Construction

Construction

Introduction
These are part-time courses for those aged 16-65 who prefer to 'earn while they learn'. If you are good with your hands and want a practical career then these could be the courses for you!

About the course
Linked with a local employer, you will spend one day per week in college being trained by specialist staff in our fully equipped workshops. It is therefore important that you live within a reasonable travelling distance of the College.
The remaining four days of every week you will be on site, practising your new-found skills and gaining experience.
As an Apprentice you will gain your NVQ Level 2, Functional Skills and First Aid, plus industrial skills as well as a Diploma.
As an Advanced Apprentice you will gain NVQ Level 3, Functional Skills and First Aid, plus industrial skills and a Diploma.

The course includes
Carpentry/Joinery

• Roofing
• Stairs
• Flooring
• Door hanging
• Power tools
• Scaffolding
• Functional skills in Maths, English or ICT (dependent on previous qualifications)
  

Bricklaying

• Cavity walls
• Block work
• Concreting
• Scaffolding
• Setting out
• Surveying and levelling
• Functional skills in Maths, English or ICT (dependent on previous qualifications)

Length of the course

• 2 to 3 years depending on experience

What qualifications will I gain?

• Apprenticeship or Advanced Apprenticeship
• Diploma
• Functional skills in Maths and English
  
  

Course options after this programme
After Apprenticeship

• Advanced Apprenticeship

After Advanced Apprenticeship

• ONC/OND in Built Environment

Career options

• Self employed tradesperson
• Supervisor/foreperson
• Practical instructor
• Technician
• Technical sales