Multi-Trades in Construction
Qualification Gained: City and Guilds of London Institute Extended Award in Employability Skills (Entry 3)
Study LevelEntry Level 3 Course TypeEntry Level Duration35 Weeks Start DateSeptember 2025 Study ModeFull-time LocationDavid Hockney BuildingOverview
Take your first steps towards a job in Construction with our Entry Level 3 qualification. This qualification will provide you with a unique insight into the various construction trades. You will develop transferable, industry related skills including Carpentry, Joinery, Bricklaying, Electrics, and Plumbing. If you have an eye for detail and good work ethic, you can be earning fantastic money anywhere in the world by developing skills in the construction trades.
The course is designed around practical skills and tasks that place an emphasis on learners demonstrating what they can do rather than what they know in theory. The Award offers an introduction to the construction industry and will be studied alongside other subjects within a study programme.
Key Info
- Basic skills in key construction trades: Carpentry, Joinery, Bricklaying, Electrics, and Plumbing
- Practical, hands-on experience to develop industry-related skills
- Workplace safety practices to ensure a safe working environment
- Core employability skills, including interview techniques and project management
- Workshop skills to demonstrate your practical abilities in construction tasks
- Confidence in working with tools and materials to create construction projects
- Preparation for a career in the global construction industry
- Functional skills in maths and English to support your learning and career development
The course is based on a Programme of Study, which consists of a City & Guilds Employability Award maths and English, a tutorial programme, enrichment and experience of work. Learners will study core Employability units and develop workshop skills over the duration of the course.
- Safety in the Work Place
- Candidate Project
- Interview skills
- Workshop Skills
You will be assessed based on coursework.
Level 1 in Bricklaying, electrical, plumbing, joinery or other Level 1 course
FE Tuition: £2,172.00 per academic year
Exam Registration: £226.80
This is representative of the most common fees scenario, but actual fees can vary depending on a number of factors. Please contact us if you need more guidance.
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