Making aluminium gates and fences

Challenge reference: 8542

Notional learning hours  20
Level Entry 3
Subject area
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Skill
Learning aim

The learner will be introduced to the basic skills required to work with aluminium to create gates and fencing

Learning context

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Learning outcomes

What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do

The learner will:

  1. Be able to identify the correct tools used when working with aluminium.

  2. Be able to safely measure and cut aluminium pieces of different lengths and thicknesses.

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Assessment criteria

What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome

The learner can:

    • Identify the tools required to work with aluminium
    • Understand the safety rules around these tools
    • Demonstrate how these tools should be cared for and stored 
    • Accurately measure the shapes and lengths of aluminium mesh
    • Accurately measure and shape bars of aluminium
    • Accurately cut the required pieces of both aluminium mesh and bars
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