Brickwork and Carpentry

Brickwork and Carpentry
City & Guilds Level 1 in Construction Skills
If you are interested in a “hands on” career in the Brickwork or Carpentry Construction Industry then this is the programme for you.
Is this course right for me?
This one year course includes a wide range of content so learners get to know the whole construction industry, not just their own trade.
Learners who follow the Brickwork and Carpentry route will have the opportunity to work with brickwork, blockwork and plastering as well as learning carpentry and joinery skills.
- Two GCSEs at grade G or above (may include one relevant equivalent) to include English Language/First Language Welsh and Mathematics/Numeracy
- Each application is considered on individual merit
- Entry is subject to attending a course information session or informal interview
- Successful completion of relevant programme (including skills) and decision from progression board meeting
You will learn through a range of tasks within a “live” workshop environment. These tasks will be supplemented with practical demonstrations which are designed to develop your awareness of the need for safe working practices, basic tool skills and accurate measurement. All of these skills are necessary to become a competent craftsperson.
Mandatory units to be studied will include:
- Introduction to health and safety in construction
- Introduction to the construction industry
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
Wales Essential Skills Toolkit (WEST) in upskilling / Lessons in Financial Education
A one year GCSE resit course in required subject/s
A one or two year pre-GCSE upskilling course
A one year GCSE START upskilling course
Learners are able to complete either the full qualification or certain units or elements through the medium of Welsh/bilingually. Visit our Welsh Language in the College page to find out what else is available to you.
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Practical assessment during the course
- Portfolio of evidence
Following successful completion of the Level 1 course, learners will be invited to apply for the Level 2 Foundation in either Brickwork and Plastering or Carpentry and Roofing.
Following successful completion of this course learners could look to progress to a higher level course at the College, seek an appropriate Apprenticeship or go directly into employment.
- Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- Text books - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course, most text books are available to loan from the college library or online libraries
- Technical drawing equipment - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- Brickwork work trousers - £25
- Brickwork safety boots/shoes - £14/£39
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
- No tuition fee
- We are waiving the Administration Fee for the academic year 2023/24
- You will need to pay a £55 construction workshop fee each year before you start the course
- You can rent a locker for £10 per year this will be refunded if the locker remains undamaged and keys are returned
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
Additional Information
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.
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