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Working in construction also includes the maintenance and repair of buildings. This qualification teaches you how to build and maintain projects in a variety of trade areas.

Course Information

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  • Course Type School Leaver
  • Subject Area Construction and the Built Environment
  • Qualification City & Guilds Diploma
  • Study Mode: Full Time Only
  • Course Level Level 2
  • Location Construction Centre
  • Course Length 1 year
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Overview

Working in construction also includes the maintaining of buildings. This qualification teaches you how to build and maintain projects in a variety of trade areas.

On this course you will:

  • Learn basic plumbing, carpentry, plastering, block paving, drainage, bricklaying and decorating principles and develop hands on skills and techniques
  • Work in our well-equipped, modern workshops and Learning Resource Centre (LRC)
  • Develop your transferable skills in English and Maths
  • Benefit from strong industry links, guest speakers, site visits and the potential for work experience

Assessment is by a combination of written and practical tests and online exams. Success rates are excellent.

This course is ideal if you want to work within the construction industry. This course gives a good overview of many areas which could be suited to maintenance and general building.

Next steps: Progression can either be on to another full time programme at Level 2 or gain employment and follow an Apprenticeship in a chosen field of your choice within the construction industry.

Entry Requirements

You will need one grade 4 or above in either GCSE English or Maths and a grade 2 in either GCSE English or Maths. You will be required to study GCSE English or Maths alongside your course if you don’t yet have a grade 4 or above in one of those subjects.

Facilities
  • 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

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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“The atmosphere has been really good, I have learned a lot whilst I’ve been here. I have really enjoyed it because I’ve learnt a lot of practical skills. The staff have been really supportive in everything I’ve done. My tutor has been really supportive when I’m trying to complete assignments and get things done on... Read more >

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