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Boston College – Rochford Campus

COURSE HANDBOOK

2013 – 2014

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BOSTON COLLEGE

LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN SITE CARPENTRY

COURSE HANDBOOK

Section 1

WELCOME We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Boston College Construction Programme and hope you enjoy your course of study with us. The programme prides itself on offering a supportive and friendly working environment. Staff members are encouraged to fulfil the College Charter requirements by encouraging learners to fully participate in all College activities so that you may fully benefit from your course of study. This handbook should inform you of the course content and facilities available to you, but individual learners may have special requirements or need additional support so please feel free to consult staff members to allow this help to be made available.

STAFF R Chambers Head of Curriculum Ext. 3480 M Pryjdun Programme Area Manager Ext. 3233 J Gilchrist Subject Lecturer – Wood Trades Ext. 3479 P Wells Subject Lecturer – Wood Trades Ext. 3234 Your tutor/personal tutor is: J Gilchrist

YOUR PERSONAL TUTOR: All full-time and some part-time learners have a Personal Tutor. Your tutor will welcome you to the College, help you to settle in and be there to give you help and information. Your tutor is usually your first point of contact with the College and your main source of help. You will meet your tutor every week, as part of a group session or for a one-to-one discussion and review of your progress. It is important that you attend your tutorials as they will support you and make sure you get the most out of College. You will meet your tutor at Induction. The Induction programme introduces you to staff, other learners, your course and the College. A more detailed description of the Tutor’s role can be found in your handbook.

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Section 2

QUALIFICATION AIM & CONSTRUCTION AWARD

LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN SITE CARPENTRY We offer a full range of nationally recognised qualifications for all vocational courses in each vocational area, staff members are accredited assessors with national awarding bodies and are fully qualified to give advice and assessment on specialised subject areas.

COURSE FRAMEWORK A course of study leading towards a Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry

Health, safety and welfare in construction.

Carry out first fix flooring and roofing. Carry out second fixing operations. Principles of organising, planning and pricing construction work. Carry out first fix roofing and stairs. Carry out second fixing double doors and mouldings. Set up and use fixed and transportable machinery.

Working in the construction industry presents the opportunity to be involved in building a better environment for us all to live in. You can receive quality training in a craft of your choice and gain nationally recognised qualifications, National Vocational Qualifications have now superseded all previous craft qualifications and are now the gateway to earning good financial rewards.

Entry Qualifications Entry requirements Level 2 Wood trades qualification.

Topics Site Carpentry, Health & Safety, Construction technology, Application of Number, Employment skills.

Teaching and Learning Processes The course of study consists of practical demonstrations and practice, assignments, work sheets, lectures, multi choice exams and practical tests.

Facilities Workshop and Learning resource room.

Functional Skills Will be taught as an integral part of the course.

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Study Skills Through workshops with personal tutor support.

Credit Credit may be given for prior qualifications and experience.

Job Opportunities Successful learner would expect to gain employment into the construction industry as a trainee carpenter.

ASSESSMENT Continuous assessment on demand, practical tasks, assignments and question sheets. Assessment is carried out within the programme and progress monitored to allow individual progression at a pace suitable for individual learners.

Assessment Organisations and Awarding Bodies BTEC - Business and Technician Education Council CGLI - City & Guilds of London Institute CITB - Construction Industry Training Board NCVQ - National Council for Vocational Qualifications GNVQ - General National Vocational Qualifications NVQ - National Vocational Qualification The College will register learners with the appropriate assessment organisation subject to successful progression on the course, fees will be subject to the status of the individual learner (Full-time or Part-time).

Attendance Monitoring We want you to be successful on your course and to achieve your qualifications. It is therefore important that you attend all classes as good attendance is the key to being successful. The Attendance Monitor will work with you and your Tutors to promote good attendance. What will they do?

offer support if you are having problems which affect your attendance

refer you to Learner Services who can help with a range of personal problems and barriers to learning and attendance

refer you to your Tutor who will discuss your attendance and take action where appropriate

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What can you do?

Avoid unnecessary absences, for example, by making appointments outside College hours

Inform the Attendance Monitor if you are going to be absent for any reason

Telephone (01205) 365701, option 2, or e-mail absent@boston.ac.uk, or text “BCABSENT” to 88020. Texts are charged at standard network rate. This information is also on the back of your ID badge

Please remember to give your name, ID number and reason for absence

The Attendance Monitor is: Gail Bevan

PLAGIARISM The use of other people’s work and the submission of it as though it was your own is known as plagiarism (plagiarism means theft of other people’s ideas). Any work forming part of an assignment, project, test or other assessment must be your own and must not contain any plagiarised material. Evidence of plagiarism will result in failure of the assessment. Any new assessment arrangement will be given with a strict completion date. You will also be subject to the College’s disciplinary proceedings. If you wish to quote material from a textbook or other source then this should be referenced in your assignment. Your subject lecturer or Personal Tutor will show you how to do this.

PROGRESS REPORTING

Parents Evenings Parents are invited to visit the College regularly to find out more about your course, how you are progressing, options after your course has finished routes and any other details. There will be an opportunity to speak to key staff as well as your Personal Tutor.

Progress Parents are encouraged to visit the College with or without their son/daughter to discuss progress with your Personal Tutor and teaching staff.

Reports All College learners are assessed by the course team at the end of November to confirm continuation onto the full programme. If there is any doubt as to suitability to continue, learners and parents will be consulted in December.

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Section 3

COLLEGE CALENDAR 2013/2014

2013 September 2nd Autumn term starts. Learner Services Induction week September 3rd Spalding Enrolment September 26th Higher Education Fair at BCUC October 3rd HE Parents’ Briefing ‘Going to University’ BCUC October 8th Spalding College in Action October 10th Boston College in Action October 16th Volunteer Fair at BCUC October 21st – 25th Half term October 29th HE Open Event October 30th & 31st Parents’ evenings November 5th School Taster day November 7th Boston College in Action November 14th Spalding College in Action November 15th Closing date for UCAS applications (internal) December 19th End of Autumn term

2014 January 6th Spring term starts January 23rd HE Open Event February 6th Boston College in Action February 11th Spalding College in Action February 17th - 21st Half term for learners March 3rd - 7th Careers week March 4th & 5th Parents’ evenings April 4th End of Spring term April 22nd Summer term starts May 5th Bank Holiday May 26th Bank Holiday June 10th Spalding Open Event (Information) June 12th Boston Open Evening (Information) June 26th Summer term ends

Note Any learner taking holidays outside of holiday periods will be considered absent from the course. Learners receiving support from the College Bursary Fund need to be aware that they will not be paid for holiday periods taken outside the academic breaks.

Your Tutor will also provide you with a specific course calendar.

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Section 4

ADDITIONAL COSTS

Level one Brickwork Essential Materials Learners on the above courses are expected to provide: 1. Geometry set comprising:

Set square 60o/30o Set square 45o 1 set of compasses 1 protractor

2. A scale rule (triangular) with 1:20, 1:10, 1:5, 1:50 and 1:100/ 1:500 scales 3. 1 HB pencil and 1 2H pencil 4. Pencil sharpener 5. Calculator (mobile phone not allowed) 6. A4 lever arch file 7. Lined and plain paper 8. Pens 9. 1Gb memory stick 10. 1 pair work trousers with knee pads 11. 2 joinery Boston College logo polo shirts 12. 1 joinery Boston College logo sweatshirt 13. 2 x field trips 14. Level 3 Carpentry & Joinery text book 15. Steel toe cap shoes/boots for the practical activities

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

If you have financial difficulties you can apply for help from the College Bursary Fund, 19+ Learner Support Fund or 24+ Advanced Learning Loans Bursary Fund. This may help to meet the costs of: 1 Travel 2 Books and equipment (16-18, 19+ only) 3 Food (16-18, 19+ only) 4 Specialist clothing required for your course (16-18, 19+ only) 5 Childcare costs whilst at College (19+ and 24+ only) 6 Exams/tuition costs (19+ only) Some learners aged 16-18 are guaranteed help from the Bursary Fund – this includes:

learners living in care

recent care leavers

learners receiving Income Support or Universal Credit in their own right

learners receiving Employment Support Allowance and Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payment in their own right.

For further details please check with Learner Services staff

Childcare If you are under 20, you may qualify for Care to Learn payments for childcare costs. Please go to Learner Services for more information, or contact Care to Learn on 0845 600 7979 or visit the website at www.gov.uk/caretolearn

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Section 5

SUPPORT SERVICES The College Mission Statement The College Mission Statement describes the type of College we provide for all our learners and staff.

‘to be a brilliant college that transforms people’s lives and makes an outstanding

contribution to the economic, social and cultural life of Lincolnshire’.

All learners at the College attend voluntarily so there is not a set of ‘College Rules’. We do however have a range of policies which describe the standards we expect and what we offer in return. To access all the learner related policies and procedures please look on Moodle, or ask your Personal Tutor for details.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Should you require any additional information about the College or your course please first contact your course tutor, if he/she is not available then please contact the Faculty Administrator and leave a message for the attention of the Head of Curriculum for Construction and Technology: Mr R Chambers and you will be contacted without delay.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Boston College places a high priority on the safety and wellbeing of our learners. We are

committed to creating and maintaining a friendly, welcoming and safe working environment for all

young people and vulnerable adults, whether learning is taking place on or off College premises.

We have a duty to safeguard all learners, and we will respond immediately if there is a concern

that a learner might be the victim of bullying, harassment, abuse or neglect. All staff are trained in safeguarding and there is a designated specialist Safeguarding Team to help with any concerns you might have about your own or someone else’s safety. If you need to contact the Safeguarding Team please go to:-

Main reception

Learner Services

The ‘Stay Safe’ button on Moodle

E-mail staysafe@boston.ac.uk If you need to contact someone out of College hours about safeguarding contact:-

Children’s Social Care on 01522 782333

In an emergency situation dial 999 and call the police An important part of safeguarding is making sure only authorised people are on our College premises. Please help us with this by carrying your ID badge at all times and showing it if asked by a member of College staff.

At Boston College we respect everyone within the College community. We also emphasise

respect for personal property and for the facilities of the College. We therefore, expect learners to

work with us to create an environment where everyone feels safe and valued and can work to

achieve their full potential.

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SAFETY CODES OF PRACTICE

All workshops and laboratories have a clearly laid out safety policy which must be adhered to at all times, you will be given a copy of the safety policy and you will be expected to sign a statement indicating that you understand the policy. Section 6

POLICIES

At the College we have a range of policies detailing what the College will offer you and how we ensure high standards are maintained. To access the policies click on the links below. If this is not possible please ask your Tutor to provide you with a copy. Admissions Assessment and Examinations Assessment Malpractice Bullying and Harassment Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance Car Parking for Residential Learners Compliments & Complaints Procedure Computer Services Unit: Code of Conduct and Practice and Equality Impact Assessment Coursework / Self Study Drugs and Alcohol Financial Support for Learners Functional Skills Hall of Residence Disciplinary / Sanctions Higher Education Admissions Induction Code of Practice Information, Guidance and Support International Student Late Enrolment Learner Attendance Learner Disciplinary Policy and Procedure for Further Education Learners Mobile Electronic Equipment Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Safeguarding Learners Skills for Life and Learning Support Tutorial – Full Time Learners – Appendix 1 Weapons and Search Work Experience Equality and Diversity – see our page on Moodle Examination Policy Students Copy Important Exams Information for Candidates Access arrangements – General Access arrangements – International Students Examination Clashes Conduct of Exams Internal Appeals Procedure – Students Copy Appeals Procedure – Externally Marked Exams

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Boston College

Skirbeck Road

Boston

Lincs PE21 6JF

Telephone: 01205 365701