This comprehensive, hands-on course offers foundational skills in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and decorating. This course is ideal for individuals seeking to embark on a career in construction. Through practical training and expert guidance, students will acquire essential knowledge in three core areas of construction: plumbing, electrical installations, and carpentry.
Course Modules
Entry Level 3 -
Personal Budgeting and Managing Money,
Health and Safety Procedures in a Work Environment,
Measuring and Estimating: Distance and Length,
Communication: Giving Information,
Teamwork,
Take Part in an Activity,
Basic Painting and Decorating,
Preparation for Production Skills,
Basic Plumbing: Fixing and Drilling,
Problem Solving in the Workplace,
Basic Site Carpentry - Joint Work,
Time Management Skills
Level 1
Health and Safety in a Practical Environment,
Basic Carpentry - Equipment and Materials,
Problem Solving in the Workplace,
Understanding Numbers,
Basic Woodworking Joints,
Teamwork,
Basic Plumbing Skills,
Building a Personal Career Portfolio,
Investigating how Electricity works,
Replacing an Electrical Plug Socket and Light Switch,
Creating a Ring Main Electrical Circuit.
Level 2
Timber for Construction,
Woodwork Jointing Skills,
Building a Personal Career Portfolio,
Health and Safety Procedures in the Workplace,
Communicating Information,
Common Measures: Length, Distance, Weight and Capacity,
Undertaking an Enterprise Project,
Personal Career Preparation,
General House Maintenance,
Exploring Electrical Principles and Techniques,
Basic Domestic Plumbing,
Exploring Plumbing Principles and Techniques.
Awarding Body
NOCN - National Open College Network
Student Expected Outcomes
NOCN Entry Level 3 Certificate in Construction Trades;
NOCN Entry Level 3 Award in Personal Development
NOCN Level 1 Certificate in Construction Trades;
NOCN Level 1 Award in Personal Development
NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Construction Trades;
NOCN Level 2 Award in Personal Development
Key Stage course delivered to
KS3, KS4
Admissions Criteria
- Level 2 on Completion of Level 1
Staff Experience
Teacher - Previous experience in delivery of Design and Technology; DTLLS Level 7 Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector.
Experience as a Builder in the building trade.
Trainer - Experience in plumbing, carpentry, plasterer, painter and decorator.
Teacher - Previous experience delivering personal development and employability skills within secondary schools. DTLLS Level 5 Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector.
Delivery Area
Workshop - Canley
Programme length
Up to a whole Academic Year
Transport Provided
No
Days Of Delivery
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Times of Delivery
9:30am - 2:30pm
Staff Ratio
Group (1:4)
Additional Notes
Minimum group size 2, Minimum Days 1
Cost of Course
£95.00 (Half Day)/ £167.50 (Full Day). Per Student
