic underpinning knowledge of the regulations, inspection and testing, etc. The City and Guilds qualifications will, however, give far more in depth information and knowledge on the subjects, as well as allowing you to gain FULL contractor status with the various bodies.

EMTA Award - Part P

DEI /001 Applicable Building Regulations for Domestic Electrical Installation
DEI /002 Electrical Safety legislation, Regulations Standards and Terminology
DEI /003 Domestic Electrical Installation - Pre work Survey/inspection
DEI /004 Domestic Electrical Installation - Safe Isolation Procedures
DEI /005 Identifying unsafe electrical situations
DEI /006 Domestic Electrical Earthing and Bonding Requirements
DEI /007 Electrical Test Procedures
DEI /008 Selecting Domestic Electrical Cable and Components
DEI /009 Installing and Replacement of Electrical Components
DEI /010 Checking the Correct and Safe Operation of Installed Electrical Components
DEI /011 Recording of Electrical Test Results and Completing Certificates
DEI /012 Installing and/or Rerouting Domestic Electrical Cables
DEI /013 Domestic Electrical Installation - Special Locations
DEI /014 New Domestic Circuit Requirements
DEI /015 Installing Domestic Lighting Circuits
DEI /016 Maintaining Domestic Electrical Installations
DEI /017 Basic Understanding of 3 Phase Supplies
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) - 2377

For practical electricians to ensure familiarity with the IEE Code of Practice for in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment in respect of portable appliance testing in preparation for the City & Guilds 2377 examination.

On completion of this course candidates will: -

Have gained knowledge of what needs to be tested, the procedure for testing and the type of records required.
Have been provided with hands-on practical experience in the use of selected portable appliance equipment test instruments available.

Course Content:

Essential and optional tests, flash & earth leakage testing, documentation (test records), test precautions, load & operations tests, class 1 and 2 testing.

Please note this is a Level 3 qualification
17th Edition - 2382

An intensive course covering all aspects of BS7671 in preparation for the City & Guilds 2382 IEE Wiring Regulations for Electrical Installations formal examination.

On completion of this course candidates will:

Have prepared for the City & Guilds assessment examination
Understand the regulations with specific reference to the changes incorporated into BS7671

Course Content:

Part 1 Scope object and fundamental principles
Part 2 Definitions and terminology
Part 3 Assessment of general characteristics
Part 4 Protection for safety
Part 5 Selection and erection of equipment
Part 6 Special installations or locations
Part 7 Inspection and testing

Course Assessment:

End of course assessment is by City & Guilds national examination

Please note this is a Level 3 qualification
Inspection, Testing & Certification of Electrical Installations -City & Guilds 2391

A five day course aimed at anyone involved in the inspection and testing of electrical systems and possibly requiring certification to meet NICEIC entry criteria.

City and Guilds Certification is achieved on successful completion of both the practical assessment and written examination. The five day course seeks to introduce a student with knowledge of the Wiring Regulations to the fundamentals of inspection and testing i.e. no previous practical experience of inspection and testing.

We strongly recommend City and Guilds 2381 is achieved prior to sitting this course, though this is NOT an entry requirement.
The assessment part of the qualification is split into two sections:

The examination is a 2.5 hour closed book paper. (Preset dates set out by City and Guilds). The practical assessment takes approximately 4 hours. Please note we recommend that candidates return to site following training to gain additional experience prior to practical assessment

Please note this is a Level 3 qualification

Domestic Electrical 4 Week Package Course dates:-

07 July 2008
08 September 2008
13 October 2008
05 January 2009
09 February 2009
27 April 2009
01 June 2009
06 July 2009

Total Package Price: £3,520.40 including V.A.T. and accommodation

Pricing is reliant on the full package being opted for.

The course must be paid in full prior to attending the Centre.
Electrical Technical Certificate Level 2 - 2330

A two-year course combining training and assessment with students achieving certificates depending on abilities and previous experience.

Daytime and evening classes are available.
Intensive block programmes are also available

Course Content:

The course is structured to a wide range of learners with the hands on workshop activities and complementary classroom delivery.

The modules to be studied are: -

Unit 201
Working effectively & safely in an electrotechnical environment

Unit 202
Principles of electrotechnology

Unit 203
Application of health & safety and electrical principles

Unit 205
Installation (buildings & structures)
Practical exercises/assignments: -

Unit 204
Application of health & safety and electrical principles

Unit 206
Installation (buildings and structures)

Course Assessment:

After initial training students will be assessed through a wide range of practical tasks and multiple-choice test papers set by City & Guilds.

Entry Requirements:

The course is designed for students of either gender and is open to all ages. Students wishing to enrol can speak to the course manager to be advised of their suitability.

Students will be provided with materials and tools but to satisfy Health & Safety requirements students will require steel-capped footwear and overalls.

Recognition as a qualified electrician requires completion of a NVQ

Cost: £2,950.00 + VAT plus examination and certification cost of £170.00
Electrical Technical Certificate Level 2/3 - 2330 Home Study

Who is the course for?
This distance learning course is designed for adults who are employed in the electrical industry or those who wish to enter the electrical contracting industry. This course is ideal to help you get on the right path to becoming a qualified electrician.

What will I study?
Together with the follow-up course at level 3, this course provides the theory and underpinning knowledge you will need to become a qualified electrician. It should be noted that this course cannot provide you with the practical hands-on experience you will also need to become completely qualified.

This course covers the following 2330 level 2 Units:

Working effectively and safely in an electrotechnical environment (Stage 1)
Principles of electrotechnology (Stage 1)
Application of health and safety and electrical principles (Stage 2)
Installation (buildings and structures)

A practical assignment is also required for full certification

Application of health and safety and electrical principles.
Inspection, Testing and commissioning
Fault Diagnosis and Rectification.

How will I be assessed?
Each of the above units is assessed by an on-line multi-choice examination set and marked by City & Guilds. Exams and practical assessment will be made available on a regular basis.

Will this course lead to a qualification?
On successful completion of the exams you will receive a certificate of unit accreditation towards your full 2330 qualification. Completion of the practical assignment at a later date will automatically provide the full 2330 level 2/3 award.

What makes this course special?
This course is studied from home using specially designed work books. A series of tutor marked assignments provides feedback on your progress. In addition, the course is supported by e-mail, telephone and designated advice and guidance sessions.

What will I need for the course?
There are no particular qualifications required by City & Guilds but GCSE C grades in English, Mathematics and a Science subject would be an advantage. You will also need practical experience in order to complete the 2330 practical assignments which cannot be covered by distance learning.

What next?
At some time in the future you may also consider completing an NVQ in the work place to provide you with approved status.

How long does it last?
The course normally takes 12 months to complete.

Cost: £1,500.00 + VAT plus examination and certification cost £170.00
Electrical NVQ Level 3 - EAL

National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) recognise the abilities of individuals in the workplace. They are based on the competences required for employment which have been determined by the industry. These competences are known as national standards.

Course Content:
PGL Training will provide the following services to candidates: -

Guidance and support
Assessments
Verification
Registration

Training workshops are held at our local centre offering theory, underpinning knowledge, task assignments and candidate support. Training is structured around the relevant NVQ portfolio.

During the programme our Training Officer will visit each candidate in the workplace to review progress against their Individual Training Plan and liaise with mentors and supervisors. Guidance and support will be provided throughout the programme to enable ultimate achievement of the award.

The modules to be studied are: -

Unit 301 Ensure safe site working SEC3/001
Unit 302 Provide technical & functional information SEC3002
Unit 303 Maintain a healthy & safe working environment SEC3/004
Unit 304 Diagnose & correct faults in electrotechnical systems & equipment SEC3/011
Unit 305 Prepare to install electrical wiring systems, wiring enclosures and equipment SEC3/012
Unit 306 Install electrical wiring systems, wiring enclosures and equipment SEC3/013
Unit 307 Connect wiring systems & equipment using safe & approved methods SEC3/014
Unit 308 Inspect, test & commission an electrical installation SEC3/015


To achieve an NVQ Level 3 in electrical, the above 8 units must be achieved.

Course Assessment:

Assessments will take place at mutually agreed times to determine and confirm a candidate's progress and competence set against the national standards. This is achieved by two main methods: -

3) Formal observation in the workplace.
4) Examining other evidence compiled within candidate's portfolio e.g. witness statements, previous training received, reports and certificates of achievement.

On successful completion of a framework each candidate will be issued with certificates for their respective NVQ achieved.

Completion of the Technical Certificate Level 2 End Tests relating to specific modules will need to be achieved to enable certificate of the NVQ.

Entry Requirements:
Candidates must be in a work placement with a electrician who has at least a Level 2 qualification or successfully completed 5 years in the work place.

Please note:-

New Entrants - defined as candidates with limited experience of the electrical industry (e.g. Modern Apprentices, unemployed candidates, mature workers wishing to re-train in Electrical MUST complete a technical certificate programme either prior to, or at the same time as the NVQ programme.

Existing Workers - defined as candidates wishing to upgrade previously acquired electrical qualifications or electricaians who do not have a formal qualification but have completed a minimum of 5 years work experience in the Industry should access the NVQ directly

NVQ Level 3 charges will depend on location as this assessment needs to be carried out on site - please ring for details
City & Guilds 6217 Plastering Training Course

The plastering 6217-04 provides an excellent introduction to the skills required for plastering. This industry respected and internationally recognised qualification is available to you on this intensive and flexible course to enable you to start earning as a plasterer.

The City & Guilds course is made up of 7 mandatory units:

Mandatory Units:

Unit 016 Repairing a patch in a plastered wall
Unit 065 Bonding and setting a ceiling in one coat
Unit 066 Applying a floating coat to wall and attached pier
Unit 067 Applying and finishing the setting coat to a floated wall and attached pier
Unit 068 Applying a floating coat to a square or rectangular column
Unit 069 Applying a floating and finishing coat to a square or rectangular column
Unit 070 Scrim and skim finish with plaster

And then you must choose TWO of the following optional units:

Optional Units:

Unit 017 Screeding a sand and cement floor from a given level or datum point
Unit 018 Introduction to fixing floor tiles and skirting tiles
Unit 072 Re-plaster over textured ceiling using bonding agent
Unit 073 Applying a plain rendering and finish with a wood float
Unit 074 Applying a Tyrolean hand machine finish to a prepared wall
Unit 075 Fixing bellcast bead and applying scratch coats to wall areas
Internal and external assessors will verify you on each of these units.

Duration: 8 weeks to be delivered flexibly in blocks of 1 week

Cost: £3,000.00 + VAT alternatively £375.00 + VAT per week
Additional Plastering Courses

1 Week Plastering Course

PGL Training offers short plastering courses taught over 1 week and ideal for those wishing to learn plastering skills.

Your course will cover:-

Health & Safety
Left and right handed instruction using the Hawk and Trowel
Tool and material discussion
Wall preparation
Plasterboard cutting, setting out and fixing
Use of British Gypsum and Lafarge plaster board
Base and finish coats
Damage repair work
Window reveals and pipe casings
Ceilings
Basic Dot and Dab plaster board theory

Your course will teach you how to repair and re-skim damaged or old plastered walls and will show you the materials and procedures required. All basics to move forward and expand your knowledge.

Duration: 1 week (Monday-Friday)

Cost: £375.00 + VAT
1 Week Drylining and Jointing Course

This drylining and jointing course has been developed to meet industry needs. Training will be centred around the installation of partition systems and metal furring ceilings. In addition the installation/cladding of plasterboard to metal timber and solid backgrounds.

The jointing course concludes with hands on practical training relating to the finishing of joints and surfaces including internal and external angles.

Course Content:

Installation of plasterboard, internal/external angles and reveals
Direct bonding of plasterboard to walls
Mechanical fixing of plasterboard to timber/metal stud walls including openings/returns
Measuring and cutting of materials
Mixing of joint filler and cement
Jointing techniques feathering and sanding down

Duration: 1 week (Monday-Friday)

Cost: £375.00 + VAT
Metal Stud Partitioning and Suspended Ceiling Course

This Metal Stud and Ceiling course provides the candidate with the opportunity to learn this relatively new technique introduced to industry. Full training will be provided on individual manufacturers' systems. Internal/external corners, openings, reveals and door/window openings. Ceiling systems will incorporate differential height, bulkheads, slopes and trimmed openings.

Duration: 1 week (Monday-Friday)

Cost: £375.00 + VAT
National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) - Plastering

NVQ Levels 1 and 2

A National Vocational Qualification is a measure of an individual's capability to carry out a range of work to the performance criteria that their industry has agreed.
These courses are for people whose employers release them for training on a day release basis. Apprentices and adults who wish to improve their skills under the government's 'Train to Gain' initiative can take this course.

NVQ Level 1

NVQ Level 1 teaches you the basic skills needed to help prepare plastering materials ready to apply to surfaces. Some of the course is based at your work place and some are done at our centre.

The course consists of four mandatory units:

Mandatory units:

Unit VR 01 Conform to General Workplace Safety
Unit VR 03 Move and Handle Resources
Unit VR 61 Prepare and Mix Plastering Materials
Unit VR 62 Prepare Background Surfaces for Plasterwork

And then you must choose ONE of the following optional units:

Optional Units:

Unit VR 63 Position and Secure Plasterwork Resources
Unit VR 64 Produce Plasterwork Components from Open Flood Moulds
NVQ Level 2

The NVQ Level 2 follows on from NVQ Level 1. The course will show you the correct application of solid plastering, floor screed and dry lining. Some of the course is based at your work place and some is done at our centre.

The course consists of six mandatory units:

Mandatory units:
Unit VR 01 Conform to General Workplace Safety
Unit VR 02 Conform to Efficient Work Practices
Unit VR 03 Move and Handle Resources
Unit VR 62 Prepare Background Surfaces for Plasterwork
Unit VR 66 Produce Internal Solid Plastering Finishes
Unit VR 67 Produce External Solid Plastering Finishes

And then you must choose TWO of the following optional units:

Optional Units:
Unit VR 65 Apply Finishing Plaster to Background Surfaces
Unit VR 68 Install Direct Bond Dry Linings
Unit VR 69 Lay Sand and Cement Screeds
Unit VR 70 Apply Projection Plaster and Maintain Equipment
Unit VR 71 Install Mechanically Fixed Plasterboard

Cost: £2,250.00 + VAT (dependant on location)
Intermediate Construction Award (ICA)

PLASTERING


ICA'S are aimed at people who are not at this moment working in the construction industry or people wishing to change trades, either within the construction industry or not. All assessments and training are completed within training establishments. All ICA units are related to their equivalent NVQ unit, and will tell you what extra assessment is needed to gain the related NVQ unit once working on site. To achieve this award you must also pass an independent Health & Safety test and a separate knowledge test (knowledge test externally set and marked by City & Guilds on set dates throughout the year).

Units you must complete to achieve this award are as follows:-

ICA 100 Store materials & equipment
ICA 101 Erect & dismantle basic working platforms
ICA 102 Work efficiently
ICA 116 Fix sheet materials
ICA 117 Internal solid plastering
ICA 118 External solid plastering
ICA 119 Floor screeding
ICA 120 Dry lining - direct bond
ICA 121 Basic fibrous plastering
ICA 122 Basic repairs to fibrous plasteringHealth & Safety will be integral to all of the above units.

Duration: 6 weeks - flexible weekly attendance available

Cost: £2,250.00 + VAT (alternatively £375.00 per weekly attendance)
Intermediate Construction Award (ICA)

WOOD OCCUPATIONS - SITE CARPENTRY


ICA'S are aimed at people who are not at this moment working in the construction industry or people wishing to change trades, either within the construction industry or not. All assessments and training are completed within training establishments. All ICA units are related to their equivalent NVQ unit, and will tell you what extra assessment is needed to gain the related NVQ unit once working on site. To achieve this award you must also pass an independent Health & Safety test and a separate knowledge test (knowledge test externally set and marked by City & Guilds on set dates throughout the year).

Units you must complete to achieve this award are as follows:-

ICA 100 Store materials & equipment
ICA 101 Erect & dismantle basic working platforms
ICA 102 Work efficiently
ICA 107 First fixing before plasterwork
ICA 108 Second fixing after plasterwork
ICA 109 Carcassing for floors and roofs
ICA 110 Use of portable power tools

Duration: 6 weeks - flexible weekly attendance available

Cost: £2,250.00 + VAT (alternatively £375.00 per weekly attendance)
NVQ - Site Carpentry

A National Vocational Qualification is a measure of an individual's capability to carry out a range of work to the performance criteria that their industry has agreed.

These courses are for people whose employers release them for training on a day release basis. Apprentices and adults who wish to improve their skills under the government's 'Train to Gain' initiative can take this course.

NVQ Level 1

The mandatory units are:-

Unit VR 01 Conform to General Workplace Safety
Unit VR 03 Move and Handle Resources
Unit VR 05 Install Frames and Linings
Unit VR 06 Install Side Hung Doors
Unit VR 07 Install Door Ironmongery
Unit VR 08 Install Internal Mouldings

NVQ Level 2

Mandatory units:

Unit VR 01 Conform to General Workplace Safety
Unit VR 02 Conform to Efficient Work Practices
Unit VR 03 Move and Handle Resources

And then you must choose THREE of the following optional units:

Optional units:

Unit VR 09 Install First Fixing Components
Unit VR 10 Install Second Fixing Components
Unit VR 11 Erect Structural Carcassing Components
Unit VR 12 Maintain Non-structural Carpentry Work
Unit VR 13 Set Up and Use Circular Saws


Cost: £2,250.00 + VAT (dependent on location)
Introduction to Carpentry

PGL Training offers short carpentry courses taught over 1 week and ideal for those wishing to learn carpentry skills.

Your course will cover:-

Competent use of hand tools such as chisels and planes
Cutting basic joints
Cutting and fitting dado rails, architraves, skirtings and doorstops
Erecting stud-walls
Fitting door linings/doorframe
Hanging doors
Lock fitting

Our course provides you with the essential skills to complete first and second fix carpentry. You will be given instruction on health & safety and the safe use of hand tools and electric saws.

Duration: 1 week (Monday-Friday)

Cost: £375.00 + VAT
Finance

We are a registered centre for Career Development Loans, ELCAS and Resettlement Training Allowance. Please contact for further details.

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