Basic Construction Skills Diploma Level 1(FECN0004)

What will I study?
You will cover a range of units throughout the course in order to introduce, develop and then expand your skills. These include:

• Jointing skills
• Assembly skills
• Flooring skills
• Partitioning skills
• Hand tool maintenance
• Functional Skills in maths and English (for those who have not achieved GCSE grades C or above in these subjects)

How will I be assessed?
There is no formal examination to sit. On completion of each unit you be assessed on the quality of your practical work and the completion of a small underpinning knowledge book.

What added value will I receive?

• The course is run by experienced staff in purpose-built workshops with a huge range of tools and equipment
• The Construction department was awarded a grade one ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted

What can I progress to?
On completion of the course you may progress onto the Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery or the Diploma in Furniture and Cabinet Making.