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Construction Skills level 1

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Course Length 1 year
Study Type Full time
Course Cost No fee (16-18) £1,890 (Adult) Financial support 19+
Start Date 09/09/2024
Course Code 78630-01
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Course overview

As an introductory course, this is really designed as a pathway for you to gain an insight into the various industries that sit within the trades. The key skills that are involved in this course will transfer well into a second year of study where you will specialise in a specific skills area. Working with various tools, equipment and materials alongside learning fundamentals of health and safety as well as working with others will give you a great introduction into the trades industry.

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  • Entry Requirements
    As an introductory course there are no formal entry requirements but there is an expectation of a great work ethic and a natural inclination to work practically. Any experience in the trades area will be beneficial but equally, those with no experience will be welcomed. A key focus of this programme is to develop employability skills and develop independent thinking skills.
  • Benefits/Skills
    These skills will give you a unique advantage in the market place as the country battles it’s national shortage of qualified tradespeople. Learn traditional techniques and basic fundamentals within a progressive and nurturing environment whereby you are encouraged to experiment with different trades, tools and materials in our industry designed workshop areas.
  • Who is this course for?
    The Trades industry is booming, there is a national shortage of skilled trades people and the course is designed to give anyone who has an interest in practical, hands-on work an insight into the industry.
  • Careers/Progression

    Level 2 in a related trades area of study

    Level 2 in an unrelated area of study

    Employment to apprenticeship

  • Assessment Types

    Practical assessments simulating a realistic working environment

    Paper based and online testing for each unit

    Portfolio of evidence

    Prior learning

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Jobs in this sector

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  • Road construction operatives

    Average Salary
    £31,200

  • Elementary construction occupations

    Average Salary
    £23,920

  • Construction and building trades n.e.c.

    Average Salary
    £27,560

  • Production managers and directors in construction

    Average Salary
    £45,240
    218,084
    Job market for 2022
    226,674
    Estimated job market for 2025
    Estimated 8590 future jobs in the next 3 years.

  • Construction and building trades supervisors

    Average Salary
    £40,040

  • Construction operatives n.e.c.

    Average Salary
    £23,400

  • Construction project managers and related professionals

    Average Salary
    £42,120
    90,280
    Job market for 2022
    92,709
    Estimated job market for 2025
    Estimated 2429 future jobs in the next 3 years.

  • Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.

    Average Salary
    £39,000
    58,867
    Job market for 2022
    59,086
    Estimated job market for 2025
    Estimated 219 future jobs in the next 3 years.

  • Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors

    Average Salary
    £40,040

  • Chief executives and senior officials

    Average Salary
    £79,040
    84,657
    Job market for 2022
    87,991
    Estimated job market for 2025
    Estimated 3334 future jobs in the next 3 years.

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