School Leaver Guide 2024/25

Courses
CONSTRUCTION.
Certificate in
Construction Skills
Level 1
Duration
1 year
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry
requirements.
What will I learn?
If you’re interested in working in the
construction industry but are not
sure which trade area to specialise
in, this course is the perfect
opportunity to develop the practical
skills needed by employers in the
industry, while giving you a taster of
a variety of trades.
You will study an introduction to
health and safety as well as a range
of trade skills including carpentry
and joinery, bricklaying, plumbing
and electrical installation.
Once you have completed this
course, you’ll be in a better position
to decide which trade you would
like to specialise in.
Bricklaying
Level 1
Duration
1 year
Entry requirements
Two GCSEs at 3 or above, ideally
including English and maths or
equivalent.
What will I learn?
This introductory course will
help prepare you for work in the
construction industry or give you
the qualification to progress on to
the Level 2 bricklaying course to
develop your knowledge and skills
further.
You’ll learn through a combination
of hands-on practical training and
classroom based activities.
Bricklaying
Level 2
Duration
1 year
Entry requirements
You must have a full Level 1
qualification in a relevant subject
area.
What will I learn?
Hands-on training in our industry
standard workshops will provide
you with the skills needed to be
a bricklayer or to progress to
an apprenticeship. Alongside
bricklaying skills, you’ll be trained
in arches and openings, various
types of walling and all aspects of
building. You’ll also have the chance
to develop your skills through work
experience placements.
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