Building Craft Occupations (Level 1 Certificate)

This course will give you the skills needed to progress to a higher level of training in either Carpentry, Plastering, Bricklaying or Painting and Decorating. The initial first twelve weeks consists of an Introduction to the Building Craft Occupations course, where you will gain a college certificate.

Subjects include:

• Know how to apply finishing material
• Know how to cut, lay and fix construction components
• Know how to handle and store construction materials
• Know how to mix construction materials
• Know how to set out for construction components
• Functional Skills in English and Maths

English and maths are an essential part of your studies and will help you succeed on your course. These subjects will help you develop confidence and are the key employability skills that all employers now look for when recruiting. While on programme you will be expected to achieve Functional Skills Level 1 or higher in English and maths or an improvement in your GCSE ‘D’ grade in these subjects.

Our full-time courses are designed to help you achieve your ambitions whether your goal is to go on to a higher level of study or whether you are looking to start a job. Therefore as part of your course there will be employability and study skills (we call these PD Central) that are included to meet your needs and those of the industry you want your career in.