Dry stone walling - high walls

UPDATED 20140902 02:31:15

Dry stone walling – high walls How will this course help me? If you are an experienced dry stone waller looking to undertake your Level 3 (Advanced) Certificate in Dry Stone Walling in the near future, this course is one of a suite of courses designed to help you develop the knowledge and skills to build your part A features. Who is the course for? This course is aimed at experienced dry stone wallers who are looking to develop their skills, in particular those who are thinking of doing the Level 3 (Advanced) Certificate in Dry Stone Walling. What can I expect to learn? How to construct a high (at least 1.8 metres) dry stone wall to a high standard What DSWA examiners will be looking for if you decide to build a high wall for your Level 3 Certificate Part A feature (one of the three optional special features). A significant amount of previous walling experience is necessary in order to undertake this course, ideally to DSWA/Lantra Level 2 (Intermediate) Certificate standard. How will I learn? There may be demonstrations, a chance to ask questions and to practise at your own pace. There are no exams or formal assessments. If you think you may need extra help with your learning, please ask your tutor or the Centre staff. We will try to help you. The tutor will help you to recognise how well you are doing and what you need to do to improve. This may include developing your own learning plan. Will I have to do any work outside of the sessions? You may be given tasks or activities to complete to practise in between and prepare for the next and future sessions. Your tutor will give guidance at the first session. What will I need to provide? Please wear protective clothing such as overalls and steel toe capped boots. Other personal protective equipment such as gloves and goggles will be supplied, though you may wish to bring your own. Also dress appropriately for the weather as you will be working outdoors in all weathers.

Course information

Name: Dry stone walling - high walls Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Building and Construction Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20140901 11:52:48 Updated 20140902 02:31:15

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Derbyshire County Council
01629 536563

Address

County Offices, Town: Matlock

Learning aims

Title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Building and Construction Qualification: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Building and Construction Classification: Construction, Planning and the Built Environment

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