Construction Trade Occupations

Guided by our expert lecutrers you will take part in a wide range of trade training that will help you to master the building maintenance industry. Your course will include education in plumbing, bricklaying, and carpentry. These areas will provide you with a firm understanding of the basics of maintenance operations as well as safe handling and storage of construction materials and equipment. During this course you will cover:

• Laying and finishing Ceramic tiles - You will learn how to cut accurately ceramic tiles safely and fix them in a Bathroom of Kitchen situation. We encourage you to create patterns and use different types of tiles to make the work stand out
• Creating accurate woodwork - You will learn about the wide selection of tools required for woodwork and use some of the tools of the trade. In this unit we hope you see how working with something as naturally formed as wood can be so rewarding
• Plastering walls to a smooth finish - You will learn how to prepare a wall and lay a nice smooth finish coat of plaster to a wall. Getting a level and smooth finish to an area is not easy at first but so rewarding when you do it right.
• Bricklaying and repairing Masonry - You will learn the basic method of laying level Brickwork safely and identify the tools needed for the job. At the end of this unit we would feel comfortable building a small brick wall.
• Health and Safety in construction - You will learn how keeping safe in your career is the most important part of your working life. Looking after yourself and others while working is so crucial in the industry.
• Principals of construction - You will learn how all of the basic parts of the home go together and how all the different trades work closely with each other as a team.

Hi-Vis and Work Safety Boots are required to undertake this course. All of our equipment is supplied by Baca.

This is a full time course taking place on three days per week from 9am - 4:30pm. There will be a mix of practical and theoretical work which are split into 1 hour - 1.45 hour lessons. You will have regular breaks including a lunch break.

Vocational and professional qualifications are taught through college based theory and practical lessons with further learning and understanding developed via directed self-study. Assessment consists of internally set coursework and assignments, although some professional and vocational qualifications may require the achievement of externally set assessments.

Students generally progress onto a higher level of Maintenance Operations course, move into a job with training (such as an apprenticeship) or move into full time employment.

GCSE grades at 2-1 or equivalent or an entry Level 3 Diploma in a related subject.