construction and building services abc awards qualifications directory 11-12

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CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING SERVICES QUALIFICATIONS DIRECTORY


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60063993 Entry Level 3 Award in Practical Construction Skills 60064547 Entry Level 3 Certificate in Practical Construction Skills Unendorsed Pathway Pathway – Plastering Pathway – Carpentry and Joinery Pathway – Plumbing Pathway – Brickwork Pathway – Painting and Decorating 60064006 Level 1 Award in Practical Construction Skills 60064559 Level 1 Certificate in Practical Construction Skills Unendorsed Pathway Pathway – Plastering Pathway – Carpentry and Joinery Pathway – Plumbing Pathway – Brickwork Pathway – Painting and Decorating 60064572 Level 1 Diploma in Practical Construction Skills 50070988 Level 1 Award in Creating Interiors 50070976 Level 2 Award in Creating Interiors 50074593 Level 2 Certificate in Creating Interiors 5005482X Level 1 Award in Basic Landscaping 50043134 Level 2 Award in Hard Landscaping 50043092 Level 3 Award in Design and Landscape Skills 50044497 Level 2 Award in Building Heritage 50043122 Level 3 Award in Preservation of Heritage Buildings and Sites 50054776 Level 1 Award in Building Services Engineering 50055124 Level 2 Award in Building Services Engineering 50055288 Level 3 Certificate in Building Services Engineering (Electrical) 5005529X Level 3 Certificate in Building Services Engineering (Mechanical) 60016036 Level 1 Certificate in Access to Building Services Engineering 60016048 Level 2 Diploma in Access to Building Services Engineering


60018343 Level 2 Certificate in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Studies 60018355 Level 2 Certificate in Electrical Installation Studies 60018379 Level 2 Certificate in Heating and Ventilation Studies 60018409 Level 2 Certificate in Plumbing Studies 10041916 Entry Level Certificate in Preparation for Employment in Plastering (Entry 3) (NQF)


ABC Qual Code A5017-E3

60063993 Entry Level 3 Award in Practical Construction Skills Learners must achieve a minimum of 6 credits and a maximum of 12 credits. This must include 4 credits from the mandatory units Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Introduction to health and safety in the workshop [K/504/2584] E3 2 18

Recognise and use hand tools and materials used in construction [K/502/0777] E3 2 20 Optional Units The use of a hawk and trowel in internal plastering [H/504/2566] E3 2 20

Mixing plaster materials by hand and mechanical methods [D/504/2565] E3 2 20

Constructing timber halving and housing joints [R/504/2532] E3 2 20 Hand tool skills for timber work [D/504/2534] E3 1 10 Basic bricklaying skills [R/504/2496] E3 1 10 Laying bricks to a line [R/504/2501] E3 1 10 Applying paint by brush [Y/504/2516] E3 2 20 Applying paint by brush and roller [H/504/2518] E3 2 20 Introduction to working with plastic pressure pipe [D/504/2548] E3 3 30

Introduction to measuring and marking out in plumbing [R/504/2546] E3 3 30

Introduction to drilling and fixing components in plumbing [L/504/2545] E3 2 20 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal assessment, internal and external

moderation Minimum Approved Age Pre 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Operational Start Date 01/09/2012 Review Date 31/08/2014

FL ASL App SO T2G ALR OLASS PFU Ad App

Funding Eligibility

Points Score Awaiting details Contribution to Threshold L1 Awaiting details Contribution to Threshold L2 N/A Contribution to Threshold L3 N/A Sector (ABC) Construction and Building Services Sector (Regulator) Building and Construction Sector Skills Council Construction Skills


ABC Qual Code C5018-E3

60064547 Entry Level 3 Certificate in Practical Construction Skills Unendorsed Pathway Learners must achieve a minimum of 24 credits. This must include 8 credits from the mandatory units and a minimum of 16 credits from one of the pathways. Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Introduction to construction work [K/501/5773] E3 2 10 Introduction to health and safety in the workshop [K/504/2584] E3 2 18

Recognise and use hand tools and materials used in construction [K/502/0777] E3 2 20

Environmental awareness in construction [Y/504/2614] E3 2 20 Optional Units Preparation for work [A/502/0461] E3 2 20 The use of a hawk and trowel in internal plastering [H/504/2566] E3 2 20

Mixing plaster materials by hand and mechanical methods [D/504/2565] E3 2 20

Cutting plasterboard [R/504/2563] E3 3 30 Casting from a simple PVC or cold pour mould [J/504/2561] E3 2 20 Cutting and fixing a simple panel mould [L/504/2562] E3 3 30 Fixing a simple fibrous plaster cast [T/504/2572] E3 2 20 Forming a rubbed up finish by the use of a sponge and float [Y/504/2564] E3 4 40

Hand tool skills for timber work [D/504/2534] E3 1 10 Joinery hand tool maintenance [H/504/2535] E3 1 10 Constructing timber halving and housing joints [R/504/2532] E3 2 20 Construct a timber product using halving joints [L/504/2528] E3 3 30 Construct a timber product using housing joints [R/504/2529] E3 3 30

Constructing timber finger joints [L/504/2531] E3 2 20 Construct a timber product using finger joints [J/504/2530] E3 3 30 Constructing timber mortise, tenon and bridle joints [Y/504/2662] E3 4 40

Basic bricklaying skills [R/504/2496] E3 1 10 Laying bricks to a line [R/504/2501] E3 1 10 Erecting half brick walls [H/504/2499] E3 6 60 Erecting one brick walls [L/504/2500] E3 7 70 Erecting corner walls [D/504/2498] E3 6 60 Erecting block walls including openings [Y/504/2497] E3 5 50 Applying paint by brush [Y/504/2516] E3 2 20 Applying paint by brush and roller [H/504/2518] E3 2 20 Applying wood ingrain paper to wall areas [K/504/2519] E3 4 40 Applying lining paper to wall areas [D/504/2517] E3 4 40 Introduction to decorative treatments [D/504/2520] E3 4 40 Introduction to free brushwork and decorative motifs [H/504/2521] E3 2 20

Introduction to working with copper pipe [Y/504/2547] E3 6 60


Introduction to measuring and marking out in plumbing [R/504/2546] E3 3 30

Introduction to drilling and fixing components in plumbing [L/504/2545] E3 2 20

Introduction to working with plastic pressure pipe [D/504/2548] E3 3 30

Introduction to working with plastic soil and waste pipe [H/504/2549] E3 3 30 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal assessment, internal and external



Funding Eligibility




60064547 Entry Level 3 Certificate in Practical Construction Skills Pathway - Plastering Learners must achieve a minimum of 24 credits from this pathway. This must include 8 credits from the mandatory units Unit Level Credit

Value GLH



Environmental awareness in construction [Y/504/2614] E3 2 20 Optional Units The use of a hawk and trowel in internal plastering [H/504/2566]

E3 2 20

Mixing plaster materials by hand and mechanical methods [D/504/2565]

E3 2 20

Cutting plasterboard [R/504/2563] E3 3 30 Casting from a simple PVC or cold pour mould [J/504/2561] E3 2 20 Cutting and fixing a simple panel mould [L/504/2562] E3 3 30 Forming a rubbed up finish by the use of a sponge and float [Y/504/2564]

E3 4 40

Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal assessment, internal and external



Funding Eligibility




60064547 Entry Level 3 Certificate in Practical Construction Skills Pathway – Carpentry and Joinery Learners must achieve a minimum of 24 credits from this pathway. This must include 8 credits from the mandatory units Unit Level Credit

Value GLH



Environmental awareness in construction [Y/504/2614] E3 2 20 Optional Units Hand tool skills for timber work [D/504/2534] E3 1 10 Joinery hand tool maintenance [H/504/2535] E3 1 10 Constructing timber halving and housing joints [R/504/2532] E3 2 20 Construct a timber product using halving joints [L/504/2528] E3 3 30 Construct a timber product using housing joints [R/504/2529] E3 3 30

Constructing timber finger joints [L/504/2531] E3 2 20 Construct a timber product using finger joints [J/504/2530] E3 3 30 Constructing timber mortise, tenon and bridle joints [Y/504/2662] E3 4 40




Funding Eligibility



ABC Qual Code C5021-E3 60064547 Entry Level 3 Certificate in Practical Construction Skills Pathway – Plumbing Learners must achieve a minimum of 25 credits from this pathway. This must include 8 credits from the mandatory units Unit Level Credit

Value GLH



Environmental awareness in construction [Y/504/2614] E3 2 20 Optional Units Introduction to working with copper pipe [Y/504/2547] E3 6 60 Introduction to measuring and marking out in plumbing [R/504/2546] E3 3 30

Introduction to drilling and fixing components in plumbing [L/504/2545] E3 2 20

Introduction to working with plastic pressure pipe [D/504/2548] E3 3 30

Introduction to working with plastic soil and waste pipe [H/504/2549] E3 3 30




Funding Eligibility




60064547 Entry Level 3 Certificate in Practical Construction Skills Pathway – Brickwork Learners must achieve a minimum of 25 credits from this pathway. This must include 8 credits from the mandatory units Unit Level Credit

Value GLH



Environmental awareness in construction [Y/504/2614] E3 2 20 Optional Units Basic bricklaying skills [R/504/2496] E3 1 10 Laying bricks to a line [R/504/2501] E3 1 10 Erecting half brick walls [H/504/2499] E3 6 60 Erecting one brick walls [L/504/2500] E3 7 70 Erecting corner walls [D/504/2498] E3 6 60 Erecting block walls including openings [Y/504/2497] E3 5 50 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal assessment, internal and external



Funding Eligibility




60064547 Entry Level 3 Certificate in Practical Construction Skills Pathway – Painting and Decorating Learners must achieve a minimum of 24 credits from this pathway. This must include 8 credits from the mandatory units Unit Level Credit

Value GLH



Environmental awareness in construction [Y/504/2614] E3 2 20 Optional Units Applying paint by brush [Y/504/2516] E3 2 20 Applying paint by brush and roller [H/504/2518] E3 2 20 Applying wood ingrain paper to wall areas [K/504/2519] E3 4 40 Applying lining paper to wall areas [D/504/2517] E3 4 40 Introduction to decorative treatments [D/504/2520] E3 4 40 Introduction to free brushwork and decorative motifs [H/504/2521] E3 2 20




Funding Eligibility



ABC Qual Code A5017-01

60064006 Level 1 Award in Practical Construction Skills Learners must achieve a minimum of 7 credits. This must include 3 credits from the mandatory unit. Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Health and safety in a workshop [H/504/2583] 1 3 27 Optional Units Create an external raised ashlar finish to an external rendered wall [K/504/2567] 1 4 40

Fix and skim plasterboard with staggered joints [M/504/2568] 1 3 30

Constructing timber dovetail joints [M/504/2540] 1 2 20 Construct a timber product using dovetail joints [T/504/2538] 1 3 30

Bricklaying skills [Y/504/2502] 1 2 18 Laying bricks and blocks to a line [T/504/2510] 1 2 15 Applying wood ingrain wallpaper to ceiling and wall areas [A/504/2525] 1 4 40

Drilling and fixing of plumbing components [H/504/2552] 1 2 20 Measurement and marking out of plumbing materials [T/504/2555] 1 2 20




Funding Eligibility



ABC Qual Code C5018-01

60064559 Level 1 Certificate in Practical Construction Skills Unendorsed Pathway Learners must achieve a minimum of 26 credits. This must include 9 credits from the mandatory units and a minimum of 17 credits from one of the pathways. Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Health and safety in a workshop [H/504/2583] 1 3 27 Starting work in construction [M/502/3695] 1 4 40 Environmental awareness in construction [R/504/2613] 1 2 20 Optional Units Create an external raised ashlar finish to an external rendered wall [K/504/2567] 1 4 40


Fixing a simple square panel with semi-circular quadrant corners [T/504/2569] 1 3 30

Internal solid coat plasterwork between two stop beads [K/504/2570] 1 4 40

Spinning quadrants for a simple panel mould [M/504/2571] 1 3 30 Understanding construction drawings [T/504/2541] 1 3 30 Constructing timber dovetail joints [M/504/2540] 1 2 20 Construct a timber product using dovetail joints [T/504/2538] 1 3 30

Construct a timber product using mortise, tenon and bridle joints [A/504/2539] 1 3 30

Construct a timber product using a selection of joints [M/504/2537] 1 3 30

Construct a gable roof using traditional methods [K/504/2536] 1 4 35

Bricklaying skills [Y/504/2502] 1 2 18 Erecting block walls including ‘T’ junctions [H/504/2504] 1 5 50 Erecting cavity walls [K/504/2505] 1 5 45 Erecting half brick corners [M/504/2506] 1 2 15 Erecting half brick walls [T/504/2507] 1 5 50 Erecting one brick walls [A/504/2508] 1 5 50 Laying bricks and blocks to a line [T/504/2510] 1 2 15 Applying wood ingrain wallpaper to ceiling and wall areas [A/504/2525] 1 4 40

Applying a set pattern wallpaper to wall areas [K/504/2522] 1 4 45 Applying lining paper to ceiling and wall areas [M/504/2523] 1 4 40 Applying solvent borne gloss paint by brush [T/504/2524] 1 3 30 Free brushwork and decorative motifs [F/504/2526] 1 2 20 Introduction to graining and marbling [J/504/2527] 1 4 40 Basic plumbing science [D/504/2551] 1 2 20 Drilling and fixing of plumbing components [H/504/2552] 1 2 20 Measurement and marking out of plumbing materials [T/504/2555] 1 2 20

Installation of plastic rainwater systems [K/504/2553] 1 2 20 Maintenance of plumbing systems [M/504/2554] 1 2 20


Understanding plumbing systems [A/504/2556] 1 3 30 Working with copper pipe [F/504/2557] 1 3 30 Working with low carbon steel [J/504/2558] 1 3 30 Working with plastic pressure pipe [L/504/2559] 1 2 20 Working with plastic soil and waste pipe [F/504/2560] 1 2 20 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal assessment, internal and external



Funding Eligibility




60064559 Level 1 Certificate in Practical Construction Skills Pathway - Plastering Learners must achieve a minimum of 26 credits from this pathway. This must include 9 credits from the mandatory units Unit Level Credit

Value GLH





Spinning quadrants for a simple panel mould [M/504/2571] 1 3 30 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal assessment, internal and external



Funding Eligibility




60064559 Level 1 Certificate in Practical Construction Skills Pathway – Carpentry and Joinery Learners must achieve a minimum of 26 credits from this pathway. This must include 9 credits from the mandatory units Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Health and safety in a workshop [H/504/2583] 1 3 27 Starting work in construction [M/502/3695] 1 4 40 Environmental awareness in construction [R/504/2613] 1 2 20 Optional Units Understanding construction drawings [T/504/2541] 1 3 30 Constructing timber dovetail joints [M/504/2540] 1 2 20 Construct a timber product using dovetail joints [T/504/2538] 1 3 30


Produce a timber product using a selection of joints [M/504/2537] 1 3 30





Funding Eligibility




60064559 Level 1 Certificate in Practical Construction Skills Pathway – Plumbing Learners must achieve a minimum of 26 credits from this pathway. This must include 9 credits from the mandatory units Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Health and safety in a workshop [H/504/2583] 1 3 27 Starting work in construction [M/502/3695] 1 4 40 Environmental awareness in construction [R/504/2613] 1 2 20 Optional Units Basic plumbing science [D/504/2551] 1 2 20 Drilling and fixing of plumbing components [H/504/2552] 1 2 20 Measurement and marking out of plumbing materials [T/504/2555] 1 2 20

Installation of plastic rainwater systems [K/504/2553] 1 2 20 Maintenance of plumbing systems [M/504/2554] 1 2 20 Understanding plumbing systems [A/504/2556] 1 3 30 Working with copper pipe [F/504/2557] 1 3 30 Working with low carbon steel [J/504/2558] 1 3 30 Working with plastic pressure pipe [L/504/2559] 1 2 20 Working with plastic soil and waste pipe [F/504/2560] 1 2 20 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal assessment, internal and external



Funding Eligibility




60064559 Level 1 Certificate in Practical Construction Skills Pathway – Brickwork Learners must achieve a minimum of 26 credits from this pathway. This must include 9 credits from the mandatory units Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Health and safety in a workshop [H/504/2583] 1 3 27 Starting work in construction [M/502/3695] 1 4 40 Environmental awareness in construction [R/504/2613] 1 2 20 Optional Units Bricklaying skills [Y/504/2502] 1 2 18 Erecting block walls including ‘T’ junctions [H/504/2504] 1 5 50 Erecting cavity walls [K/504/2505] 1 5 45 Erecting half brick corners [M/504/2506] 1 2 15 Erecting half brick walls [T/504/2507] 1 5 50 Erecting one brick walls [A/504/2508] 1 5 50 Laying bricks and blocks to a line [T/504/2510] 1 2 15 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal assessment, internal and external



Funding Eligibility




60064559 Level 1 Certificate in Practical Construction Skills Pathway – Painting and Decorating Learners must achieve a minimum of 26 credits from this pathway. This must include 9 credits from the mandatory units Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Health and safety in a workshop [H/504/2583] 1 3 27 Starting work in construction [M/502/3695] 1 4 40 Environmental awareness in construction [R/504/2613] 1 2 20 Optional Units Applying wood ingrain wallpaper to ceiling and wall areas [A/504/2525] 1 4 40

Applying a set pattern wallpaper to wall areas [K/504/2522] 1 4 45 Applying lining paper to ceiling and wall areas [M/504/2523] 1 4 40 Applying solvent borne gloss paint by brush [T/504/2524] 1 3 30 Free brushwork and decorative motifs [F/504/2526] 1 2 20 Introduction to graining and marbling [J/504/2527] 1 4 40 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal assessment, internal and external



Funding Eligibility



ABC Qual Code D5017-01

60064572 Level 1 Diploma in Practical Construction Skills Learners must achieve a minimum of 40 credits. This must include 9 credits from the mandatory units. Unit Level Credit

Value GLH





Spinning quadrants for a simple panel mould [M/504/2571] 1 3 30 Understand construction drawings [T/504/2541] 1 3 30 Constructing timber dovetail joints [M/504/2540] 1 2 20 Construct a timber product using dovetail joints [T/504/2538] 1 3 30


Construct a timber product using a selection of joints [M/504/2537] 1 3 30


Bricklaying skills [Y/504/2502] 1 2 18 Erecting block walls including ‘T’ junctions [H/504/2504] 1 5 50 Erecting cavity walls [K/504/2505] 1 5 45 Erecting half brick corners [M/504/2506] 1 2 15 Erecting half brick walls [T/504/2507] 1 5 50 Erecting one brick walls [A/504/2508] 1 5 50 Laying bricks and blocks to a line [T/504/2510] 1 2 15 Applying wood ingrain wallpaper to ceiling and wall areas [A/504/2525] 1 4 40

Applying a set pattern wallpaper to wall areas [K/504/2522] 1 4 45 Applying lining paper to ceiling and wall areas [M/504/2523] 1 4 40 Applying solvent borne gloss paint by brush [T/504/2524] 1 3 30 Free brushwork and decorative motifs [F/504/2526] 1 2 20 Introduction to graining and marbling [J/504/2527] 1 4 40 Basic plumbing science [D/504/2551] 1 2 20 Drilling and fixing of plumbing components [H/504/2552] 1 2 20 Measurement and marking out of plumbing materials [T/504/2555] 1 2 20

Installation of plastic rainwater systems [K/504/2553] 1 2 20 Maintenance of plumbing systems [M/504/2554] 1 2 20 Understanding plumbing systems [A/504/2556] 1 3 30


Working with copper pipe [F/504/2557] 1 3 30 Working with low carbon steel [J/504/2558] 1 3 30 Working with plastic pressure pipe [L/504/2559] 1 2 20 Working with plastic soil and waste pipe [F/504/2560] 1 2 20 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal assessment, internal and external



Funding Eligibility




50070988 Level 1 Award in Creating Interiors Learners must achieve 12 credits from the 9 mandatory units Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Health and safety when creating interiors (D600/3064) 1 1 10 Prepare to create an interior [H/600/3065] 1 4 40 Prepare resources and materials for creating interiors [M/600/3067] 1 1 10

Assemble units for interiors [A/600/3069] 1 1 10 Fitting units for interiors [M/600/3070] 1 1 10 Re-instate a location after assembly and placement of an interior [F/600/3073] 1 1 10

Fix and fit work surfaces [R/600/3076] 1 1 10 Attach fittings to finished interior [D/600/3078] 1 1 10 Designing an interior [H/600/3079] 1 1 10 Restrictions and Requirements Learners who completed units in the NQF version

of the ABC Award Level 1 Award in Creating Interiors (500/3947/7) may claim exemption for equivalent units in this QCF qualification

Assessment Internal assessment, internal and external moderation

Minimum Approved Age 14 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Accreditation Start Date 01/05/2008 Accreditation End Date 31/08/2013 Certification End Date 31/08/2014


Funding Eligibility

Points Score 25.00 Contribution to Threshold L1 20% Contribution to Threshold L2 N/A Contribution to Threshold L3 N/A Sector (ABC) Construction and Building Services Sector (Regulator) Building and Construction Sector Skills Council Proskills UK



50070976 Level 2 Award in Creating Interiors

Learners must achieve a minimum of 12 credits, 6 credits from 2 Mandatory units and 6 credits from optional units Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Health and safety when creating interiors [D/600/3100] 2 1 10 Prepare to create an interior [F/600/3106] 2 5 50 Optional Units Prepare resources and materials for creating interiors [L/600/3108] 2 3 30

Assembling and fitting units for interiors (H/600/3115) 2 3 30 Re-instate a location after assembly and placement of an interior [T/600/3118] 2 3 30

Survey a location for an interior [M/600/3120] 2 3 30 Position and secure work surfaces [F/600/3123] 2 3 30 Attach fittings to finished interior [L/600/3125] 2 3 30 Restrictions and Requirements Learners who completed units in the NQF version

of the ABC Award Level 2 Award in Creating Interiors (500/3948/9) may claim exemption for equivalent units in this QCF qualification


Minimum Approved Age 14 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Accreditation Start Date 01/08/2009 Accreditation End Date 31/08/2013 Certification End Date 31/08/2015


Funding Eligibility

Points Score 46.00 Contribution to Threshold L1 20% Contribution to Threshold L2 20% Contribution to Threshold L3 N/A Sector (ABC) Construction and Building Services Sector (Regulator) Building and Construction Sector Skills Council Proskills UK



50074593 Level 2 Certificate in Creating Interiors Learners must achieve a minimum of 19 credits, 10 credits from the 3 Mandatory units and 9 credits from the optional units Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Health and safety when creating interiors [D/600/3100] 2 1 10 Developing a design for an interior [H/600/3101] 2 4 40 Prepare to create an interior [F/600/3106] 2 5 50 Optional Units Prepare resources and materials for creating Interiors [L/600/3108] 2 3 30

Assembling and fitting units for interiors (H/600/3115) 2 3 30 Re-instate a location after assembly and placement of an interior [T/600/3118] 2 3 30

Survey a location for an interior [M/600/3120] 2 3 30 Position and secure work surfaces [F/600/3123] 2 3 30 Attach fittings to finished interior [L/600/3125] 2 3 30 Restrictions and Requirements Learners who completed units in the NQF version

of the ABC Award Level 2 Award in Creating Interiors (500/3948/9)and/or the NQF version of ABC Awards Level 2 Certificate (500/3946/5) may claim exemption for equivalent units in this QCF qualification


Minimum Approved Age 14 Qualification Grading Pass/Fail Only Accreditation Start Date 01/09/2009 Accreditation End Date 31/08/2013 Certification End Date 31/08/2015


Funding Eligibility

Points Score 92.00 Contribution to Threshold L1 40% Contribution to Threshold L2 40% Contribution to Threshold L3 N/A Sector (ABC) Construction and Building Services Sector (Regulator) Building and Construction Sector Skills Council Proskills



5005482X Level 1 Award in Basic Landscaping Learners must achieve a minimum of 3 credits from the Mandatory unit Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Basic landscaping [K502/1010] 1 3 30 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 14 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Accreditation Start Date 01/08/2008 Accreditation End Date 31/08/2014 Certification End Date 31/08/2015


Funding Eligibility

Points Score 6.25 Contribution to Threshold L1 5% Contribution to Threshold L2 N/A Contribution to Threshold L3 N/A Sector (ABC) Construction and Building Services Sector (Regulator) Building and Construction Sector Skills Council Construction Skills



50043134 Level 2 Award in Hard Landscaping Learners must achieve a minimum of 6 credits from the Mandatory unit Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Hard landscaping [T501/9373] 1 6 30 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 14 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Accreditation Start Date 01/08/2008 Accreditation End Date 31/08/2014 Certification End Date 31/08/2016


Funding Eligibility

Points Score 23.00 Contribution to Threshold L1 10% Contribution to Threshold L2 10% Contribution to Threshold L3 N/A Sector (ABC) Construction and Building Services Sector (Regulator) Building and Construction Sector Skills Council Construction Skills



50043092 Level 3 Award in Design and Landscape Skills Learners must achieve a minimum of 9 credits from the Mandatory unit Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Design and landscape skills [Y/501/9379] 3 9 90 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal assessment, internal and external

moderation Minimum Approved Age 14 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Accreditation Start Date 01/08/2008 Accreditation End Date 31/08/2014 Certification End Date 31/08/2017


Funding Eligibility

Points Score 63.00 Contribution to Threshold L1 N/A Contribution to Threshold L2 N/A Contribution to Threshold L3 15% Sector (ABC) Construction and Building Services Sector (Regulator) Building and Construction Sector Skills Council Construction Skills



50044497 Level 2 Award in Building Heritage Learners must achieve a minimum of 6 credits from the Mandatory unit Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Building heritage [J/501/9376] 2 6 60 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal assessment, internal and external



Funding Eligibility

Points Score 23.00 Contribution to Threshold L1 10% Contribution to Threshold L2 10% Contribution to Threshold L3 N/A Sector (ABC) Construction and Building Services Sector (Regulator) Building and Construction Sector Skills Council Construction Skills



50043122 Level 3 Award in Preservation of Heritage Buildings and Sites Learners must achieve a minimum of 9 credits from the Mandatory unit Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Preservation of heritage buildings and sites [A/501/9374] 3 9 90 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal assessment, internal and external



Funding Eligibility

Points Score 63.00 Contribution to Threshold L1 N/A Contribution to Threshold L2 N/A Contribution to Threshold L3 15% Sector (ABC) Construction and Building Services Sector (Regulator) Building and Construction Sector Skills Council Construction Skills



50054776 Level 1 Award in Building Services Engineering Learners must achieve a minimum of 4 credits from the Mandatory unit Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Building services engineering [A/502/0248] 1 4 40 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal assessment, internal and external



Funding Eligibility

Points Score 6.25 Contribution to Threshold L1 5% Contribution to Threshold L2 N/A Contribution to Threshold L3 N/A Sector (ABC) Construction and Building Services Sector (Regulator) Building and Construction Sector Skills Council Summit Skills



50055124 Level 2 Award in Building Services Engineering Learners must achieve a minimum of 7 credits from the Mandatory unit Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Building services engineering [Y/502/0273] 2 7 60 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal assessment, internal and external



Funding Eligibility

Points Score 23.00 Contribution to Threshold L1 10% Contribution to Threshold L2 10% Contribution to Threshold L3 N/A Sector (ABC) Construction and Building Services Sector (Regulator) Building and Construction Sector Skills Council Summit Skills



50055288 Level 3 Certificate in Building Services Engineering (Electrical) Learners must achieve a minimum of 15 credits from the Mandatory unit Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Building services engineering (Electrical) [M/502/0277] 3 15 120 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal assessment, internal and external



Funding Eligibility

Points Score 63.00 Contribution to Threshold L1 N/A Contribution to Threshold L2 N/A Contribution to Threshold L3 15% Sector (ABC) Construction and Building Services Sector (Regulator) Building and Construction Sector Skills Council Summit Skills



5005529X Level 3 Certificate in Building Services Engineering (Mechanical) Learners must achieve a minimum of 15 credits from the Mandatory unit Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Building services engineering (Mechanical) [M/502/0280] 3 15 120 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal assessment, internal and external



Funding Eligibility

Points Score 63.00 Contribution to Threshold L1 N/A Contribution to Threshold L2 N/A Contribution to Threshold L3 15% Sector (ABC) Construction and Building Services Sector (Regulator) Building and Construction Sector Skills Council Summit Skills



60016036 Level 1 Certificate in Access to Building Services Engineering Learners must achieve 34 credits from Mandatory Group M Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Group M Units Introduction to building services engineering [D/502/8178] 1 4 38

Understand and demonstrate fundamental safe working practices in building services engineering [F/502/8173] 1 5 48

Understand fundamental environmental protection measures within building services engineering [H/502/8179]

1 2 19

Understand and demonstrate fundamental electrical installation operations [J/502/8174] 1 5 42

Understand and demonstrate fundamental refrigeration and air conditioning operations [L/502/8175] 1 5 42

Understand and demonstrate fundamental heating and ventilating operations [R/502/8176] 1 5 42

Understand and demonstrate fundamental plumbing operations [Y/502/8177] 1 5 42

Understand fundamental scientific principles within building services engineering [Y/502/8180] 1 3 28 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal assessment / external moderation Minimum Approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Operational Start Date 01/05/2011 Accreditation End Date 31/12/2014 Certification End Date 31/12/2015


Funding Eligibility

Points Score Awaiting Details Contribution to Threshold L1 Awaiting Details Contribution to Threshold L2 Awaiting Details Contribution to Threshold L3 Awaiting Details Sector (ABC) Construction and Building Services Sector (Regulator) Building and Construction Sector Skills Council Summit Skills


ABC Qual Code D5051-02

60016048 Level 2 Diploma in Access to Building Services Engineering Learners must achieve 45 credits from Mandatory Group M Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Group M Units Understand the roles, responsibilities and procedures within building services engineering [D/502/8181] 2 4 38

Understand and demonstrate fundamental electrical installation operations [J/502/8174] 1 5 42

Understand and demonstrate fundamental refrigeration and air conditioning operations [L/502/8175] 1 5 42

Understand and demonstrate fundamental heating and ventilating operations [R/502/8176] 1 5 42

Understand and demonstrate fundamental plumbing operations [Y/502/8177] 1 5 42

Understand and carry out safe working practices in building services engineering [J/602/2479] 2 10 88

Understand how to apply environmental protection measures within BSE [D/602/2486] 2 4 38

Understand how to apply scientific principles within MES [J/602/2496] 3 7 66 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal assessment / external moderation Minimum Approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Operational Start Date 01/05/2011 Accreditation End Date 31/12/2014 Certification End Date 31/12/2016


Funding Eligibility

Points Score Awaiting Details Contribution to Threshold L1 Awaiting Details Contribution to Threshold L2 Awaiting Details Contribution to Threshold L3 Awaiting Details Sector (ABC) Construction and Building Services Sector (Regulator) Building and Construction Sector Skills Council Summit Skills



60018343 Level 2 Certificate in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Studies Learners must achieve 14 credits from the Mandatory units in Group A Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Group A Building services engineering [Y/502/0273] 2 7 60 Refrigeration and air-conditioning studies [L/502/0576] 2 7 60 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal assessment / external moderation Minimum Approved Age 14 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Operational Start Date 01/06/2011 Review Date 31/12/2012 Certification End Date 31/12/2014


Funding Eligibility

Points Score Awaiting Details Contribution to Threshold L1 Awaiting Details Contribution to Threshold L2 Awaiting Details Contribution to Threshold L3 Awaiting Details Sector (ABC) Construction and Building Services Sector (Regulator) Building and Construction Sector Skills Council SummitSkills



60018355 Level 2 Certificate in Electrical Installation Studies Learners must achieve 14 credits from the Mandatory units in Group A Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Group A Building services engineering [Y/502/0273] 2 7 60 Electrical installation studies [M/502/0540] 2 7 60 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal assessment / external moderation Minimum Approved Age 14 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Operational Start Date 01/06/2011 Review Date 31/12/2012 Certification End Date 31/12/2014


Funding Eligibility




60018379 Level 2 Certificate in Heating and Ventilation Studies Learners must achieve 14 credits from the Mandatory units in Group A Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Group A Building services engineering [Y/502/0273] 2 7 60 Heating and ventilating studies [D/502/0551] 2 7 60 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal assessment / external moderation Minimum Approved Age 14 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Operational Start Date 01/06/2011 Review Date 31/12/2012 Certification End Date 31/12/2014


Funding Eligibility




60018409 Level 2 Certificate in Plumbing Studies Learners must achieve 14 credits from the Mandatory units in Group A Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Group A Building services engineering [Y/502/0273] 2 7 60 Plumbing studies [H/502/0552] 2 7 60 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal assessment / external moderation Minimum Approved Age 14 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Operational Start Date 01/06/2011 Review Date 31/12/2012 Certification End Date 31/12/2014


Funding Eligibility




10041916 Entry Level Certificate in Preparation for Employment In Plastering (Entry 3) (NQF)

Units Mandatory Optional K1025503 M1025504 T1025505 A1025506 F1025507 J1025508

Unit 01 Unit 02 Unit 03 Unit 04 Unit 05 Unit 06

Health and safety for construction Materials for plastering Internal plastering Forming a plain external mortar finish Cutting plasterboard Fibrous plastering

Rules of Combination All Mandatory units + 0 Optional units Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Recommended GLH 180 Operational Start Date 01/08/2004 Review Date 31/07/2012 Certification End Date 31/07/2013 Section 96/97 Pre 16 16 – 18 19+

LSC Qualification Code 10041916 Points Score 28.00 Contribution to Threshold L1 N/A Contribution to Threshold L2 N/A Contribution to Threshold L3 N/A Sector (ABC) Construction and Building Services Sector (Regulator) Building and Construction Sector Skills Council Construction Skills

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