Basic Skills In Construction

Certification in Basic Construction Skills is designed by City & Guilds to provide basic training in construction skills for those seeking employment in the construction industry. This qualification is suitable for learners who have no previous experience or knowledge in the building industry.

Basic Construction Skills is aimed to provide an introduction to these crafts and they specifically provide an understanding of particular craft tasks, not occupational competence in the craft. The course is suitable for learners who do not have access to NVQ, as it can contribute towards the knowledge and understanding required for the related NVQ, while not requiring or providing evidence of occupational competence.

Course Units

• Basic Flooring
• Basic Painting
• Basic Tiling
• Basic Plumbing Fitting
• Basic Electrical Wiring
• Basic Carpentry & Joinery
• Basic Brickwork

Progression Route

On completion of the qualification/s candidates may progress to

• CITB/City & Guilds Level 1 Foundation Construction Award
• CITB/City & Guilds Level 2 Intermediate Construction Award

Course Duration

50 weeks, 2 days/week