Construction Skills
This course allows learners to study a variety of different trade areas to develop hand skills, knowledge and confidence to prepare you for progression to a Level 2 trade specific Qualification or Apprenticeship of your choice.
Course Information
- Course Type School Leaver
- Subject Area Construction and the Built Environment
- Qualification City & Guilds Diploma
- Study Mode: Full Time
- Course Level Level 1
- Location Construction Centre
- Course Length 1 year
- Overview
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This course allows learners to study a variety of different trade areas to develop hand skills, knowledge and confidence to prepare you for progression to the Level 2 Maintenance Operations, a Level 2 trade specific qualification or Apprenticeship of your choice.
On this course you will:
- Learn basic carpentry, plastering, bricklaying and decorating principles and develop hands on skills and techniques.
- Work in our well-equipped, modern workshops and resource centre
- Benefit from strong industry links, guest speakers, site visits and the potential for work experience
- • Have weekly themed tutorials about relevant topics in mental health, national topics, construction news, progressions and support and wellbeing
You will have a combination of written and practical assessments.
This course is ideal if you want to learn new skills, gain an understanding of the wider construction industry and study both Maths and English GCSEs.
Future Steps: Progression can either be on to another full time programme at Level 2 or gain employment as an Apprentice in a chosen field of your choice within the construction industry.
- Entry Requirements
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You will need a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 2, including English Language and Maths. You will be required to study both English and Maths alongside your course. In order to progress onto a Level 2 Technical course you will need to obtain at least one 4 in English or Maths. If an Apprenticeship is the chosen next progression you will need to pass both English and Maths either before enrolling or during your Apprenticeship via Functional Skills English and Maths qualifications.
- Facilities
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- Practical workshops across a variety of trades (including brand new workshops)
- Learning Resource Centre (LRC)
- Café
- Shared laptops for use in sessions
- Student social space
- Additional Costs
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You will need to be equipped with basic stationery for all your sessions. You will need to have your own safety boots – advice will be given at interview.
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Have a question?
If you have questions or would like to speak to someone, our team of Customer Service Advisers can help answer your questions or direct your enquiry to the correct team.
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What our students think?
“I’ve always grown up around mechanics and cars – these are my passion. The lecturers are really nice and the environment at College is really good too – I’ve made a lot of friends even though I didn’t know anyone when I came here.” Sinead studied Vehicle Maintenance and Repair – Light Vehicle Mechanical and Body... Read more >
“I chose to study the T Level because it offered a good all round view of construction. I have found the industry placement a very effective way of learning how things are done.” Read more >
“I have always loved working on cars and this course gives me everything I need for my future career. The teaching is brilliant too.” Rhys, studying Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, Level 3 Read more >
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