Leicester College - Employers guide 2014/15 - Construction

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Construction at Leicester College continues to develop and expand its training specialisms; working closely with employers to meet their training and apprenticeship needs.

The College is now one of the Country’s leading providers of Higher Apprenticeships in the Built Environment. Higher Apprenticeships enable staff within the industry to achieve university level qualifications through training in the workplace.

The Department has also successfully launched an Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Apprenticeship in 2013/14, which supports apprentices to train within a College specialist facility.

The College is exceptionally proud of its specialist training facilities and the expertise of staff who offer tuition and support both in College and in the workplace

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Apprenticeships

An Apprenticeship is a work based training programme which allows employees to complement the skills learned and developed in the workplace with the theoretical knowledge gained at College.

Training outcomesOn completion employees will achieve:• a NVQ in their chosen occupation (NVQ Level 2 for

Intermediate Apprenticeships, NVQ Level 3 for Advanced Apprenticeships and NVQ Level 4/5 for Higher Apprenticeships)

• technical certificates relevant to their occupation and level of work• Functional Skills in English, maths and ICT• workplace Health and Safety knowledge• employment rights and responsibilities• personal learning and thinking skills.

AssessmentAssessment is undertaken in the workplace and at College. Employees should demonstrate competence across various work-based tasks and compile a portfolio of evidence.

If you are an employer looking to recruit an Apprentice, we can provide you with access to a pool of potential employees. Please call 0116 224 2240 for more details.

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Matthew Boylan and Muhammad Suleman are two electrical apprentices employed by the University of Leicester through Leicester College’s Apprenticeship Training Agency (ATA).

They are both enrolled on the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Electrical Installation and work within the Estates Department at the University.

Both Matthew and Muhammad complete the practical side of their apprenticeship at Leicester University.

Matthew said: “I’m lucky to be working in such a friendly environment and right now I’m on track to complete my advanced training. The service that I received from both the College and the University throughout my apprenticeship has far exceeded my expectations.”

University of Leicester Advanced Apprenticeship in Electrical Installation

95% of employers said that they would recommend Leicester College

(Employer Survey 2014)

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Built Environment Advanced Apprenticeship

Course Codes: C2442 Fees: 1Start Date: Any time through the year Level: 3

What is the training about?This course is designed for employees in the construction and the Built Environment sector working across a broad range of areas. Examples of fields of employment: architecture, surveying and site management at junior technician level. Who should attend?Employment in vocational area is a pre-requisite. This course would benefit junior technicians employed in the construction industry.

Duration24 months.

ProgressionEmployees can progress on to higher level apprenticeships in Sustainable Construction and the Built Environment at HNC/HND level 5.

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Building Engineering Services Higher Apprenticeship


What is the training about?A higher apprenticeship will develop the employees skills in applying critical reasoning and analysis techniques to solve built environment and engineering problems. Employees will also develop their personal and business skills. Who should attend?Employees will need to attend an interview, be currently in employment and hold either a BTEC level 3 construction qualification, A levels, 80 UCAS points or an advanced level 3 apprenticeship.

Duration24 to 36 months.

ProgressionA Higher Apprenticeship will enable completing employees to register for Professional Status (Associate), top up to an honours degree, or progress to a NVQ 6. A Higher Apprenticeship will develop the employees’ skills in college and the workplace to manage and lead construction projects.

External Wall Insulation Intermediate Apprenticeship


What is the training about?The External Wall Insulation system insulates the “hard to treat” or solid external walls from the outside of the property, meaning there are improvements to the buildings thermal performance, without major disruption to the inside of the property, the apprenticeship covers all areas of Thermal Performance of properties. Who should attend?Employment in the vocational trade area is a prerequisite for all employees.

DurationUp to 24 months, part-time.

ProgressionAfter successful completion of the External Wall Apprenticeship progression opportunities would include a plastering apprenticeship, or a construction contracting operations apprenticeship.

Building Studies Higher Apprenticeship

Course Code: C2990 Fees: 1 Start Date: Any time through the year Level: 4

What is the training about?It has two pathways, construction and the built environment or building engineering services. Employees will develop skills in applying critical reasoning and analysis techniques to solve built environment and engineering problems.

Who should attend?Employees will need to be working in the industries, have a BTEC Level 3 construction qualification, A levels, 80 UCAS points or an Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship.


ProgressionThis training will enable employees to register for Professional Status (Associate), top up to an honours degree, or progress to a NVQ Level 6. Employees will also develop business skills and on completion will be able to manage and lead construction projects.

For learners studying at level 4 and above at Leicester College, average lifetime earnings will be £1,070,769 an increase of £353,104 compared to level 3EMSI Economic Impact Values 2013



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Computer Aided Design and Manufacture Award

Course Code: C0368 Fees: £1,050 Start Date: 1 September 2014 Level: 2

What is the training about?It provides a grounding in the use of AutoCAD, with add-on applications, to create, view, manage, plot or output, share and reuse accurate, information-rich drawings.

Who should attend?Architects, engineers, drafters, and other professionals involved with design using AutoCAD. An interview is required to ascertain suitability to successfully complete this training.

Training outcomesOnce completed the training will allow employees to: • use CAD hardware and operating systems• identify key components of the software relating

to the 2D drawing environment • use a range of viewing commands and set up the

drawing space • use drawing commands to produce shapes and the

software’s co-ordinate system to aid accurate drawing • hatch, text and simple dimensioning routines.

DurationOne evening per week, 6pm to 8pm for 36 weeks.

AssessmentExams and continuous assessment.

ProgressionSuccessful completion of this training will allow progression to the level 3 2D AutoCad training.


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Computer Aided Design and Manufacture 2D Award

Course Code: C0369 Fees: £1,050 Start Date: 2 September 2014 Level: 3

What is the training about?It provides advanced knowledge in the use of AutoCAD, with add-on applications, to create, view, manage, plot or output, share and reuse accurate, information-rich drawings.

Who should attend?Architects, engineers, drafters, and other professionals involved with design use of AutoCAD, or those with previous experience of working with AutoCAD packages.

Training outcomesOnce completed the training will allow employees to: • use a layering system and different line type styles• define and use a system for grouping objects to form

blocks • produce isometric drawings within the 2D environment• define and use an adjustable co-ordinate system based on

user requirements• use complex dimensioning routines• use different drawing space• produce hard copies of drawings• make enquiries of an existing drawing and place reference

points• use a means of pre-command object selection in order to

carry out editing• change the properties of a number of drawn entities• edit blocks, symbols and hatched areas.

DurationOne evening per week, 6pm to 9pm for 30 weeks.

AssessmentExams and continuous assessment.

ProgressionThose wishing to extend their working knowledge and skills may want to undertake further training and development within this field.

Building Engineering Services Higher National Certificate

Course Code: C0013 Annual Fee: £2,000Start Date: 1 September 2014 Level: 4

What is the training about?This training is ideal for employees in the building services industry who would like to progress to anj advanced level. It is a services programme providing a foundation to higher studies.

Who should attend?Employees require GCSE English grade C or equivalent (without this they will be asked to complete a Literacy test), plus one of the following:• Level 3 Edexcel National Diploma/NVQ/AVCE in a

related subject• A2 qualifications in a related subject• a relevant Access to Higher Education course.

Training outcomesThis course would benefit junior technicians or experienced practitioners/supervisors wanting togain formal professional qualifications. Employees should have a National Certificate or equivalent level qualification in their specialism, or have relevant industrial experience and be practising in this discipline to an equivalent level. The course provides a generic technician’s qualification giving a broad insight into the various building services professions.

DurationOne day per week, for two years.

AssessmentAssessment is continuous.

ProgressionEmployees can often progress into more senior positions related to building services management, site engineering, systems design, and other related engineering fields.

Building Studies Higher National Certificate

Course Code: C0011 Annual Fee: £2,000 Start Date: 1 September 2014 Level: 4

What is the training about?This is a technician’s qualification giving a broad insight into the various construction management professions.

Who should attend?This training would benefit junior technicians or experienced supervisors wanting to gain formal professional qualifications

Training outcomesEmployees should have a National Certificate in Building Studies or equivalent, or have relevant industrial experience, and be practising in this discipline at an equivalent level. This course gives a generic technician’s qualification giving a broad insight into the various construction management professions.

DurationOne day per week, for two years.

AssessmentAssessment is continuous.

ProgressionOn completion of this course employees can apply to progress onto a related degree programme wherethey often receive exemption for the HNC programme. Employees can often progress into more senior positions related to construction management, site engineering, building control and quantity surveying.


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Training outcomesOn completion employees will achieve:• a NVQ in their chosen occupation (NVQ Level 2 for Intermediate Apprenticeships, NVQ Level 3 for Advanced Apprenticeships and NVQ Level 4/5 for Higher Apprenticeships)• technical certificates relevant to their occupation and level of work• Functional Skills in English and maths• workplace Health and Safety knowledge• employment rights and responsibilities• personal learning and thinking skills.(It is possible to claim exemptions on the production of evidence of achievement dependent on GCSE results and currency of the achievement date).



93% of employers said that training had positively impacted their business


BrickworkIntermediate Apprenticeship

Course Code: C2439 Fees: 1 Start Date: Any time through the year Level: 2 What is the training about?This course covers knowledge and skills for, safe working practices, information, quantities and communication, building methods and construction technology. Setting out, thin joint and masonry cladding, build solid walling, isolated and attached piers, cavity walling.

Who should attend?New entrants to the construction industry.

Duration24 months.

ProgressionSuccessful completion of the apprenticeship can allow progression on to an Advanced Apprenticeship programme.

BrickworkAdvanced Apprenticeship


What is the training about?Topics covered include complex setting out, complex and decorative brickwork and developing knowledge and skills in basic supervisory duties.

Who should attend?Employees who have completed an Intermediate Apprenticeship, have an existing level 2 qualification in Brickwork or who have achieved appropriate GCSEs and are undertaking a wider range of activities.

Duration12 months post apprenticeship or 36 months direct entry.

ProgressionUpon completion employees could move into supervisory positions or progress to the Higher National Certificate in Building Studies.



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Carpentry and Joinery

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An Apprenticeship is a work based training programme which allows employees to complement the skills that they learn, develop and use within the workplace with theoretical knowledge gained at College.

Training outcomesOn completion employees will achieve:• a NVQ in their chosen occupation (NVQ Level 2 fo


• technical certificates relevant to their occupation and level of work

• Functional Skills in English and maths• workplace Health and Safety knowledge• employment rights and responsibilities• personal learning and thinking skills.



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Carpentry and Joinery (Bench)Intermediate Apprenticeship


What is the training about?It will include knowledge and skills for: safe working practices, information, quantities and communication, building methods and construction technology, set out, mark out and manufacture routine shop fitting products, setting up and operation of circular saw.

Who should attend?Employees in the industry, who wish to gain the relevant underpinning knowledge and skills, demonstrating competence in the work place.

Duration12 to 24 months, depending on the employee.

ProgressionSuccessful completion of the Intermediate Apprenticeship can allow progression onto the Advanced Apprenticeship or employment as a qualified crafts person in their chosen trade.

Carpentry and Joinery (Bench)Advanced Apprenticeship


What is the training about?It will include knowledge and skills for: safe working practices, information, quantities and communication, building methods and construction technology, set up and use machinery, produce complete shaped products details, manufacturer complex products.

Who should attend?Employees in the industry, who wish to gain advanced crafts-person skills.

Duration12 months post intermediate apprenticeship or 36 months direct entry.

ProgressionEmployees could progress on to a Higher National Certificate in Building Studies or a Higher Apprenticeship, and possible progression to a supervisory position where the employee’s job role allows.


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Carpentry and Joinery (Site)Intermediate Apprenticeship

Course Code: C2432 Fees: 1 Start Date: Any time through the year Level: 2 What is the training about?It will include knowledge and skills for: • safe working practices• information• quantities and communication• building methods and construction technology. • on-site carpentry• first fixing• second fixing• structural carcassing• maintenance and operation of circular saws

and hand power tools.

Who should attend?Employees in the industry, who wish to gain the relevant underpinning knowledge and skills, demonstrating competence in the work place.


ProgressionSuccessful completion of the Intermediate Apprenticeship can allow progression onto the Advanced Apprenticeship, or employment as a qualified crafts person in their chosen trade.

For learners studying at level 3 at Leicester College, average lifetime earnings will be £717, 664 an increase of £94, 009 compared to level 2.EMSI Economic Impact Values 2013



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Carpentry and Joinery (Site)Advanced Apprenticeship

Course Code: B1303 Fees: 1 Start Date: Any time through the year Level: 3

What is the training about?It will include knowledge and skills for: • safe working practices• information• quantities and communication• building methods and construction technology• first fix• second fix• erecting complex structural carcassing components• maintain structural and non-structural components• set up and use machinery.

Who should attend?Employees in the industry, who wish to gain advanced crafts-person skills.


ProgressionEmployees could progress on to a Higher National Certificate in Building Studies or a Higher Apprenticeship, and possible progression to a supervisory position where their job role allows.

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Electrical installationAdvanced Apprenticeship


What is the training about?Providing the underpinning knowledge and understanding required to operate as a qualified trades-person in the appropriate electrical discipline.

Units include covered include: • health and safety, • environmental legislation, • overseeing the work environment, • planning, • preparing wiring systems, • termination of conductors etc, • inspection and testing, • fault finding, • principles of design and maintenance, • applying health and safety, • applying environmental legislation, • organising the work environment,• planning/preparing wiring systems, • terminating wiring systems, • inspection and testing, • fault finding, • AM2.

Who should attend?Employees should be employed in the sector and preferably possess A* to C grades in English, maths and ICT.


ProgressionAfter successful completion of an Advanced Level Apprenticeship the next career step is to level 4 or level 5 learning programmes such as a Higher National Certificate in Building Studies or Higher Apprenticeship.


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Electrical Domestic Installer Certificate

Course Code: C0507 Fees: £2,150 Start Date: Any time through the year Level: 3

What is the training about?It covers the safety of electrical installation work in dwellings allocated to him/her, compliance of the electrical installation work with the requirements of the building regulations, verification and authentication of certification and compliance with regulations.

Who should attend?This course is suitable for a employees who are working as, or looking to progress to an electrical Installer specialising in the home environment.

Training outcomesEmployees will learn how to: • apply health and safety legislation • apply environmental legislation • working practices and the principles of environmental

technology systems associated with electrical installations in dwellings

• apply the practices and procedures for overseeing and organising the work environment when installing electrical installations in dwellings

• approve electrical installations in dwellings • apply the principles practices and procedures for the

planning preparation and selection of wiring systems and electrotechnical equipment in dwellings • apply the principles, practices and legislation for

diagnosing and correcting electrical faults in electrical installations in dwellings

• apply the practices and procedures for the installation and connection of wiring systems and electro technical equipment in dwellings

• apply the principles, practices and legislation for the inspection, testing, commissioning, approving and certification of electrical installations in dwellings

Duration30 weeks.

AssessmentOral examination, multiple choice examination, portfolio of evidence, and practical demonstration/assignment.

ProgressionEmployees could move on to City & Guilds 2394/95 – level 3 Award in the Initial/Periodic Verification (Existing Installations) (Periodic Installations) and Certificate of Electrical Installations.

94% of employers said that Leicester College gives a value for money service


Management of and Inspection/Testing of Electrical Equipment City & Guilds

Course Code: C0381 Fees: £240 Start Date: Any time through the year Level: 3

What is the training about?The training will enable delegates to manage and maintain portable appliances. It is based on the two key aspects of the Code of Practice for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment, which are:• the management of the PAT system (100)• practical inspection and testing of electrical equipment (200).

Who should attend?Delegates required to carry out PAT on equipment.

Training outcomesEnables delegates to competently carry out Portable Appliance Testing and instructs in the management of maintaining portable appliances and practical assessment of inspecting and testing electrical equipment.

DurationTwo days.

AssessmentContinuous assessment and exams.

Progression2381 16th Edition Wiring Regulations (course code A2233) is suitable for employees who hold a Level 2 electrical qualification.

Inspection/Testing of Electrical EquipmentCity & Guilds 2377


What is the training about?It will cover classes and types of equipment, frequency of tests and its assessment, assessing environment, housekeeping, disconnection, equipment condition, instrument: use/settings/assessing values, procedural requirements surrounding testing, types of tests and test procedures.

Who should attend?Delegates attending will require a basic understanding of electrical terminology and simple circuit theory as it is a level 3 qualification. Course tutor will confirm suitability. GCSE or equivalent in English is required.

Training outcomesEnables delegates to competently carry out Portable Appliance Testing of equipment.

DurationThe training is available as either one or two days. The one day training covers the Portable Appliance Testing 2377 200. The two day training includes both the 2377 100 and 200 Testing and Management elements.


ProgressionThere is no direct progression, however depending on the level of the delegate, other training within this section may be relevant.


Verification and Certification and Periodic Inspection and Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations City & Guilds 2394 and 2395


What is the training about?It covers initial and periodic Inspection.

Who should attend?It is aimed at practising electricians who have not carried out inspection and testing since qualifying or require some update training before going on to other C&G qualifications.

Training outcomesIt intensive input of theory and practical knowledge, which includes: • visual inspection, • continuity of protective conductors and polarity, • continuity of ring final circuit and conductors, • insulation resistance, • protection by separation of circuits, • protection against “direct contact”, • earth fault loop impedance, • earth electrode resistance, • operation of residual current devices, and Certification.

DurationTen weeks.

AssessmentExams.

ProgressionThe course will prepare employees to sit the City & Guilds written and practical examination.


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BPEC Solar Photovoltaic


What is the training about?This training will look at selecting the most appropriate solar Photovoltaic system for a building based on client consultation.

Who should attend?Attendees must be plumbers qualified to level 2 or above.

Training outcomesSuccessful completion will provide training evidence for suitably qualified individuals to include with their application for registration on a Microgeneration Certification Scheme, which allows self-certification and notification to Building Control Departments of work completed.

DurationFour days.

AssessmentCoursework.

ProgressionEmployees could register on to a Micro-Certification Scheme (MCS). Employees who successfully complete this course will be qualified to register as an MCS approved installer.

Society will receive £4.70 in return for every £1 invested in Leicester College.

The average annual return on investment is 16.4%EMSI Economic Impact Values 2013

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Gas Gas Installation and Maintenance Advanced Apprenticeship


What is the training about?Gas apprenticeship schemes are designed to develop an Apprentice from entering the industry to being a competent Gas Engineer. through the modules they are enrolled on.

Water heating and wet central heating covers all industry aspects from safety critical to installation of boilers, water heaters and gas fires (space heaters).

Who should attend?Employees should be employed in the sector.

DurationProgramme length is, on average, 36 months.

ProgressionAfter successful completion of an Advanced Level Apprenticeship the next career step is to level 4 or level 5 learning programmes such as a Higher National Certificate in Building Studies or Higher Apprenticeship.



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ACS CCN1 Plus 3/4 Elements (Re-assessment)


What is the training about?It is a packaged assessment for CORGI registered installers who hold a current or expired (within 12 months of expiry date) CCN1, WAT 1, CEN 1, CKR 1, or HTR 1 certificate.

Who should attend?For gas safe-registered installers, this is mandatory training that needs to be renewed every five years to allow delegates to continue their Gas Safe registration.

Training outcomesSuccessful completion renews certification, CCN1 and 3/4 elements.

DurationTwo or three days, but the days of the week can be flexible, to suit your business needs, depending on availability.


ProgressionDelegates could renew CORGI registration, CCN1 and four elements. Delegates can also undertake commercial assessments.

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ACS Core Gas Safety Re-assessment


What is the training about?To enable practising gas installers to refresh themselves prior to taking ACS reassessment. It consists of mostly theory training primarily covering the changes to legislation, standards and work practices since the last assessment.

Who should attend?Practising gas installers with a current or expired CCN1 assessment.

Training outcomesTo retain existing Gas Safe registration.

DurationTwo days.

AssessmentThere is no formal assessment as this is primarily to prepare delegates for the ACS Core Gas Assessment.

ProgressionSuccessful attendance allows progression on to Core Gas Assessment.

BPEC Domestic Gas Foundation Certification

Course Code: C0399 Fees: £2,150 Start Date: Any time through the year Level: 2

What is the training about?General gas safety training and practical training, covering the installation and maintenance of boilers, cookers, fires and water heaters.

Who should attend?Category two or three delegates, ideally with a mechanical background and access to work experience with a Gas Safe operative.

Training outcomesBPEC Foundation Certificate.

DurationOne day per week for 33 weeks.

AssessmentFour multiple choice exams. One research paper and practical assessments in the training area. A period of workplace training is required to enable progression to ACS assessments.

ProgressionPossible progression to liquid petroleum gas or commercial and industrial gas engineer, or to study ACS CCN1 and appliance assessments.

BPEC/Core Gas Safety CCN1 Assessment (British Plumbing Employers Council)


What is the training about?This is a discounted initial core CCN1 assessment, for successful BPEC foundation delegates only.

Who should attend?Delegates should have completed the BPEC Foundation.

Training outcomesDelegates receive the CCN1 certification.

DurationTwo days.

AssessmentAssessment through an Initial CCN1 gas safety assessment, a one day open book theory examination, and also a one day practical assessment.

ProgressionCompletion may lead to an employed position and eventually possible self-employment or additional appliance training and ACS elements assessments such as combination boiler training, Part P, water regulations or unvented.


The economic contribution of Leicester College to the local business community in Leicester City and Leicestershire is £269.3 million per year.EMSI Economic Impact Values 2013

Gas Cooking Appliances CKR1 Assessment


What is the training about?Initial assessment designed for delegates wishing to install, service and maintain domestic cookers.

Who should attend?Suitable for employed or self employed operatives who currently hold current valid CCN1 certification and are able to provide evidence of this prior to taking the assessment.

Training outcomesExtends the scope for plumbers and gas fitters who would like to install domestic cooking appliances in accordance with Gas Safe requirements.

DurationHalf day.

AssessmentVia a combined theory and practical half-day assessment.

ProgressionDelegates can progress to other additional element assessments.


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Gas BPEC CONGLP1Re-assessment

Course Code: C0395 Fees: £195Start Date: Any time through the year Level: 2

What is the training about?This training is sector specific to LPG work carried out.Permanent dwellings and residential park homes are apart of the certification scope.

Who should attend?This training is for experienced Gas Safe registeredoperatives, holding a current or expired (up to 12 months)CONGLP assessment.

Training outcomesUpon successful completion delegates will receive therenewal of their existing CONGLP1 assessment.

DurationOne day.

AssessmentMultiple choice paper and practical assessment.

ProgressionDelegates can pursue further technical trainingopportunities.

95% of employers said that they would recommend Leicester College


Gas Central/Water Heating Boilers CENWAT

Course Code: C0704 Fees: £205Start Date: Any time through the year Level: 3

What is the training about?Initial assessment designed for operatives, wishing to install service and maintain domestic boilers and water heaters. Half day assessment combined theory and practical.

Who should attend?The assessment is accessible to any gas operative who already holds CCN1 with CPA1.

Training outcomesSuitable for employed and self employed operatives must hold as a pre-requisite, current CCN1 with CPA1. Delegates are responsible for providing evidence of these certificates; please contact the ACS office if your original certificates have been mislaid.

DurationHalf day on demand to suit your business needs.

AssessmentTheory and practical training.

ProgressionAssessment leads to ACS category CENWAT, delegates may wish to progress to Liquid Petroleum Gas assessments, which allow an increase of scope on LPG boilers and water heaters.

Gas ACS Elements (Re-assessment) Extra Certificate


What is the training about?ACS reassessment elements are for Gas Safe registered installers, wishing to renew their certification. Available for CENWAT, HTR 1, CKR 1, DAH 1, MET 2.

Who should attend?Delegates must possess a current or expired original element certificate (within 12 months of expiry) to be approved for assessment.

Training outcomesUpon successful completion delegates will be re-certified for work in the gas trade.

DurationHalf a day per element.

AssessmentAssessments are based on the inspection, commissioning and unsafe situations, relevant to the element chosen.

ProgressionDelegates may increase ACS scope, by undertaking additional ACS initial assessments.


Gas Fires and Water Heaters HTR1 Assessment


What is the training about?It covers installation, servicing and fault finding on radiant convector, inset and decorative fuel effect fires.

Who should attend?Delegates are advised to have sufficient experience on this type of equipment prior to taking the assessment and must hold a current CCN1 certificate.

Training outcomesGives HTR1 work category on the Gas Safe database.

DurationHalf day.

AssessmentHalf-day initial assessment, combined theory and practical.

ProgressionDelegates can progress to other additional element assessments.


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PlasteringPainting and DecoratingIntermediate Apprenticeship

Course Code: B1360 Fees: 1 Start Date: Any time through the year Level: 2 What is the training about?It will include knowledge and skills for: safe working practices, information, quantities and communication, building methods and construction technology. Application of paint systems by brush, roller and spray, preparation of surfaces, specialist decorative finished and architectural featured advanced paper hanging.

Who should attend?New entrants to the industry.

Duration24 months.

ProgressionSuccessful completion of the apprenticeship can allow progression on to an Advanced Apprenticeship.

Painting and DecoratingAdvanced Apprenticeship

Course Code: B1363 Fees: 1 Start Date: Any time through the year Level: 3 What is the training about?It will include: knowledge and skills for, safe working practices, information, quantities and communication, building methods and construction technology. Preparation of surfaces, application of paint systems brush, roller and spray, application of standard papers and product specialist decorative finishes and safe erection of access equipment.

Who should attend?Employees who have completed an apprenticeship or who have achieved appropriate GCSEs and are undertaking a wider range of activities.


ProgressionEmployees could take an Higher National Certificate in Building Studies or Higher Apprenticeship at level 4.

PlasteringIntermediate Apprenticeship

Course Code: C2438 Fees: 1 Start Date: Any time through the year Level: 2 What is the training about?This training includes knowledge and skills for safe working practices, information, quantities and communication, building methods and construction technology. The application of external surfaces, fixing, dry lining and plasterboard to interiors, form sand and cement screeds, produce plaster components, position and secure fibrous plaster components, apply plaster to internal surfaces.

Who should attend?Employees should be working plasterers who wish to develop their skills to industry standards.


ProgressionProgression on to an Advanced Apprenticeship and to progress towards further professional qualifications, such as Higher National Certificate in Building Studies or progress with employment as a qualified crafts person in Plastering.

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Society will receive £4.70 in return for every £1 invested in Leicester College.

The average annual return on investment is 16.4%EMSI Economic Impact Values


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BPEC Unvented Hot Water Systems


What is the training about?Delegates who wish to gain accreditation to install unvented units, allowing them to self-certificate their installations, without the need for building control prior approval. Delegates are sent a self study pack prior to attending the training as the actual training is a presentation and demonstration.

Who should attend?Delegates are required to hold or be working towards a Level 3 in Plumbing or related subject, or provide a letter detailing their experience in the industry.

Training outcomesUpon completion, delegates will legally be allowed to self-certificate their installations.

DurationOne day.

AssessmentVia practical assessment and multiple choice theory.

ProgressionAs the assessment is often required by employers and clients as part of a selection process, successful completion can open up avenues of employment previously out of reach.

PlumbingIntermediate Apprenticeship

Course Code: C2447 Fees: 1 Start Date: Any time through the year Level: 2 What is the training about?The training consists of a framework of qualifications which are studied simultaneously and include Functional Skills Level 1 in ICT and Level 2 in English and maths, Employment Rights and Responsibilities, and either an NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Installing and Maintaining Domestic Heating Systems or NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Domestic Plumbing and Heating.

Who should attend?New entrants to the industry.

Duration24 months.

ProgressionSuccessful completion of the apprenticeship can allow progression on to an Advanced Apprenticeship.

PlumbingAdvanced Apprenticeship

Course Code: C2448 Fees: 1 Start Date: Any time through the year Level: 3 What is the training about?The training provides a recognised certificate that demonstrates advanced theoretical and workplace practical experience of plumbing at supervisory level, and includes several accredited certification scheme assessments required to gain Gas Safe registration. Training content is heavily focussed towards gas. Underpinning knowledge for hot water storage systems are also covered, which allows employees to gain a separate qualification in this area.

Who should attend?Employees who have completed an apprenticeship or who have achieved appropriate GCSEs and are undertaking a wider range of activities.

Duration18 months following completion of an Apprenticeship.

ProgressionEmployees may wish to consider progressing onto a National or Higher National Certificate in Building Engineering Services.



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BPEC Solar Thermal Hot Water


What is the training about?It is designed for experienced plumbing and heating installers to enable them to select the most appropriate solar thermal hot water system for a building based on consultation with the client.

Who should attend?Employees must be plumbers, qualified to level 2 or above.

Training outcomesSolar thermal systems convert sunlight to heat for heating domestic hot water. Successful completion will provide training evidence for suitably qualified individuals to include with their application for registration on a Microgeneration Certification Scheme, which allows self-certification and notification to Building Control Departments of work completed.

DurationFour days.

AssessmentCoursework

ProgressionEmployees could register on to a Micro-Certification Scheme (MCS). Successful employees will be qualified to register as an MCS approved installer.

BPEC Rainwater/ Greywater Harvesting


What is the training about?This rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling training will introduce installers to the different types of rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling and point of use systems that they may encounter in the UK marketplace.

Who should attend?Employees must be plumbers, qualified to level 2 or above.

Training outcomesRainwater harvesting and greywater recycling will become more prevalent with the introduction of maximum per head usage figures for new build properties as defined by Part G of the Building Regulations and the Code for Sustainable Homes. This training covers information required by qualified building services engineers or plumbers to install these systems and will include legal and safety issues and will enable installers to comply with the requirements of the Code for Sustainable Homes.



ProgressionEmployees could register on to a Micro-Certification Scheme (MCS). Successful employees will be qualified to register as an MCS approved installer.

BPEC Heat Pumps


What is the training about?Delegates on this training will look at selecting the most appropriate heat pump for a building based on client consultation.

Who should attend?Employees must be level 2 qualified plumbers and would ideally be already practising within the sector.

Training outcomesThis course will provide training evidence for suitably qualified individuals to include with their application for registration on a Microgeneration Certification Scheme, which allows self-certification and notification to Building Control Departments of work completed.

DurationOne day.


ProgressionSolar Thermal Hot Water, Rain water Grey Water Harvesting. Employers could register on to a Micro-Certification Scheme (MCS) to extend their range of work.

BPEC Water Regulations


What is the training about?This training allows delegates to meet the entry criteria for the Water Regulations Approved Scheme (WRAS). Prior to attending a half day training and a half day assessment, delegates will be provided with a training manual.

Who should attend?No specific qualifications are required for undertaking this certificated training however delegates must be able to demonstrate appropriate experience and competency of working as a plumber.

Training outcomesPart of a suite of qualifications required to be recognised as a qualified plumber.

DurationOne day.

AssessmentAssessment is in three parts: Written - open book multiple choice question paper. Written - closed book multiple choice question paper. Practical - visual inspection.

ProgressionDelegates who successfully complete could look to study Unvented Hot Water Regulations and Part “L” Building Regulations defined scope.

For learners studying at level 4 and above at Leicester College, average lifetime earnings will be £1,070,769 an increase of £353,104 compared to level 3EMSI Economic Impact Values 2013

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Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning

Course Codes: C3075 Fees: £1,700Start Date: 2 September 2014 Level: 2

What is the training about?It allows employees to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps sector.

Who should attend?A positive attitude to learning and clear motivation to study. Evidence of appropriate level of practical ability/skills. Normally four GCSEs at grade D or E including English and maths, or a full level 1 qualification including English Functional Skills at level 1 are required. Employees without these qualifications who can demonstrate academic ability to succeed at level 2 will also be considered.

Training outcomesHealth and safety in building services engineering, Install, repair and maintain RAC systems. The course is delivered both practical and theory based. Employees will commission and decommission RAC units Handling fluorinated gases and ozone-depleting substances

DurationTuesday and Wednesday Evenings for one academic year.

AssessmentAssessment is via exams.

ProgressionInto Refrigeration, Air Conditioning work placement or anApprenticeship. This could also lead to work within the BES Technical services or to higher education courses.

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Refrigeration Refrigeration Intermediate Appenticeship

Course Codes: C2444 Fees:1Start Date: Any time through the year Level: 2

What is the training about?The course is about Installing and maintaining refrigeration systems and will employees study the following:

• understand and carry out safe working practices • how to communicate with other trades • how to apply environmental protection• understand refrigeration installation testing and

maintenance techniques • apply safe working practices • scientific principles • carrying out Electrical work on RAC systems • F Gas. Who should attend?Employees should be employed as a refrigeration apprentice.

Duration24 months.

ProgressionCompletion of an intermediate apprentice enables progression to a Level 3 advanced apprenticeship in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.



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