Certificate in Construction Skills

If you're interested in a career in construction but not sure what trade you'd like to specialise in, this course will give you the chance to try out a range of / a practical skill area(s) before making a decision on which career path to follow. It's suitable for individuals of any age and requires no previous construction experience. You'll be able to try out trades such as bricklaying, carpentry, painting and decorating, tiling, plastering, plumbing or electrical work.

You'll have an assessment at interview to make sure that this is the right level course for you.

You'll get practical hands-on experience of a variety of different areas of construction such as bricklaying, plastering, painting and decorating, tiling, carpentry and joinery. You'll learn how to effectively use tools of the trade, including hand and portable power tools and understand how to work safely and responsibly in a construction environment. There will be an opportunity to go on a work experience placement to practise your skills. You'll get support to decide what area of the construction industry you would like to work in as well as help to improve your maths and English skills.

Through a mix of practical workshop experience, work placements and classroom theory work.

You'll need to bring your own personal and protective equipment such as overalls and safety boots.

Through workshop based practical skills tests and multiple choice written or online tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate what you have learned.

You could find employment in construction as a site worker or move on to to an apprenticeship or level 2 programme in your trade of choice.