Green Construction Skills – Work Ready
Green Construction Skills – Work Ready
Level 2 Award in Retrofit / Level 1 Certificate in Fabric First Construction Skills / Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in Construction
Develop practical skills in construction and plumbing as well as knowledge of renewable energy and prepare for the CSCS card test.
Is this course right for me?
This course combines hands-on training with classroom-based learning, delivered in our fully equipped modern workshops and teaching spaces. Develop practical skills such as constructing external walls and basic plumbing alongside key topics including health and safety, construction principles, and renewable technologies.
Over the duration of the course learners will work toward three City & Guilds qualifications, including the Health and Safety Certificate. This certificate enables learners to sit the CSCS test and obtain the CSCS card; a requirement for employment on most construction sites.
The course includes 10 weeks of college-based tuition plus 2 weeks of work experience with an employer, giving valuable industry exposure. A mock employer interview will also be conducted and links to current jobs will be provided.
On successful completion, eligible learners will also receive a professional toolkit to support their future career.
Support with travel costs may be available.
Start date for this course is to be confirmed
What are the entry requirements?
- Each application is considered on individual merit
- The learner must be over the age of 18
Current student - what are the entry requirements?
- Not applicable
What will I learn?
The course will cover the following qualifications:
- City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Retrofit
- Level 1 Certificate in Fabric First Construction Skills
- Level 1 Award in Health & safety in a Construction Environment
- Solar Thermal and Heat Pumps – Introduction to Renewable Systems
Units covered will be:
• Introduction to health and safety in construction
• Introduction to the construction industry
• Constructing a half brick wall
• Removing and refitting water-filled radiators
• Bending & jointing copper pipes
• Constructing cavity walls in brickwork and block
Will I need to study additional English & Maths skills?
You may need to study an additional skills course depending on:
- the course you are taking at College
- what grades you gained in your GCSE Maths and/or English Language
Click below to find out what skills course you may be taking at College.
If you are studying a Workbased qualification:
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
All other courses:
- Upskilling Destination Programme – an hour and half session a week developing essential research skills, critical thinking, and academic writing techniques, supporting literacy, numeracy, digital literacy and employability skills
If you are studying a Workbased qualification:
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
All other courses and those who have progressed through the internal progression route:
- A one year GCSE Resit Programme in GCSE Mathematics Intermediate Tier (Welsh or English medium) / GCSE English Language
If you are studying a Workbased qualification:
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
All other courses and those who have progressed through the internal progression route:
- A one or two year pre-GCSE upskilling course in required subject/s – The priority of this programme (Foundation Maths for Mathematics pathway) is to build fundamental skill and knowledge, to prepare learners for progression onto the one-year, intermediate tier resit programme.
If you are studying a Workbased qualification:
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
All other courses:
- A one year pre-GCSE upskilling course in mathematics – The priority of this programme is to build fundamental skill and knowledge, to prepare learners for progression to the Foundation Maths programme.
Learners studying on a Jobs Growth Wales (JGW+) programme will be timetabled into literacy and numeracy sessions. To discuss the opportunity of attending a GCSE resit programme, in addition to their JGW+ timetable, please contact skills@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
Can I do this course in Welsh?
How will I be assessed?
- Practical assessment during the course
- Practical examination
- Written examination
What can I do next?
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- No additional equipment required
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
Are there any additional costs?
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
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Sports Academy: While on this course you may be able to join our Sports Academy, if you have a talent for sport, find out what we offer on our Sports Academy page.
