Course details

This programme has been designed to enable participants to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to indentify tools, materials and structural components used in the construction of hard landscape features using soil, concrete, brick, block, stone and timber. On this programme participants will learn how to prepare foundations including digging and laying of hardcore correctly and the preparation of concreted both by hand or machine to specified requirements. On completion participants will be able to con-struct flat features, lay an area with slabs of paving blocks, build a small wall with block, brick or stone and erect post and rail fence, pergola, trellis or area of decking.

Credit Value

  • 10 Credits

Progression

  • Landscape Construction and Maintenance FETAC Level 5

Specific Entry/Access and Exemptions Requirements

  • There are no minimum entry requirements. Applicants will have the opportunity to advise of any special learning requirements on application/registration

Certification

  • Hard Landscaping FETAC Level 4

Assessment

  • 100% Skills Demonstration

Programme Content

  • Health and Safety
  • PPE
  • Tools and Materials used
  • Excavating foundations
  • Preparing foundations
  • Choosing your area
  • Raised Beds
  • Prepare dry mix
  • Constructing flat features
  • Laying slabs or patios
  • Erecting features
Updated on 08 November, 2015

About HCT Learning

HCT Ltd. aims to provide several training programmes in a number of perse sectors; all programmes are of high quality at an affordable price. 

HCT's aim is to make training as enjoyable and experiential as possible. HCT Ltd. will only work with down to earth tutors that make the process of training enjoyable and educational for learners attending the business development cTheirses programmes. 

All HCT Ltd. tutors are highly qualified and experienced in their areas. 

HCT Ltd., with the support of subject expert tutors, develops programme materials that are of high quality and standard and include appropriate educational notes and case study examples to ensure that programme learning outcomes are met. The result is that learners have a beneficial educational experience during the programme that they can employ in their everyday lives. 

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