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Construction Skills

Course Information

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  • Course Type School Leaver
  • Subject Area Construction and the Built Environment
  • Qualification Level 1 Diploma
  • Study Mode: Full Time
  • Course Level Level 1
  • Location Construction Centre
  • Course Length 1 year
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Overview

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.

Who is this course for?

Choose this course if you want to learn new skills, gain an understanding of the wider construction industry and study both Maths and English Language GCSEs.

What you will study

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
Assessment

You will have a combination of written and practical assessments.

Entry Requirements

You will need a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 2, including English Language and Maths. If you have not achieved a grade 4 in English Language and Maths, you will be required to study both 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.

Progression and careers

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.

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What our students think?

“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 >

Freddy
Construction - Design, Surveying and Planning T Level

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