Construction Multi-trades Level 1 Diploma

This course is specifically designed for people who are interested in a career in the Construction, trade. It enables you to build up a broad range of practical skills in bricklaying, carpentry and joinery, plastering, painting and decorating and plumbing, along with a sound theoretical understanding and knowledge of the construction industry.

You will be taught by experienced staff, and the workshops classrooms and learning resource areas are well-managed, maintained and equipped, enabling you to be successful in achieving your qualification.

The course is fast-paced, well-structured and designed for you to have a pleasurable learning experience, as well as learning lifelong skills including English and maths. These skills will help you to complete your work and prepare for further study or employment.

You will gain a broad understanding of the construction industry. You will learn the skills necessary to achieve a Level 1 Diploma in Construction Multi trades and the chance to progress your studies.

Units include Health and Safety, handling and storing materials, knowledge of building methods in construction, knowledge of communication in the building industry, basic bricklaying, carpentry and joinery, painting, plastering and plumbing. As part of the course you will need to demonstrate specific literacy and numeracy skills alongside your main subject studies. These Functional Skills will help with your coursework and develop personal skills for life and work.

You will attend college two days a week. You will learn through a combination of theory and practical exercises with the practical activities being taught in our well-equipped workshops, and the theory sessions in the classroom. These facilities, as well as our library, allow you to gain hands-on experience and learn the latest techniques and systems.

Teaching is delivered by trade competent staff who will explain the relevant theories, demonstrate skills and guide you to achieve your own objectives. The modulised delivery allows you to progress at your own rate. Essential and suggested textbooks are available in the library but you are recommended to purchase your own copies. For each unit there is a timed on-line end test and at the end of the year you will have a summary practical test and an online knowledge test. Functional Skills are assessed by online assessment.

This course will lead to Level 1 Diploma in Construction Multi-trades and Functional Skills in English and Maths. You will have the opportunity to learn in industry standard facilities with industry competent and experienced staff.

The College has links with local employers and you will have support finding work within the construction industry. Many students progress from this course to an apprenticeship or other employment in the industry.

You will learn about Health and Safety and we will put you forward for the CSCS scheme which enables students to find employment. Enrichment opportunities let you learn beyond the normal day-to-day course activities and include a range of guest speakers from local businesses and small employers.

Entry requirements are a minimum of four GCSEs at grade D or above and must include Maths and English. You will also have an interview and aptitude test to assess whether you have the dexterity for the vocational area.

Historically this course has offered good progression into apprenticeships with local firms. There is also the chance to progress your studies and gain NVQ Level 2 and 3 in a construction or business services occupation.