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First Steps to Construction

First Steps to Construction

Level 1
Gloucester

Course Overview

Full Time
Certificate
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Interested in a career in construction but need to improve your qualifications first? You can build the foundation needed for a future in the construction industry. This course will boost your skills in English and maths. You’ll also get to learn about a huge range of construction trades, including plastering, bricklaying, and carpentry. By the end of this one-year course, you’ll have the foundation needed for your next steps in the world of construction.

 

What You’ll Learn 

Our First Steps to Construction course provides you with the basic knowledge and skills required to progress onto higher-level construction courses. You’ll work on improving your functional skills in maths and English, which are crucial for success in the industry.

Alongside this, you’ll learn and get hands-on experience in key construction areas, including plastering, bricklaying, and carpentry, giving you a well-rounded understanding of general construction jobs.

Through work-related activities, you’ll meet employers and gain valuable insight into real-world construction jobs. You’ll build confidence and start to develop the practical skills that employers are looking for. You’ll also be fully supported in tutorial sessions, with guidance on the best career or further study options.

By the end of the course, you’ll have gained qualifications in English and maths and the skills necessary to take your next steps into a career in construction.

 

Highlights 

You can expect to:

  • Learn in our dedicated construction workshops
  • Gain hands-on experience to help boost your employability skills
  • Take place in a work placement week
  • Take part in impactful social action projects

 

Assessment 

This vocational qualification is coursework based and you’ll take part in continual assessment throughout the year. Functional skills English and maths qualifications are exam based.

 

Anything else?  

You’ll learn functional skills qualifications in English and maths at Entry Level, Level 1 and/or Level 2 alongside this qualification.

You’ll also take part in continual professional development (CPD) and complete the college’s Which Three Skills programme to develop skills like communication, teamwork, resilience and more.

  • Typical Entry Criteria

    • Qualifications lower than three GCSE subjects at Grade 2

      • First Steps programmes are designed for learners who are yet to achieve Gloucestershire College's entry criteria for a Level 1 course.

    Recommended Age Criteria: Under 19 (Learners with an Education Health Care Plan Under 23)

    Gloucestershire College welcome any other/combinations of relevant qualifications that are comparable and/or equivalent to the typical course entry requirements.

    For 19+ applicants that do not have recognised qualifications may still meet course entry requirements through alternative methods of assessment at the College’s discretion.

    All queries regarding course entry criteria including the equivalency of qualifications and exceptional extenuating circumstances should be directed by email to the Admissions Department through applications@gloscol.ac.uk.

    Please note if English is not your first language our ESOL provision may be more appropriate, as entry to our first steps provision requires an appropriate foundation level of spoken and written English. For learners with EHCP or SEND needs’, please also refer to our Foundation Learning section. All students will be offered places on the most appropriate provision to meet their needs.

  • Students have a chance to progress onto: 1. Higher level courses within the College 2. Employment (either supported employment/ full/ part time employment) 3. Voluntary work

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What You Will Pay

British and European Union students

Age: 16-18

You will pay

£0

for your course

Your course could be free of charge as you may be eligible for financial support to help pay your tuition fees, travel, exams, materials or childcare.

When you enrol you’ll need to pay any course fees for the first year, which you can do by direct debit, cash, debit card or credit card.

Please contact us for more information.

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British and European Union students

Age: 19+

Costs start at

£840

for your course

Your course could be free of charge as you may be eligible for financial support to help pay your tuition fees, travel, exams, materials or childcare.

When you enrol you’ll need to pay any course fees for the first year, which you can do by direct debit, cash, debit card or credit card.

Please contact us for more information.

0345 155 2020

To register your interest, please call Student Services on 0345 1 55 2020

Overseas students

Please contact us to discuss your fees for this course

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