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Level 1 Certificate in Dry Stone Walling
Code: Q24EC1651
Location: Derbyshire Eco Centre
Cost: £0.00 to £392.00
Starting: Wednesday 28 August 2024
Duration: 7 sessions over 3 week(s)
Time: 6.00pm
By continuing you confirm that you are enrolling onto an adult learning course and that you are aged 19 or over on 1 September 2024, or you are enrolling a young person aged 14-18 on 31 August 2024 specifically onto one of our Study Programme courses, and that you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Description
All of our new Tailored Learning courses are matched to one of seven 'purposes' which have been designed by the Department for Education to recognise the wider benefits of learning.
An accredited course for those with some experience of dry stone walling and want to gain basic knowledge and skills to repair dry stone walls to a satisfactory standard.
An introduction to dry stone walling techniques: stripping out and rebuilding a limestone or gritstone wall, health and safety and improving your speed in preparation for the Lantra Level 1 Certificate through the DSWA (Dry Stone Walling Association).
Who is this course for?
This course is for you if you are a beginner and have done some walling before. Our Tailored Learning courses are for people who live in Derbyshire aged 19 and over.
How will I learn?
This is an outdoor course, working on the practice walls at the Derbyshire Eco Centre. There will be practical activities with guidance from your tutor who will give you support and feedback so you know what to do to improve.
What will I need?
This is an outdoor course so please wear clothes appropriate for the weather such as waterproofs, boots and gloves if you have them (although gloves can be provided). Also bring your own food and drinks, there is a small kitchen with a fridge, microwave, hot water and a sink.
Are there any other costs?
There are no extra costs to the advertised course cost.
Additional Information
You may wish to progress to the Level 2 walling course. Your tutor will be able to give you advice about this.
Time and duration
Start Date: 28 August 2024
Start Time: 6.00pm
Day: Wednesday
First Lesson Duration: 02:00
Total Weeks: 3
Location
Derbyshire Eco Centre
Porter Lane
Middleton-by-Wirksworth
DE4 4LS
01629 533038