The branch recently held a training week in the Brecon Beacons where seven people passed their respective level 1 or level 2 qualification.
Level 1 qualification
“The Dry Stone Walling Qualifications are intended to offer learners the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge required to practice aspects of dry stone walling at a number of progressive levels; and at each level have the opportunity to achieve a recognised national Qualification that reflects the national standards for the type(s) of role(s) they can perform.
The Qualifications will improve awareness of Health and Safety legislation and how individuals can contribute to the HSE agenda. Level One prepares learners to undertake basic walling and repair work and to progress to further opportunities in dry stone walling and other related areas.
This Level 1 Qualification prepares learners to undertake basic walling and repair work and to progress to further opportunities in dry stone walling and other related areas. It consists of three Mandatory units:
- Prepare to Build a Dry Stone Wall
- Build and Pack Dry Stone Walls
- Using Copestones”
Level 2 qualification
“The Dry Stone Walling Qualifications are intended to offer learners the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge required to practice aspects of dry stone walling at a number of progressive levels; and at each level have the opportunity to achieve a recognised national Qualification that reflects the national standards for the type(s) of role(s) they can perform. The Qualifications will improve awareness of Health and Safety legislation and how individuals can contribute to the HSE agenda. Level Two aims to further develop skills and knowledge including the building of a cheekend. Achievement of Level Two prepares learners to progress to Level Three skills. This Level 2 Certificate aims to further develop skills and knowledge including the building of a cheekend.
Achievement of Level Two prepares learners to progress to Level Three skills. It consists of four Mandatory units:
- Prepare to Build a Dry Stone Wall
- Build and Pack Dry Stone Walls
- Using Copestones
- Building a Cheekend to a Dry Stone Wall”