Start Date
Various 
Study Hours
Part Time
Duration
1 week 
Campus
City Skills Centre Course Overview
The aim of this course is to provide you with an introduction to the construction and building sector. Particularly beneficial for if you are 19+ and seeking employment and want to gain an insight into the construction sector or who wants to update their knowledge about current legislation in the construction sector.
If you complete this course you will gain a nationally recognised qualification which is essential for all working environments to comply with current legislation, a stepping stone towards further construction qualifications including health and safety and CSCS cards.
This is a supported online learning course which is available 50 weeks of the year (including non-term times). You will need to be committed to completing approximately 6 hours of learning, which could be one whole day or split over a few days. Days and times to suit your commitments and the learning is taken at your own pace and complete the assessment once you feel ready.
What You'll Learn
Year 1
During this online course, you will study and learn about the following topics:
1) The purpose of the construction and building industries
2) The range of opportunities that exist in this sector
3) Job roles and the skills and experience needed to be successful in gaining employment
4) Careers in the sector and where you can gain support for employment and careers advice
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements, however, a reasonable level of literacy is required.
How you will be assessed
This qualification is assessed by short answer questions and multiple-choice exams.
Course Fees
Course and Career progression
On completion of this award, your tutor will be able to provide advice and guidance on other online courses, distance learning courses or classroom-based programmes.
This qualification will support individuals to gain employment by improving their confidence by gaining new skills and qualifications.
For more detailed advice and guidance about future steps, you can make an appointment with one of our qualified careers advisers who can support you to find the most suitable career path for you and to make the most of your skills and qualifications.
What Happens Next
Apply online via the College website. You will then be invited to a pre-course information session.
For applications via JCP, please let your Work Coach know. Subject to individual eligibility and type of benefit, the vast majority of courses are FREE to people in receipt of an employment-related benefit JSA, Universal Credit or ESA (Employment and Support Allowance).