Gateway to Construction

The qualification is accessible to everyone who wishes to continue their personal development in literacy and numeracy and has a record of continual self achievement. We are looking for a positive attitude and a willingness to work hard towards self improvement in these areas. (Employers in the construction industry are expressing the need for higher levels of literacy and numeracy skills.)

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?

• For those wishing to raise their basic skills level in literacy and numeracy to progress through the brickwork trade related learning route. (Employers express that there is a great need for trade operatives with good levels of numeracy and literacy.)

• For those wishing to embark on a career in construction. (There is a shortage in the industry of approximately 15,000 people a year in the south east.)

WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Literacy and Numeracy, based on principles needed in the construction industry.

• Developing work relationships
• Handle and Store Resources
• Health & Safety
• A number of basic skills associated with bricklaying and general site practice..
  Comments about the course from previous student
  
• I have benefited in many ways on this course. It has improved my maths, taught me how to lay brickwork correctly, work with a group of people and I have made many new friends. (Todd.)
• My maths and English have improved and I have begun to learn about a number of trades. I feel confidant that what I have learned will help me in the future to get a trade. (Jordan.)
• I have enjoyed the course. It has helped me to grow up and look to my future. (Jack.)

HOW WILL I LEARN?
You will learn in a friendly supportive environment to build your confidence and ability in basic number, communication and hand skills.

WHAT CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO?
This course is the start of a continuing programme through brickwork. Starting from this point we will help you develop through brickwork and into junior building management, if you choose to go that far in your learning. (In the long term you may become one of the 370,000 new entrants to the industry who will be needed to replace those that will be retiring or leaving in the next few years.)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE THESE FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Essential Equipment required:

• Safety footwear incorporating steel toecaps (£30.00 approx)
• Ink pen (£00.30 approx)
• Measuring Tape (£01.00 approx)
• Overalls as protective clothing (optional) (£25.00 approx)
  

Type of Study :: Course Duration :: Course reference number :: Start Date :: Tutorial Fees :: Material Fees :: Exam Fees
full time 1 year BR777 September 2010 TBC TBC TBC