Course Overview
This qualification provides the ideal introduction to the construction industry and covers essential skills in the following construction trades: bricklaying, carpentry and joinery and plastering.
It is ideal for those students that require an insight into the construction industry before selecting a specific trade in year 2.
Entry Requirements
English & Maths: GCSE Grade 9-2 or Level 1 Functional skills*
*The College reserves the right to ask for a school reference if required.
What the course covers
You will study the following mandatory units:
- Construction Health and Safety
- Construction Multi-Skills (involving Carpentry, Brickwork and Plastering)
- Further Construction Multi-Skills (involving Carpentry, Brickwork and Plastering)
In addition to the mandatory units, you will complete some of the optional units in order to achieve the full Level 1 Diploma:
- Construction Community Project
- Construction Principles
- Cost Calculations
- Employment in the Construction Industry
- Environmental Awareness and Sustainability in Construction
- Erect and Dismantle Access Equipment or Working Platforms
- Handle, Move and Store Resources
- Modern Technologies in the Construction Industry
- Personal Skills in the the Construction Industry
- Personal Wellbeing in Construction
- Repair and Maintain Masonry
- Repair and Maintain Plasterwork
- The Construction Industry
- Wall Coverings
Work Experience is a part of this course, the hours and dates will be determined by the course tutor. Work experience can be up to a maximum of two weeks on an external placement, you are encouraged to source your own placement with support from the WEX Team and your course tutor. Where external placements are not possible you will be expected to take part in simulated work experience organised by the college.
Assessment
Assessment is by coursework for each unit.
Fees and funding
Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 with a valid EHCP, who are studying Further Education courses are not charged course fees.
For more information about financial support, please visit our Student Finance and Bursaries page. Click here for the Student Finance and Bursaries page
Progression
You can progress onto another construction programme such as brickwork, plastering or carpentry, in order to develop your skills and knowledge further.
Duration
1 year