What Is Construction?
This course will provide you with an introduction to the construction industry. You will have the opportunity to experience, learn and demonstrate a range of skills and techniques that will give you the understanding of construction fundamentals.
This course is an introduction to the construction industry, allowing learners to access and experience a range of trade specific tasks. It is a fantastic opportunity for learners to progress either into an apprenticeship or our Level 2 Construction course.
Career options – Bricklayer, Carpenter, Plasterer, Maintenance operative.

I LIKE TO…
Work in an area that provides me with practical and theory-based tasks, supporting me to learn how to develop and use problem solving skills to design and create a variety of articles and structures.

I WILL BE…
Work with my hands. Be practically involved in creating things. Learn about an in-demand trade. Repair things around the house. Learn about working on a building site. Learn about plastering or bricklaying.

I'LL GET…
An understanding of the construction industry, how it works and the career opportunities available to me in this field of work. I will get to participate in design and build projects where I will demonstrate the skills I have learned in Bricklaying, Carpentry and Painting and Decorating.
ACCREDITED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Entry 3 Certificate in Occupational Studies (Construction Pathway)
- Entry 3 Award in Creative Craft
- Level 1 Certificate in Occupational Studies (Construction Pathway)
- Level 1 Award in Creative Craft
- Level 1 Certificate in BTEC Introductory to Construction
- List ItemLevel 2 Award in Contact Dermatitis Prevention
