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Construction - Level 1 BTEC Award or Certificate (formerly Introductory Certificate or Diploma)
Key course features
Qualification: Level 1 BTEC Award or Certificate (formerly Introductory Certificate or Diploma)
Level: Level 1
Mode: Full-time
Timetable: This is a full-time course. You will attend college for three to five days per week, Monday to Friday, usually between 9am and 5pm. You will receive your timetable when you enrol.
Start Date: September 2010
Fees:
To be confirmed. In addition to your course fee, you will also need to pay a college registration fee, exam fee and materials charge, and purchase a kit. This course may be free if you are: aged under 19 years; in receipt of a means tested benefit; aged 19+ and you don't already have a Level 2 qualification. Please see our Fees and Concessions page or call 020 8326 2301 for further details.
Factsheet
- Who is This Course For?
- Students who wish to pursue a career in construction.
- Entry Requirements
- You do not need any formal qualifications but you must have an interest in construction. You will have an initial assessment.
- About the course
The course is taught in specialist industry-standard workshops so you will gain hands-on practical skills. You will develop the skills and knowledge to work in construction. There is a strong tutorial package and additional support is available to help with your studies.
The course consists of 3 core units:
- Starting work in construction
- Working in construction
- Developing skills in construction
Plus 2 personal skills units:
- Personal effectiveness
- Financial management
You will also study 3 specialist units:
- Developing carpentry and joinery skills
- Developing painting and decorating skills
- Developing brickwork skills.
- Additional Opportunities
- You may have opportunities such as a visit to the Building Exhibition and on-site work experience.
- How will I be assessed?
- “Starting work in construction” and “working in construction” are assessed via an introductory project. All other units are assessed through practical coursework assignments.
- Where next?
- When you have completed the Introductory Diploma, you can specialise in your chosen subject at Level 2.
- How to apply?
- Please apply online for courses starting in 2010.
Profile
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Daniel Nolan
City & Guilds Bricklaying
You’re taught by lecturers from the industry who bring all their experience with them.
Profile
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Jamila Ebberson
Lecturer in Construction
I began my construction career building and decorating sets for Thames Television where I worked on such shows as The Bill and Mr Bean.
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- Painting and Decorating - City & Guilds CITB Construction Award
- Construction - Level 2 BTEC Diploma (formerly First Diploma)
- Electrical Installation - City & Guilds Certificate
- Electrical Installation 17th Edition Wiring Regulations
- Electrical Installation 17th Edition Wiring Regulations - Update
- Plumbing - City & Guilds Certificate
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