Building and Constrution

With this course, students are introduced to the lucrative world of construction. The emphasis here is on gaining practical skills. The certificate also promotes the development of wider employment skills, emphasising the importance of appropriate conduct, equipment requirements and dress in a work area, customer service, customer care and safe working practices.

The aim of this qualification is to encourage the development of employability skills used within the construction industry.

With these new skills, graduates will be equipped to prepare for a world of working, they are encouraged to take up construction projects, continuing to build and develop upon what they have learnt.

If the graduates are persistent with their endeavours and expand their learning and gain experience using the skills they have gained, their future could be secured within the following careers:

• Builder

• Founder of construction company

• Site engineer

• Building surveyor

• Town planner

• Planning and development surveyor

• Construction manager

The syllabus includes:

• Bricklaying

• Carpentry and Joinery

• Plastering

• Painting and Decorating

• Construction Operations