You can then progress onto the:
BTEC, Level 2, Extended Certificate in Construction in the Built Environment in Year 2 (Edexcel)
(This is decided through further interview and completion of the Level 1 qualification)Is this the right course for me?
Yes - if you are interested in working in the Construction Industry.
Yes - if you want to gain the basic qualifications that building companies recognise.
Yes - if you want to gain practical skills to prepare you for working on construction sites.
Yes – if you want to gain an understanding of Health and Safety within the Construction Industry
What will I need to join the course?
An interest in all aspects of the Construction industry. Protective footwear and overalls.
What will I be doing?
Gain experience for a range of skills in the construction industry:
What will I achieve?
You will be awarded the Level 1 Introductory Certificate in Basic Construction Skills on successful completion of the required combination of units. A total of 13 credits to be awarded a Certificate in Basic Construction Skills (6218/03) are required to achieve the qualification.
On completion of the BTEC Qualification you will be awarded the BTEC Level 2 First Certificate in Construction after successfully completing the two core subjects: Introduction to the Construction Industry and Exploring Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction and a practical unit – Construction Methods and Techniques for Low rise domestic buildings and exploring carpentry and joinery, performing plumbing operations and performing electrical operations.
How will my progress on the course be assessed?
You will undertake practical assessments in all of the five trade disciplines following a period of training on practice exercises which will give the required tool skills to attempt the assessments. (This is for the Level 1 City and Guilds course). Assignments will need to be completed both practically and written for the BTEC qualification.
How long will the course last and what patterns of achievement are available?
The course duration is 2 years/1 day a week at the North Suffolk Skills Centre in Halesworth.
And the future?
From this course you may wish to progress onto either a full-time construction course or into employment.
Should you have any queries please ring Tracy Chillman [Pre-16 Coordinator] on 01502 525150 (9.00 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Monday to Friday).
It is the policy of this College that all people are entitled to equality of opportunity in education and training. Please note that all details on this factsheet were correct at the time of publishing and may be subject to change.
