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For learners interested in working in the construction industry, but do not know which trade area to specialise in, our Entry Level 3 and Level 1 qualifications in Construction Skills are the perfect opportunity to develop practical skills needed by some employers in the industry, whilst giving you a taster of a variety of trades before choosing to progress into further learning in a specific trade. If you choose the Level 1 Certificate, you will study the following mandatory unit:  Introduction to health and safety in construction You can then choose between four and six units from the following:  Introduction to the construction industry  Constructing halving joints  Constructing housing joints  Painting techniques  Tiling a plain wall  Constructing half brick walling  Laying paving using slabs  Setting out and laying gravel paths  Preparing background surfaces and applying render coats  Removing and refitting water-filled radiators  Working with non-manipulative fittings  Connecting flex to common apparatus  Constructing through mortice and tenon joints  Constructing angled halving joints  Constructing bridle joints  Constructing haunched mortice and tenon joints  Constructing stub mortice and tenon joints  Fixing architraves and skirtings  Constructing and fixing hatch linings  Fitting locks and latches  Painting and wallpapering  Applying decorative effects  Applying wallpaper to internal and external angles and painting skirting  Painting a panel door  Cutting and fixing decorative panels  Cutting and fixing tiles to wet areas This is a Framework qualification that consists of five to seven units of assessment. There are no entry requirements for this qualification and it is available for learners above the age of 14. WHAT COULD THIS QUALIFICATION LEAD TO? The primary aim of this qualification is to help prepare you to progress into further learning and training in the construction sector. You may take the qualification as part of a preapprenticeship programme, a traineeship, or you may take it alongside the CSCS Green Card for Labourers qualifications, to help you gain opportunities to work on site as a labourer. Once you have studied the qualification, you should be in a position to decide which construction trade area you would like to specialise in. You could then consider progressing on to study any of the following qualifications:  Level 1 Diploma in Construction Skills  Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying  Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery  Level 1 Diploma in Painting and Decorating  Level 1 Diploma in Plastering  Level 1 Diploma in Wall and Floor Tiling  Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing Installation  Level 1 Diploma in Electrical Installation