PAINTING AND DECORATING (CONSTRUCTION) LEVEL 3

Diploma Apprenticeship

Overview

Everyone knows what painters and decorators do, but the work they do in the construction industry is much more skilled than DIY. Oil rigs, bridges and steel-work need heavy duty coatings, while stately homes and five-star hotels need painters and decorators who can apply a wide range of wall coverings and paint systems to ceiling and wall areas.

You will need to be good with your hands and have a good eye for detail. Much of the work is indoors but there is plenty of outside work as well. You will need to be quite fit and be prepared to travel to different sites. You will also need to discuss colours and types of finish with clients or householders, so the ability to communicate well is important.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible to enter ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 funded Level 2 / Level 3 apprenticeship provision, a person must meet all of the following criteria:

• Have attained the upper limit of Compulsory School Age: A 16 year old who is entitled to leave school after the statutory leaving date of 30 June, or a 17 year old who leaves school / Further Education (FE) College during the month of June, will be permitted to enter ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 from the first Monday in July. A school leaver / FE College leaver who is 17 years old and who leaves before 1 June can be admitted to ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 at any time after leaving school / FE College

• A person aged 25+ at the date of registration on to the course is therefore defined by the Department for the Economy as an adult. Adult apprenticeships are restricted to a number of vocational areas that are supported by the Department for the Economy

• Be either an existing employee in a new job role that requires a substantial amount of learning and skills development, or a new employee in (or about to take up) a permanent remunerative employment offer, including a specific start date as detailed on the Delivery Agreement and confirmed by the Employer

• Be employed by a company that has a base in Northern Ireland and is registered as an employer with HMRC and be contracted to work a minimum of 21 hours per week (which includes day release / off-the-job directed training) with one employer. Directed training must be paid as part of the apprentice’s contracted hours

• Have the potential to successfully complete all the requirements of the appropriate Level 2 / Level 3 apprenticeship framework

• Meet any health requirements (e.g. colour vision) specific to the occupation of their choice

• Have achieved any necessary entry academic qualifications (e.g. GCSEs) determined by the relevant sector for the apprenticeship and approved by the Department

PLASTERING (CONSTRUCTION)

2 year apprenticeship

Accredited by: NOCN_CSkills

LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA APPRENTICESHIP Greenbank

Overview

Greenbank

• Pass any entry tests specified by the relevant sector / employer and approved by the Department

• Applicants with a previous level 2 or 3 qualification in the same occupational area may not be eligible for participation in a similar occupational area at the same level. This will require approval by the Department Employers may apply their own criteria during recruitment. However, only those potential apprentices who are assessed as capable / committed to achieving the full requirements of an apprenticeship framework will be recruited.

Attendance at Individual or Group Pre-Entry Advice Sessions (IPEAS and GPEAS) may be required. These interviews may take place either on campus, via telephone or video call (Microsoft teams) and will play an important role in the selection of all courses.

What Will I Study?

Modules include:

• Preparation of surfaces for painting and wallpapering

• Selection and application of paints and wallpaper

• Use of airless spray equipment

• Broken colour work

• Stencilling

• Wood staining and varnishes

• Rag rolling, colour washing, clouding, marbling and graining

• Figure and straight grain techniques

• Health and safety

• Essential Skills in Communication, Application of Number and Information Technology (applicants who have achieved GCSE English, Mathematics or IT at grades A-C, will be exempt from the equivalent Essential Skills course)

How Will I Be Assessed?

Assessment is a combination of on-site work, College based work and online tests.

Further Study

Following completion of the level 3, you may progress to higher education. Alternatively, you may go straight into employment or become self-employed.

Contacts

FacultyBUTE@src.ac.uk

028 3025 9684

On this Level 3 Apprenticeship, you will learn to work with a variety of materials to provide surface finishes to walls and ceilings and how to prepare surfaces and apply finishes to the correct specification. You will also learn skills and techniques used to replace and repair decorative mouldings and cornices in both new and old buildings. It helps to have some basic mathematical ability as you will have to calculate areas of wall and corresponding volumes of material.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible to enter ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 funded Level 2 / Level 3 apprenticeship provision, a person must meet all of the following criteria:

• Have attained the upper limit of Compulsory School Age: A 16 year old who is entitled to leave school after the statutory leaving date of 30 June, or a 17 year old who leaves school / Further Education (FE) College during the month of June, will be permitted to enter ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 from the first Monday in July. A school leaver / FE College leaver who is 17 years old and who leaves before 1 June can be admitted to ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 at any time after leaving school / FE College.

• A person aged 25+ at the date of registration on to the course is therefore defined by the Department for the Economy as an adult. Adult apprenticeships are restricted to a number of vocational areas that are supported by the Department for the Economy.

• Be either an existing employee in a new job role that requires a substantial amount of learning and skills development, or a new employee in (or about to take up) a permanent remunerative employment offer, including a specific start date as detailed on the Delivery Agreement and confirmed by the Employer .

• Be employed by a company that has a base in Northern Ireland and is registered as an employer with HMRC and be contracted to work a minimum of 21 hours per week (which includes day release / off-the-job directed training) with one employer. Directed training must be paid as part of the apprentice’s contracted hours.

• Have the potential to successfully complete all the requirements of the appropriate Level 2 / Level 3 apprenticeship framework.

• Meet any health requirements (e.g. colour vision) specific to the occupation of their choice.

• Have achieved any necessary entry academic qualifications (e.g. GCSEs) determined by the relevant sector for the apprenticeship and approved by the Department.

• Pass any entry tests specified by the relevant sector / employer and approved by the Department.

Accredited by: NOCN_Skills

2 year apprenticeship Apprenticeship

• Applicants with a previous level 2 or 3 qualification in the same occupational area may not be eligible for participation in a similar occupational area at the same level. This will require approval by the Department. Employers may apply their own criteria during recruitment. However, only those potential apprentices who are assessed as capable / committed to achieving the full requirements of an apprenticeship framework will be recruited.

Attendance at Individual or Group Pre-Entry Advice Sessions (IPEAS and GPEAS) may be required. These interviews may take place either on campus, via telephone or video call (Microsoft teams) and will play an important role in the selection of all courses.

What Will I Study?

Modules covered:

• Fixing plasterboard, metal lath and pre-formed coving to timber backgrounds

• Fixing dry lining boards to solid and stud walls

• Plastering internal solid and stud walls using different materials

• Plastering external walls using a variety of materials and beads

• Preparation and laying of floor screeds to levels and falls

• Preparation and repair of damaged surfaces

• Construction of cornice moulds and running cornices in situ

• Health and safety

• Essential Skills in Communication, Application of Number and Information Technology (applicants who have achieved GCSE English, Mathematics or IT at grades A-C, will be exempt from the equivalent Essential Skills course)

How Will I Be Assessed?

Assessment is a combination of on-site work, College based assignments and online tests.

Further Study

On successful completion of the level 3, you may progress to higher education. Alternatively, you may go straight into employment or become self-employed.

Contacts

FacultyBUTE@src.ac.uk 028 3025 9684

SITE CARPENTRY (CONSTRUCTION) LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA APPRENTICESHIP

Overview

The Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry has been developed so you can achieve the qualification in a training environment, which means that you do not need to be employed to undertake this qualification. This qualification enables the learner to demonstrate and recognise your skills, knowledge and understanding so you can work as a site carpenter within the construction industry.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible to enter ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 funded Level 2 / Level 3 apprenticeship provision, a person must meet all of the following criteria:

• Have attained the upper limit of Compulsory School Age: A 16 year old who is entitled to leave school after the statutory leaving date of 30 June, or a 17 year old who leaves school / Further Education (FE) College during the month of June, will be permitted to enter ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 from the first Monday in July. A school leaver / FE College leaver who is 17 years old and who leaves before 1 June can be admitted to ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 at any time after leaving school / FE College

• A person aged 25+ at the date of registration on to the course is therefore defined by the Department for the Economy as an adult. Adult apprenticeships are restricted to a number of vocational areas that are supported by the Department for the Economy

• Directed training must be paid as part of the apprentice’s contracted hours

• Have the potential to successfully complete all the requirements of the appropriate Level 2 / Level 3 apprenticeship framework

• Meet any health requirements (e.g. colour vision) specific to the occupation of their choice

• Have achieved any necessary entry academic qualifications (e.g. GCSEs) determined by the relevant sector for the apprenticeship and approved by the Department

• Pass any entry tests specified by the relevant sector / employer and approved by the Department

• Applicants with a previous level 2 or 3 qualification in the same occupational area may not be eligible for participation in a similar occupational area at the same level. This will require approval by the Department Attendance at Individual or Group Pre-Entry Advice Sessions (IPEAS and GPEAS) may be required. These interviews may take place either on campus, via telephone or video call (Microsoft teams) and will play an important role in the selection of all courses.

Armagh & Greenbank

2 year apprenticeship

Accredited by: NOCN_CSkills

Apprenticeship

What Will I Study?

Modules covered:

• Health, safety and welfare in construction and associated industries

• Analysing technical information, quantities and communication with others

• Analysing the construction industry and the built environment

• Carry out first fixing operations

• Carry out second fixing operations

• Set up and operate cutting and shaping machines

• Erect complex structural carcassing components

• Install and maintain non-structural and structural components

How Will I Be Assessed?

Assessment is through end of unit exams, online exams and practical assessments.

Further Study

Students can progress to the HNC in Construction at SRC or into employment.

Contacts

FacultyBUTE@src.ac.uk

028 3025 9684

Wall And Floor Tiling Level 3 Diploma Apprenticeship

Overview

Tiling has become a specialised job used worldwide in modern day architecture and construction. Floor and wall tiling involves laying various types of tiles including marble, ceramic and porcelain. The job locations range from bathrooms and kitchens to churches, swimming pools and hospitals.

You will need to be flexible and willing to travel to different locations on a regular basis and enjoy meeting new people. You will need to be good with your hands and have a good eye for detail. You will also need to discuss various designs with clients or householders, so the ability to communicate well is important.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible to enter ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 funded Level 2 / Level 3 apprenticeship provision, a person must meet all of the following criteria:

• Have attained the upper limit of Compulsory School Age: A 16 year old who is entitled to leave school after the statutory leaving date of 30 June, or a 17 year old who leaves school / Further Education (FE) College during the month of June, will be permitted to enter ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 from the first Monday in July. A school leaver / FE College leaver who is 17 years old and who leaves before 1 June can be admitted to ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 at any time after leaving school / FE College

• A person aged 25+ at the date of registration on to the course is therefore defined by the Department for the Economy as an adult. Adult apprenticeships are restricted to a number of vocational areas that are supported by the Department for the Economy

• Be either an existing employee in a new job role that requires a substantial amount of learning and skills development, or a new employee in (or about to take up) a permanent remunerative employment offer, including a specific start date as detailed on the Delivery Agreement and confirmed by the Employer

• Be employed by a company that has a base in Northern Ireland and is registered as an employer with HMRC and be contracted to work a minimum of 21 hours per week (which includes day release / off-the-job directed training) with one employer. Directed training must be paid as part of the apprentice’s contracted hours

• Have the potential to successfully complete all the requirements of the appropriate Level 2 / Level 3 apprenticeship framework

• Meet any health requirements (e.g. colour vision) specific to the occupation of their choice

• Have achieved any necessary entry academic qualifications (e.g. GCSEs) determined by the relevant sector for the apprenticeship and approved by the Department

Greenbank

2 year apprenticeship

Accredited by: NOCN_Skills

Apprenticeship

• Pass any entry tests specified by the relevant sector / employer and approved by the Department

• Applicants with a previous level 2 or 3 qualification in the same occupational area may not be eligible for participation in a similar occupational area at the same level. This will require approval by the Department

Employers may apply their own criteria during recruitment. However, only those potential apprentices who are assessed as capable / committed to achieving the full requirements of an apprenticeship framework will be recruited.

Attendance at Individual or Group Pre-Entry Advice Sessions (IPEAS and GPEAS) may be required. These interviews may take place either on campus, via telephone or video call (Microsoft teams) and will play an important role in the selection of all courses.

What Will I Study?

Modules covered:

• Prepare background surfaces for tiling

• Set out walls and floors for tiles

• Carry out repairs to tiled surfaces

• Use a wide variety of tiles and mosaics

• Position and finish wall and floor tiles

• Use different types of tiling equipment

• Health and safety

• Essential Skills in Communication, Application of Number and Information Technology (applicants who have achieved GCSE English, Mathematics or IT at grades A-C, will be exempt from the equivalent Essential Skills course)

How Will I Be Assessed?

Assessment is a combination of on-site work, College based assignments and online tests.

Further Study

On completion of the level 3, you may progress to higher education. Alternatively, you may go straight into employment or become self-employed.

Contacts

FacultyBUTE@src.ac.uk

028 3025 9684

Bricklaying Level 2 Diploma Apprenticeship

Overview

This course will enable you to develop the skills and techniques required to allow you to build brickwork and blockwork of all shapes and sizes. You will learn how to set walls and buildings following instructions from foremen and architects.

Bricklayers are outdoor workers who work both at height and below ground level. The work is physical so a good level of fitness is an advantage – however, the modern construction industry’s safety regulations and lightweight materials mean that most people can undertake the work of a bricklayer.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible to enter ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 funded Level 2 / Level 3 apprenticeship provision, a person must meet all of the following criteria:

• Have attained the upper limit of Compulsory School Age: A 16 year old who is entitled to leave school after the statutory leaving date of 30 June, or a 17 year old who leaves school / Further Education (FE) College during the month of June, will be permitted to enter ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 from the first Monday in July. A school leaver / FE College leaver who is 17 years old and who leaves before 1 June can be admitted to ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 at any time after leaving school / FE College.

• A person aged 25+ at the date of registration on to the course is therefore defined by the Department for the Economy as an adult. Adult apprenticeships are restricted to a number of vocational areas that are supported by the Department for the Economy.

• Be either an existing employee in a new job role that requires a substantial amount of learning and skills development, or a new employee in (or about to take up) a permanent remunerative employment offer, including a specific start date as detailed on the Delivery Agreement and confirmed by the Employer

• Be employed by a company that has a base in Northern Ireland and is registered as an employer with HMRC and be contracted to work a minimum of 21 hours per week (which includes day release / off-the-job directed training) with one employer. Directed training must be paid as part of the apprentice’s contracted hours.

• Have the potential to successfully complete all the requirements of the appropriate Level 2 / Level 3 apprenticeship framework.

• Meet any health requirements (e.g. colour vision) specific to the occupation of their choice.

• Have achieved any necessary entry academic qualifications (e.g. GCSEs) determined by the relevant sector for the apprenticeship and approved by the Department.

• Pass any entry tests specified by the relevant sector / employer and approved by the Department.

Portadown & Greenbank

Accredited by: City & Guilds 2 year apprenticeship

Apprenticeship

• Applicants with a previous level 2 or 3 qualification in the same occupational area may not be eligible for participation in a similar occupational area at the same level. This will require approval by the Department. Employers may apply their own criteria during recruitment. However, only those potential apprentices who are assessed as capable / committed to achieving the full requirements of an apprenticeship framework will be recruited.

Attendance at Individual or Group Pre-Entry Advice Sessions (IPEAS and GPEAS) may be required. These interviews may take place either on campus, via telephone or video call (Microsoft teams) and will play an important role in the selection of all courses.

What Will I Study?

Modules covered:

• Health, safety and welfare in the construction industry

• Building walls using a wide range of bonds

• Building solid walls, cavity walls, piers and chimneys

• Using decorative brick to build arches and walls

• Setting out from plans

• Positioning of door and window openings

• Use of optical and laser levelling equipment

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Brickwork Level 2 Traineeship

Overview

This course will enable you to develop the skills and techniques required to allow you to build brickwork and blockwork of all shapes and sizes. You will learn how to set walls and buildings following instructions from foremen and architects.

Bricklayers are outdoor workers who work both at height and below ground level. The work is physical so a good level of fitness is an advantage – however, the modern construction industry’s safety regulations and lightweight materials mean that most people can undertake the work of a bricklayer.

Entry Requirements

• The Traineeship provides a high-quality vocational education and training programme at Level 2 and is primarily aimed at school leavers who aspire to work within a specific sector.

• The College will review the qualifications and/or experience held by applicants and will consider whether this profile shows an ability to progress towards a level 2 traineeship framework.

• All applicants must be able to demonstrate at interview that they have a satisfactory level of fluency in English –both written and spoken. The College reserves the right

How Will I Be Assessed?

Assessment is through a combination of workplace observations, external online multiple choice tests, practical skills tests and written assignments.

Further Study

On successful completion of the level 2, students can progress to a Level 3 Apprenticeship at the College.

Contacts

FacultyBUTE@src.ac.uk

028 3025 9684

Portadown Accredited by: City &

Guilds 2 years full-time Traineeship

• Applicants will be required to hold a minimum of a Level 1 qualification defined as 4 GCSEs at grades D-G including Maths and English grades D-E or equivalent as specified on the table below. On enrolment the applicant will undertake an initial assessment which will confirm whether they should enter the full Traineeship or the Preparatory Phase.

What Will I Study?

Modules include:

• Building walls using a wide range of bonds

• Building solid walls, cavity walls, piers and chimneys

• Using decorative brick to build arches and walls

• Setting out from plans

• Positioning of door and window openings

• Use of optical and Laser levelling equipment

• Safe handling and movement of resources

How Will I Be Assessed?

Assessment will be through a combination of practical skills tests and written assignments.

Further Study

Carpentry And Joinery Level 2 Diploma Apprenticeship

• QUALIFICATION ENDORSED BY:

The Deluxe Group

We have a well-established relationship with SRC who are fundamental to the ongoing development of the Deluxe Apprenticeship programme. Together, we offer passionate and enthusiastic individuals fast-track opportunities to be the best in class within bespoke joinery. Our Apprentice Mentor supports and develops our Apprentice Team to achieve their full potential working on extraordinary high-profile projects within the Theme Park, Marine & Prime Fit-Out industries.

Overview

The aim of the OCN NI Level 2 Diploma in Woodworking Skills is to develop a broad base of wood working skills and practical techniques. The objectives of the OCN NI Level 2 Diploma in Woodworking Skills will enable learners to gain skills and knowledge relating to the following: first and second fix carpentry techniques health, safety and welfare in wood occupations interpreting construction drawings maintaining and using woodworking hand and power tools setting, marking out and manufacture of joinery products understanding construction methods setting and operating CNC machines.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible to enter ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 funded Level 2 / Level 3 apprenticeship provision, a person must meet all of the following criteria:

• Have attained the upper limit of Compulsory School Age: A 16 year old who is entitled to leave school after the statutory leaving date of 30 June, or a 17 year old who leaves school / Further Education (FE) College during the month of June, will be permitted to enter ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 from the first Monday in July. A school leaver / FE College leaver who is 17 years old and who leaves before 1 June can be admitted to ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 at any time after leaving school / FE College.

• A person aged 25+ at the date of registration on to the course is therefore defined by the Department for the Economy as an adult. Adult apprenticeships are restricted to a number of vocational areas that are supported by the Department for the Economy.

• Be either an existing employee in a new job role that requires a substantial amount of learning and skills development, or a new employee in (or about to take up) a permanent remunerative employment offer, including a specific start date as detailed on the Delivery Agreement and confirmed by the Employer .

• Be employed by a company that has a base in Northern Ireland and is registered as an employer with HMRC

Armagh, Portadown & Greenbank

Accredited by: City & Guilds 2 year apprenticeship

Apprenticeship and be contracted to work a minimum of 21 hours per week (which includes day release / off-the-job directed training) with one employer. Directed training must be paid as part of the apprentice’s contracted hours.

• Have the potential to successfully complete all the requirements of the appropriate Level 2 / Level 3 apprenticeship framework.

• Meet any health requirements (e.g. colour vision) specific to the occupation of their choice.

• Have achieved any necessary entry academic qualifications (e.g. GCSEs) determined by the relevant sector for the apprenticeship and approved by the Department.

• Pass any entry tests specified by the relevant sector / employer and approved by the Department.

• Applicants with a previous level 2 or 3 qualification in the same occupational area may not be eligible for participation in a similar occupational area at the same level. This will require approval by the Department. Employers may apply their own criteria during recruitment. However, only those potential apprentices who are assessed as capable / committed to achieving the full requirements of an apprenticeship framework will be recruited.

Attendance at Individual or Group Pre-Entry Advice Sessions (IPEAS and GPEAS) may be required. These interviews may take place either on campus, via telephone or video call (Microsoft teams) and will play an important role in the selection of all courses.

What Will I Study?

• First and Second Fix Carpentry Techniques

• Health, Safety and Welfare in Woodworking Occupations

• Interpreting Construction Drawings and Information

• Maintain and Use Woodworking Hand and Power Tools

• Practical Woodworking Project

• Setting, Marking Out and Manufacturing of Joinery Products

• Understanding Construction Methods

How Will I Be Assessed?

• Practical assessments

• Online exams

• Knowledge booklets

Further Study

Students may choose to progress to:

• Level 3 Apprenticeship

• HNC construction Contacts

FacultyBUTE@src.ac.uk

028 3025 9684

Carpentry And Joinery Level 2 Traineeship

Overview

The aim of the OCN NI Level 2 Diploma in Woodworking Skills is to develop a broad base of wood working skills and practical techniques. The objectives of the OCN NI Level 2 Diploma in Woodworking Skills will enable learners to gain skills and knowledge relating to the following: first and second fix carpentry techniques health, safety and welfare in wood occupations interpreting construction drawings maintaining and using woodworking hand and power tools setting, marking out and manufacture of joinery products understanding construction methods setting and operating CNC machines.

Entry Requirements

• The Traineeship provides a high-quality vocational education and training programme at Level 2 and is primarily aimed at school leavers who aspire to work within a specific sector

• The College will review the qualifications and/or experience held by applicants and will consider whether this profile shows an ability to progress towards a level 2 traineeship framework

• All applicants must be able to demonstrate at interview that they have a satisfactory level of fluency in English –both written and spoken. The College reserves the right to refer any applicant to appropriate English Language or Literacy classes until their level of fluency in written and spoken English is sufficient to allow participation in other areas of study

• Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course

• Applicants will be required to hold a minimum of a Level 1 qualification defined as 4 GCSEs at grades D-G including Maths and English grades D-E or equivalent. On enrolment the applicant will undertake an initial assessment which will confirm whether they should enter the full Traineeship or the Preparatory Phase

Accredited by: City & Guilds 2 years full-time Traineeship

What Will I Study?

• First and Second Fix Carpentry Techniques

• Health, Safety and Welfare in Woodworking Occupations

• Interpreting Construction Drawings and Information

• Maintain and Use Woodworking Hand and Power Tools

• Practical Woodworking Project

• Setting, Marking Out and Manufacturing of Joinery Products

• Understanding Construction Methods

How Will I Be Assessed?

• Practical assessments

• Online exams

• Knowledge booklets

Further Study

Students may choose to progress to:

• Level 3 Apprenticeship

• HNC construction Contacts

FacultyBUTE@src.ac.uk

028 3025 9684