L3 Award - 2 Trades

During this course you can choose to complete any 2 of our trade courses detailed below.   At the end of your training you will receive a level 3 qualification titled ‘Level 3 Award in Building Installation and Property Maintenance Skills’ with each of the 2 trades you choose detailed on the certificate.

Choose any 2 from the following trade courses.

Plumbing and Heating Training Course – 9 days

During this plumbing course you will:

• Install a full bathroom suite comprising of a bath, basin, and toilet using copper pipe and soldered end feed fittings, speedfit, compression fitted isolation valves and flexi-hoses.
• Level a bath.
• Install a shower.
• Correctly apply silicone.
• Remove a bathroom suite.
• Be able to repair and replace taps, float valves, flushing valves.
• Complete basic pipe bending.
• Hang and pipe up a radiator including sealing parallel and tapered threads, connecting union radiator tails, and installing TRVs.
• Know how to correctly remove and replace a radiator on a live system.
• Install a heating system pipework and components up to a boiler jig.
• Understand how to install monobloc taps.
• Understand how water enters a property and how to find internal stop taps.
• Understand pressure and flow rates and how this affects what components you should install such as taps and showers.
• Understand direct and indirect hot and cold water systems and assess which components are suitable for each system.
• Understand soil stacks, waste pipe and fittings, traps and u-bends; identify components, understand sizing and layouts, understand how and why faults occur.
• Understand different showers available, their suitability for different systems and how to install them.
• Understand the components and their positioning within a fully pumped heating system.
• Understand efficient control of heating systems.
• Understand microbore and two pipe systems, use rule of thumb pipe sizing techniques, and how to balance heating systems.
• Understand how to drain and fill a heating system.
• Identify and understand the operation of the integral parts of a central heating system.
• Understand how to correctly plan and prepare plumbing projects, including the tools and materials needed, time frames and material costs.
• Understand the different methods used to price jobs, deal with customers, and overcome problems that may arise.
• Students will also be provided with support after completing their plumbing course and are able to contact their tutor by phone, email or WhatsApp, or arrange to visit the training centre to discuss their queries.
• Fully answer all questions related to the trade. The course is taught by an experienced gas safe plumbing and heating engineer with a passion for the trade and we encourage learners to ask as many questions as they wish during the course.

Wall and Floor Tiling Course – 9 days

During this tiling course you will:

• Set out your training bay ready for wall and floor tiling.
• Fix tiles to walls, working around obstacles such a window opening/reveals, internal corners, a door opening, a socket and copper pipes.
• Fix wall tiles in different styles: uniform pattern, brick bond/wall effect, landscape.
• Fix the following sized wall tiles: ceramic tiles sized 150 x 150mm, 200 x 100mm, 600 x 300mm.
• Fix tiles to a floor area using 330x330mm ceramic floor tiles, including cutting around a toilet.
• Mix and apply grout to walls and floors.
• Measure, cut and fix tiling trim.
• Correctly apply silicone.
• Practice tile cutting using dry rail cutters, wet cutters, tile nippers and tile files.
• Use a selection of tools, equipment and materials used in wall and floor tiling.
• Safely remove tiles.
• Understand how to set out bathroom walls ready for tiling.
• Understand how to set out a kitchen wall splashback area ready for tiling.
• Understand how to set out kitchen and bathroom floors ready for tiling.
• Understand how to check floor and ceiling levels and how to check flatness of walls and how to overcome any issues.
• Understand how to check squareness of a window opening and how to overcome any issues.
• Understand how to transfer levels.
• Identify background surfaces and understand any considerations and preparations that may be required prior to tiling.
• Understand the different types of adhesive available and their suitability for different areas.
• Understand the different types of tiles available such as ceramic, porcelain, glazed porcelain, travertine, granite, slate, etc and their suitability for different areas and considerations when cutting, fixing, and grouting.
• Understand how to install tanking systems.
• Understand which tiles need sealing and why, when to seal the tiles and how to advise customers on any maintenance required.
• Understand how to correctly plan and prepare tiling projects including the tools and materials needed, time frames and material costs.
• Understand the different methods used to price jobs, dealing with customers, and how to overcome problems that may arise.
• Students will also be provided with support after completing their tiling course and are able to contact their tutor by phone, email or WhatsApp, or arrange to visit the training centre to discuss their queries.
• Fully answer all questions related to the trade. The course is taught by an experienced tiler/bathroom installer with a passion for the trade and we encourage learners to ask as many questions as they wish during the course.

Plastering Training Course – 9 days

During this 9 day course you will

• Apply finishing plaster to flat walls.
• Apply finishing plaster to wall with a window opening.
• Apply finishing plaster to a Niche.
• Apply finishing plaster to reveals.
• Apply finishing plaster to an attached pillar.
• Apply finishing plaster to a ceiling.
• Apply finishing plaster to a raked ceiling.
• Apply finishing plaster to intricate areas.
• Measure, cut and fix plasterboards to a stud wall.
• Fix plasterboards to solid block walls using the dot and dab technique.
• Fix plasterboards to a ceiling area.
• Fix plasterboards to a raked ceiling/wall.
• Measure, cut and fix beading and scrim tape.
• Complete patch and repair work to a damaged wall.
• Understand how to cover artex.
• Understand how to board and skim an RSJ.
• Understand the range of materials used in plastering including bonding, multi finish, hardwall, different beads, PVA, Thistle Bond-It, etc., when to use these products, coverage, setting time and considerations when applying.
• Understand the different boards available, including soundbloc, moisture, fireline, foilback, duraline, thermaline, etc., and their suitability for different applications.
• Understand and carryout preparations required prior to plastering and gain knowledge of different backgrounds that receive plaster and how to prepare different backgrounds.
• Understand the different tools and equipment used in plastering.
• Understand how to correctly plan and prepare plastering projects, including the tools and materials needed, time frames and material costs.
• Understand the different methods used to price jobs, deal with customers and overcome problems that may arise
• Students will also be provided with support after completing their plastering course and are able to contact their tutor by phone, email or WhatsApp, or arrange to visit the training centre to discuss their queries.
• Fully answer all questions related to the trade. The course is taught by an experienced plasterer with a passion for the trade and we encourage learners to ask as many questions as they wish during the course.

Kitchen Fitting Training Course – 8 days

During this course you will complete the following :

• Using hand and power tools required to successfully install a kitchen so that you are confident in using them which will improve the quality of your work and the reduce the time it takes.
• Materials – understand the different units, worktops and finishes for a kitchen and understand the difference in quality as well as things to consider when recommending and installing these items.
• Kitchen Plans – how to read plans and how to advice and plan kitchen layouts to meet customer requirements.
• Install base, wall and larder units into your training bay.
• Install end panels, corner posts, etc.
• Cutting of worktops using a worktop jig and router and cutting out for sinks and cooker hobs and completing mitre cuts / secret cuts and bolt together worktops.
• Fitting cornice/pelmet and plinth.
• Hanging and levelling doors and fitting handles.
• Understanding the different methods used to price jobs, dealing with customers and overcoming problems that may arise. You will also be provided with support after completing your course and you are able to contact your tutor by email, phone or call into the training centre to discuss your queries related to quoting for work.
• Fully answer all your questions related to the trade, you are taught by experienced tradesmen with a passion for the trade, ask as many questions as you wish during the course.
• Full support after completing your course.  If you have any questions relating to anything that you have covered on your course you are free to contact your tutor or the centre, by telephone, by text message, by whatsapp, by email or by calling into the centre. There is no charge for this and you can call at anytime in the future.

Carpentry Training Course – 9 days

During this course you will complete the following:

• Correct use of hand and power tools used within carpentry so that you are confident in using them which will improve the quality of your work and the reduce the time it takes to complete jobs.
• Materials – understand the different materials available – where and why they are used, how to install and maintain.
• Build stud walls leaving a door opening.
• Install a door lining into a new stud wall – once you have built the stud wall you will install a door frame.
• Hang a door into the new door frame including fitting door furniture including hinges, handles, tubular notice latch
• Install sash lock using a DBB Mortimer jig.
• Hang a door into an existing frame which is not plumb, straight, we will use packers to bow the frame.
• Cut and fix architrave.
• Cut and fix skirting boards to various angles.
• Cut in a window opening to a stud wall.
• Make and fit pipe boxing.
• Lay laminate flooring.
• Make a meter box; waist high with door and a shelf on top.
• Complete repairs to damaged timber. When you rehang your door on the opposite side you will repair the old hinge cuts outs so they cannot be noticed when painted.
• Understanding the different methods used to price jobs, dealing with customers and overcoming problems that may arise.
• Fully answer all your questions related to the course content, you are taught by experienced tradesmen with a passion for the trade, ask as many questions as you wish during the course.
• Full support after completing your course.  If you have any questions relating to anything that you have covered on your course you are free to contact your tutor or the centre, by telephone, by text message, by Whatsapp, by email or by calling into the centre. There is no charge for this and you can call at anytime in the future.

Bricklaying Course – 10 days

You will complete 10 days of bricklaying training in a practical training area, you will be supplied with all tools and materials throughout and you will be laying bricks on day 1 of your course.  The aim of this course is for you to be able to price and complete a number of bricklaying jobs to a high standard so that you can charge customers and be satisfied of a job well done.

You are taught by an experienced bricklayer who has 37+ years experience on the tools – we teach you what you need to earn money.  It is one thing being taught how to complete tasks it is another knowing the tips and tricks of the trade from someone who has been doing it for 37+ years.

During this course you will complete the following:

• • Use hand tools used within bricklaying so that you are confident in using them which will improve the quality of your work and the time it takes to complete jobs.
  • Materials – understand the different materials used within bricklaying.
  • Demonstrate planning, organising and setting out a work area. 
  • Build 4″ and 9″ brick walls, 90⁰ corners and attached piers.
  • Build block walls.
  • Build cavity walls including ties and damp proof course.
  • Understand different bonds.
  • Demonstrate producing neat and tidy cuts to bricks.
  • Demonstrate pointing and finishing.
  • Build a two brick pier and attach a wall.
  • Set up a dummy window frame – plumb, level, range and gauge.
  • Complete correct seating and placing of lintel over opening.
  • Produce decorative brickwork – soldiers, dental tooth and oversailing course.
  • Produce basketweave decorative panel – brickwork plumb, level, range and gauge.
  • Discussion and demonstration on the setting out of a building – transferring levels, different foundations.
  • Understand the construction of a solid floor to DPC.
  • Discuss popular building projects and go through the stages step by step.
  • Understanding the different methods used to price jobs, dealing with customers and overcoming problems that may arise. You will also be provided with support after completing your course and you are able to contact your tutor by email, phone or call into the training centre to discuss your queries.
  • Fully answer all your questions related to the trade, you are taught by experienced tradesmen with a passion for the trade, ask as many questions as you wish during the course.  We employ experts in each field so they are able to answer all your questions.
  • Full support after completing your course. if you have any questions relating to anything that you have covered on your course you are free to contact your tutor or the centre, by telephone, email or by calling into the centre. There is no charge for this and you can call at anytime in the future.

Introduction to  Domestic Electrical Installers Course –  9 days

During this course you will complete the following.

• Understand and use different tools so that you are confident in using them which will improve the quality of your work and the reduce the time it takes.
• Understand and use materials and components so you know how to select the correct materials for different tasks.
• Understand circuit theory such as radial circuits, ring final circuits, lighting systems including loop in pendant, loop in switch and junction box method.
• Safe Isolation procedures so you know how to safely work on electrical installations.
• Electrical calculations needed so you are able to select the correct components, cable etc.
• Applicable building regulations
• Zoning and selection of equipment
• Install a radial power circuit
• Install ring final circuit
• Install 1-way lighting circuits
• Install 2-way lighting circuits
  
• Install a 2-way lighting with intermediate switch
• Swap a pendant light for downlights
• Install a fan
• Install a cooker point
• Install a metal socket using steel armoured cable
• Install interlinked smoke alarms for domestic properties
• Earthing and bonding requirements
• Understanding the different methods used to price jobs.
• Fully answer all your questions related to the trade, you are taught by experienced tradesmen with a passion for the trade, ask as many questions as you wish during the course.
• Full support after completing your course.  If you have any questions relating to anything that you have covered on your course you are free to contact your tutor or the centre, by telephone, by text message, by whatsapp, by email or by calling into the centre. There is no charge for this and you can call at anytime in the future.

Please note the electrical course is an introduction to domestic installations and completion of it will not allow you to complete electrical works.  I need to make you aware of this as some people think after completing a two-week course they can go out and rewire a house and sign it off.  You will need to complete further training e.g. Part P, 18^th Edition, Testing & Inspection, NVQ Level 3 qualifications and gain approx. 2 years’ experience.