We offer our learners an insight into the Construction Industry, where they will learn about Health and Safety, the building environment, and gain insight into various practical trades. This will include Bricklaying, Carpentry, Electrical Installation, Painting and Decorating, Plumbing and Wall Tiling.

We offer a Multi-Skills trades course, where learners can choose their own learning pathways enabling them to develop skills, at a rate suitable to them and in an order which keeps them interested. Within this course, there are various attainment levels, depending upon the individual learners’ needs and abilities.

If a learner then decides that they have a particular flair, or interest in either Bricklaying, or Carpentry, then we offer both trades at either Level 1 and Level 2, depending upon the learner’s requirements or level of ability. These units involve working through a series of set assessments. The learner works independently and at their own pace but is fully assisted and encouraged to enable them to achieve the required outcomes.

The whole course encourages and improves on communication skills, maths, English, Mental Health and Wellbeing, together with teamwork, and building the learners confidence and skills to enable them to achieve full time employment.

Entry Level Extended Certificate in Construction 
Available from September 2025

Who is the qualification for?

This qualification is intended for individuals who are:

• New to the construction industry
• Looking to gain foundational, practical skills across a range of construction trades
• Interested in exploring different areas such as carpentry, plumbing, electrics, decorating, and bricklaying

What does the qualification cover?

• Health and Safety in Construction
• Introduction to the Construction
• Carpentry and Joinery
• Plumbing
• Electrical Installation
• Painting, Decorating and Tiling
• Bricklaying

Level 1 Diploma in Construction
Available from September 2025

Who is the qualification for?

This qualification is intended for individuals who are:

• New to the construction industry
• Looking to gain foundational, practical skills across a range of construction trades
• Interested in exploring different areas such as carpentry, plumbing, electrics, decorating, and bricklaying

What does the qualification cover?

• Health and Safety in Construction
• Introduction to the Construction
• Carpentry and Joinery
• Plumbing
• Electrical Installation
• Painting, Decorating and Tiling
• Bricklaying

Level 2 Diploma in Maintenance Operations (6711-23)
Available from September 2025

Who is the qualification for?

It is for candidates that work or wish to work in a variety of roles that require knowledge of the various construction trades.

What does the qualification cover?

It covers small-scale repairs in various trades in the construction sector, for the following trades:

• building repairs (brickwork)
• painting and decorating repairs
• plastering repairs
• plumbing repairs
• carpentry repairs

Is the qualification part of a framework or initiative?

The qualification forms the technical certificate for the Construction Building Apprenticeship Framework.

What opportunities for progression are there?

It allows candidates to progress into employment or to the following City & Guilds qualifications:

• Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Maintenance Occupations