Motor Vehicle, Construction &

Building Services
Course guide 2015/16
We believe in providing students
with the wide range of skills and
experiences that will fully prepare you
for life after college, whether you are
looking to enter the world of work or
progress onto a higher level of study.
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This means that during your
time at college you will
have the opportunity to:

^ Undertake work
placements
^ Enter competitions
against other colleges
^ Work on projects with
local businesses
^ Attend master-classes
and workshops from
industry professionals
^ Go on trips and visits
relevant to your area of
study
^ Get paid work as part
of the Colleges Student
Crew
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Opened in 2003,
the Stevenage
Centre provides
a state-of-the-
art learning
environment
for students
with dedicated
classrooms,
communal
workspaces
and quiet study
areas. The ground
floor houses the
Students Union
and the Link
Lounge where
students can get
help with work
placements, CV
writing and job
applications.
The second
floor is home
to the Gazelle
STEM Centre,
a specially
designed teaching
facility and
exhibition space
for science,
technology,
engineering and
maths.
The purpose-built
Stevenage Skills
Centre consists
of five large
units, divided up
to provide the
optimum learning
atmosphere and
experience for
students.
The centre is
home to the
NHC Service
Centre, run by
fully supervised
students who
offer vehicle
servicing and
repairs to
members of
the public at a
discounted rate.
STEVENAGE CENTRE
STEVENAGE SKILLS CENTRE
ACCESS TO HIGHER
EDUCATION - COMPUTING
AND IT - CHILDHOOD
STUDIES GCSES - HEALTH
AND SOCIAL CARE
BRICKWORK CARPENTRY ELECTRICS
ENGINEERING MOTOR VEHICLE PAINTING
AND DECORATING PLUMBING WELDING
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Michael Young appeared on
Channel 4s Sunday evening
classic car restoration show, For
the love of cars.

Michael has been working for
Evanta Motor Company for
three years, starting as a level 2
motor vehicle apprentice before
progressing to level 3. During
Michaels time at Evanta the
company has grown from strength
to strength, building bespoke
modern cars influenced by 1950s
designs.

Evanta and Managing Director Ant
Anstead also featured on Channel
4s classic car restoration show,
For the love of cars, and Michael
appeared on this episode, in
which he restored a classic Mini.

Michaels apprenticeship has
enabled him to continually
expand his knowledge, and
speaking about Michael, Ant
said: He has come on leaps and
bounds and throws himself into
tasks. Michael is a valued part
of the team and soon will be able
to complete the whole car build
start to finish!
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Construction courses
Motor Vehicle courses
How to apply
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This course will prepare
students for future
employment within the
construction industry
in ground works or
ground maintenance,
as well as giving a firm
understanding of health
and safety, and best
practice on site.
This course is designed
to give you a broad
overview of the
construction and building
industry. You will have
the opportunity to study:
^ Carry out safe
working practices in
construction
^ Information,
quantities and
communicating with
others
^ Building methods
and construction
technology
^ Cut construction-
related materials
^ Lay construction-
related materials
^ Prepare mixed
construction-related
materials
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Fulton Close
ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
There are no formal
entry requirements for
this course. Enrolment is
subject to a successful
interview.
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful
completion of this
course, students can
progress on to a range
of construction based
programmes, an
apprenticeship, or work
based training leading to
employment.
Level 1 Diploma in Construction and
Civil Engineering Services (FSS10)
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This course will help you to develop
knowledge and practical tool skills
for brickwork. Working within a
simulated building environment you
will have the opportunity to study:
^ Health and safety working
practices
^ Trowel skills
^ Basic block laying skills
^ Basic bricklaying skills
^ Basic cavity walling
^ Building methods and construction
technology
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Fulton Close
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To enrol on this course, students
require a minimum of three GCSEs
at grades D-E in maths, English and
science.
PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion of this
course you can progress onto the
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying.
Level 1 Diploma in
Brickwork (FO058)
Bricklaying students
witnessed the
construction of the
NHC Hitchin Centre.
Project Manager
Neil Dunbar spoke
to the students
about working in
construction, skills
needed and the
requirement of
obtaining CSCS cards
to work on site.
This course will help you to
develop knowledge and practical
tool skills required for carpentry
and joinery. Working within a
simulated building environment
you will have the opportunity to
study:
^ Safe working practices in
construction
^ Information, quantities and
communicating with others
^ Building methods and
construction technology
^ Basic woodworking joints
^ How to maintain and use
carpentry and joinery hand
tools
^ How to prepare and use
carpentry and joinery portable
power tools
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Fulton Close
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
3 GCSEs grades D or E or above
including maths and science
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion of this
course you can progress onto the
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry,
or seek an apprenticeship.
Level 1 Diploma in
Carpentry & Joinery
(FO060)
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This course will help you to develop knowledge and practical
tool skills required for plastering. Working within a simulated
building environment you will have the opportunity to study:
^ Safe working practices in construction
^ Building methods and construction technology
^ Applying plaster materials to internal backgrounds
^ Producing components from moulds
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Stevenage Skills Centre
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
3 GCSEs at grade D or E and
a successful interview
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful
completion of this course
you can progress onto
the Level 2 Diploma in
Plastering.
Level 1 Diploma in Plastering (FO040)
This is course will provide you with
a broad introduction to electrical
installation including domestic and
commercial wiring. You will have
the opportunity to study:
^ Working safely and efficiently
^ Wiring electrical equipment
and circuits
^ Assembling electrical wiring
support systems
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Fulton Close
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A level 1 qualification, passed at
merit or distinction, or a minimum
of 3 GCSEs at grade E or above.
There will also be an interview
process.
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion of
this course you can progress onto
the Level 2 Diploma in Electro
Technical Technology.
Level 1 Diploma in Electrical Installations
(FO057)
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This course will provide you with
a broad overview of the skills
required to work in the painting
and decorating industry. You will
have the opportunity to study:
^ Erecting and dismantling
access equipment and working
platforms
^ Preparing surfaces for
decoration
^ Applying paint systems by
brush and roller
^ Applying foundation and plain
papers
^ Producing specialist
decorative finishes
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Fulton Close
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
3 GCSEs at grades E or above
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion of
this course you can progress onto
the Level 2 Diploma in Painting and
Decorating.
Level 1 Diploma in Painting and
Decorating (FSS12)
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students created the Mars Rover
Ramp which will be used by
Stevenage based Airbus Defence
and Space at the new Mars
Yard test area. The new facility
contains 300 tonnes of specially
selected sand and includes
design features to simulate the
Martian environment, which will
enable the final development of
autonomous navigation system
before Europes next mission to
Mars.
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This course will teach you the key
principals of plumbing. You will
have the opportunity to study:
^ Hot and cold water systems
^ Electrical supply and safety
^ Practical systems installation
^ Current legislation and the
industry standards
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Fulton Close
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
3 GCSEs grade D-E, also an
interview will take place.
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion of
this course you can apply for
plumbing apprenticeships or
progress onto a Level 2 Diploma
Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing (FS056)
This course is designed to
prepare you for employment
within the construction industry
as a brick layer. Working within
a simulated building environment
you will have the opportunity to
study:
^ Practical bricklaying
^ Information, quantities and
communicating with others
^ Building methods and
construction technology
^ Interpreting drawings to set
out masonry structures
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Fulton Close
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Level 1 Diploma in Brickwork
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion of
this course you can progress
onto the Level 3 Diploma in
Brickwork or seek employment
within the construction industry
as a bricklayer or as an
apprentice.
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying (FO059)
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This course is a continuation
from the Level 1 diploma in
Carpentry and focuses on
site work. You will have the
opportunity to study:
^ First fixing operations
^ Second fixing
^ Erecting structural
carcassing
^ Maintenance
^ Setting up and operating a
circular saw
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Fulton Close
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and
Joinery
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion of
this course you can progress
onto the Level 3 Diploma in Site
Carpentry or seek employment
or an Apprenticeship within the
industry.
Level 2 Carpentry Pre apprenticeship
(FO069)
This course is a continuation
from the Level 1 Diploma in
Plastering and will enable you to
gain the skills required to work
as a plasterer. You will have the
opportunity to study:
^ Applying plaster materials to
external surface
^ Fixing dry lining and
plasterboard products to
interiors
^ Forming sand and cement
screeds
^ Producing plaster components
^ Positioning and securing
fibrous plaster components
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Stevenage Skills Centre
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Level 1 Diploma in Plastering and a
successful interview
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion of
this course you can look for
employment as a plasterer.
This course is a continuation from
the Level 1 Diploma in Painting
and Decorating. You will have the
opportunity to study:
^ Specialist decorative finishes
^ Applying water-borne paint
systems using high volume
low pressure(HVLP) spray
equipment
^ Erecting and dismantling
access equipment and working
platforms
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Fulton Close
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Level 1 Diploma in Painting and
Decorating
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion of this
course you can seek employment
as a painter and decorator within
the building industry.
Level 2 Diploma in Plastering (FO043)
Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating
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This course is a mix of practical
and theory work. You will have
the opportunity to study:
^ Common plumbing processes
^ Cold water system
^ Electrical systems
^ Sanitation systems
^ Hot water
^ Central heating systems
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Fulton Close
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
GCSEs grade A*-C in maths,
English and Science or the Level
1 Diploma in Plumbing
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion
of this course you can seek
employment as a plumber or
progress onto further study.
Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing F/T (FO029)
This award provides the
underpinning knowledge in
electro-technology and safety
needed for anyone planning
to take up a career in this
industry. The course aims to
support students taking an
apprenticeship in electro
technical engineering. It will
combine generic electro-
technical knowledge designed
to complement the career
choice of electrical installation
in buildings and structures.
This course will give you an
overview of the skills needed
for electrical installation in
buildings and structures. You
will have the opportunity to
study:
^ Installing electrical wiring
systems and equipment
^ Health and safety and
electrical principles
^ Principles of electro-
technology
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Fulton Close
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To enrol on this course, students
require a Level 1 qualification,
passed at merit or distinction,
or a minimum of three GCSEs at
grades A-C, including maths,
English and science. Enrolment
is subject to a successful
interview.
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion
of this course, students can
progress on to a Level 3 related
qualification. Alternatively,
students can seek employment
as a building services engineer,
electrician or maintenance
supervisor.
Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations
(FO045)
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This course is designed to
equip you with the advanced
skills required for employment
within site carpentry and the
construction industry. You will
have the opportunity to study:
^ Building methods and
construction technology
^ Setting up and using fixed
and transportable machinery
^ Erecting complex structural
carcassing components
^ Maintaining non-structural
and structural components
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Fulton Close
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To enrol on this course, students
are required to have passed a
Level 2 at merit or distinction.
Enrolment is subject to a
successful interview
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion
of this course you can seek
employment as a Bench Joiner
or Junior Site Manager, or work
towards an NVQ.
Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry (FSS07)
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This course is designed as a
continuation form the level 2
Diploma in Brickwork, designed to
provide you with advanced brick
working skills. You will have the
opportunity to study:
^ Interpreting working drawings
to set out masonry structures
^ Thin joint masonry and masonry
cladding
^ Building solid walling, isolated
and attached piers
^ Building cavity walling forming
masonry structures
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Fulton Close
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Level 2 Diploma in Brickwork
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion of this
course you can seek employment
within bricklaying.
Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying
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This course is for those who
are intending to work in the
electrical contracting industry
or for those working in an
associated industry such as
electrical maintenance, who
require the underpinning
knowledge to progress their
careers. This course covers
theory and practical skills
required for electrical
installation.
You will study:
Health and safety
Testing and commissioning
fault diagnosis
Fault rectification
Science
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Stevenage Skills Centre
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Level 2 diploma in electrical
installations
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion of
this course you may become an
Electricians mate, approved
contractor etc. Having secured
employment in the electrical
installation/contracting sector
with a company that carries out
substantial electrical work in the
commercial/industrial sector
(not just domestic, then it may
be possible for you to transfer
onto the C&G 2357 Level 3 NVQ
Diploma or an apprenticeship
with a view to becoming a
fully qualified electrician and
obtaining your Gold Card.
Level 3 Electrical Installations
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The course introduces students to
the theory of the metal arc gas
welding process. Students will have
the opportunity to study:
^ Basic welding joint set ups and
how to weld the joints
^ Understanding hazards and
risks of welding
^ Practical applications of
welding
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Fulton Close
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no entry requirements
for this course.
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion of
this course, students can progress
on to alternative Level 1 courses
in different disciplines, as well as
Level 2 qualifications in welding.
Level 1 Award Introductory Welding
Technology (FSS02)
The Welding industry
offers bright and
rewarding career
opportunities, which
range from traditional
metal working
workshop jobs to off-
shore,
construction,
automotive, surface
and sub-sea Oil and
shipbuilding.
This qualification is suitable
for workers looking to achieve
trained operator/semi-skilled
status in fabrication and welding
engineering. It is also aimed at
students looking to progress in
to the engineering and welding
industries.
This one year full time programme
covers the intermediate
knowledge and understanding
of the principles, methods
and technology involved in
engineering maintenance it
focuses on the welding of thick
plate, thin plate and sheet
metal, covering manufacturing
and assembly of engineering
components.
During this course, students will
study the following mandatory
units:
^ Engineering environmental
awareness
^ Engineering techniques
^ Engineering principles
Students will also study from the
following optional units:
^ Fabrication and welding
principles
^ Manual welding techniques
^ Thermal cutting techniques
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Fulton Close
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade D or above in GCSE English,
maths and science
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion of
this course, students can progress
on to a Level 3 qualification in
engineering, or pursue a career
in the welding and engineering
industry.
Level 2 Diploma in Fabrication and
Welding Engineering Tec
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The Level 1 Diploma in Motor
Vehicle Engineering course
aims to teach students about
how to carry out basic vehicle
mechanical and electrical
repairs. It will give students
some of the practical skills and
knowledge needed for a career
as a mechanic or body repairer.
Students will also need great
customer service skills.
Level 1 Diploma in Motor Vehicle
Engineering includes the
following units of study:
^ Safe working practice in
light vehicle maintenance
and repair
^ Practical skills for light
vehicle maintenance and
repair
^ Light vehicle construction
and maintenance
^ Operating principles of
light vehicle tyres, brakes,
steering and suspension
systems
^ Operating principles of light
vehicle engines
^ Operating principles and
maintenance of light vehicle
transmission systems
^ Operating principles and
maintenance of light vehicle
electrical and electronic
systems
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Fulton Close
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
4 GCSEs grade D and above
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion
of this course, students can
progress on to a relevant Level
2 course in motor vehicle or
engineering.
Level 1 Diploma in Motor Vehicle
Engineering and Repair
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northhertscollege Students gain
fantastic real work experience
and customer service skills at
the NHC Service Centre; offering
customers a range of services
including vehicle servicing,
supply and fitting of new tyres,
winter checks and braking
system inspections.
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On this course students will
study both the theory and
practical aspects of preparing
metal and pre-painted surfaces,
preparing and applying fillers
and foundation materials to
vehicles and repairing minor
paint defects. Students will have
the opportunity to work on live
vehicles in a state-of-the-art
practical workshop facility,
studying:
^ Bumper and small scratch
repairs
^ Preparing metal and pre-
painted surfaces
^ Preparing and applying
fillers
^ Spraying techniques
Students will visit industrial
vehicle spray centres and
experience working in a
commercial accident repair
centre. Factory visits are
scheduled to help students
understand the automated paint
principles for mass production
vehicles.
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
NHC Hitchin
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Level 1 Vehicle Maintenance and
Repair qualification. In addition,
students require GCSEs at grade
C or above in English, maths and
science
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES
This qualification forms
the knowledge component
(technical certificate) of
the IMI Accident Repair
Apprenticeship framework,
students can progress to a Level
2 Apprenticeship in Accident
Repair (Paint). On successful
completion of the full time Level
2 Vehicle Accident Repair Paint
Principles programme learners
can progress to Level 3 Vehicle
Accident Repair Paint Principles.
Level 2 Diploma in Vehicle Accident
Repair Body and Paint (FSS06)
This programme is intended
for learners who have
completed the relevant Motor
Vehicle Vocationally Related
Qualification (VRQ) at Level
1 and will consolidate and
develop the knowledge already
acquired.
This is a one-year course,
studied over three days a
week. It combines classroom
studies with practical work and
assessment in a motor vehicle
workshop environment
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Stevenage Skills Centre
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
IMI at Level 1 or 4 GCSE grades
A*-C
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES
After completion of the course
you will be qualified to seek
employment within the motor
industry or, progress onto the
Level 3 Diploma.
Level 2 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance
and Repair Principles (FH019)
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northhertscollege Students visit
to the birthplace of Land Rover
production. They received a
guided tour, witnessing the latest
manufacturing facilities and
every stage of the production
process, learning how all-terrain
technology is assembled and
packaged into vehicles.
northhertscollege Over
30,000 invested into new
state-of-the-art motor vehicle
training equipment at the
Stevenage Skills Centre. The
new equipment, consisting of a
steering suspension trainer, air
conditioning trainer and petrol
engine trainer, provide students
with a detailed view of how
each aspect works and enables
tutors to set specific faults
within the systems for students
to diagnose.
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On this course you will learn and
demonstrate practical skills and
knowledge relating to vehicle
maintenance, service and complex
diagnostics and will have the
opportunity to work on live
vehicles. You will learn to diagnose
problems on a range of vehicle
systems including:
^ Engine diagnostics
^ Transmission and drive line
diagnostics
^ Electrical systems
^ Chassis systems
This programme is suitable
for anyone wishing to gain
employment in the motor trade.
The programme also gives you
flexibility if you gain employment
in the motor trade and wish
to transfer to an Advanced
Apprenticeship Framework.
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Stevenage Skills Centre
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Level 2 Diploma in Vehicle
Maintenance and Repair Principles
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion of the
course you will be qualified to
seek employment within the motor
industry.
Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance
and Repair Principles (FSS50)
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How to apply
Once youve decided which
course is right for you, there are a
number of ways to apply:
^ Pick up an application form
from reception at any of our
centres
^ Call us on 01462 424242 to
apply by telephone
^ Visit our website
www.nhc.ac.uk, find your
course and apply online
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