Course overview
This Qualification has been developed to provide the underpinning knowledge for the Level 2 Fencing Apprenticeship Framework. It may also be suitable for those already in employment looking to update their knowledge. Learners may progress on to employment or with a fencing competency based qualification and/or the Level 2 Fencing Apprenticeship Framework.Target audience:This Qualification is suitable for learners from 16+ who wish to develop knowledge, understanding and skills within the fencing and land-based sector. It will prepare learners for further learning and training and develop their knowledge. It is also designed to prepare learners for employment. The units available can be used to create individual learning programmes tailored to the learner’s needs. All the units are identified as being relevant towards an apprenticeship framework, approved and supported by Lantra. Learners undertaking the units may have the credit gained counted towards the achievement of apprenticeship frameworks approved by the sector.Description:The Qualification is intended to offer learners involved in a variety of fencing roles the opportunity to achieve a recognised national qualification that reflects the national standards for the type(s) of role(s) they perform. The fencing industry covers a number of sub-sectors including agricultural fencing, high security fencing, vehicle restraint systems, residential, environmental, as well as automatic gates and access barriers. The Qualification will therefore support apprentices in a variety of different jobs roles. The Qualification will improve awareness of health and safety legislation and how individuals can contribute to the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) agenda.On completion of this qualification you will be able to;• Understand Health and safety within land-based activities• Understand Principles of Manual Handling• Understand Abrasive wheel operations• Use and maintain non-powered and hand held powered tools and equipment• Understand Boundary fencing and/or• Understand Vehicle Restraint Systems
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