Level 1 Construction Course in Chatham | Nacro Education
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Construction Level 1

Course code: C001124

Course overview

Please note: Due to significant interest in our Construction Level 1 course, we are no longer accepting applications for January 2025.

Our construction course allows learners to develop a variety of skills. Learners will be taught tool identification, cavity walling, corner building, block work, painting and decorating and plastering. We also offer an engaging joinery course where students can build their own models.

Our course includes functional skills throughout to support the students in gaining the relevant industry knowledge.

What will I learn?

You will learn in our workshops with the opportunities to do lots of practical work. The course will cover a range of multi skills including bricklaying and painting and decorating. You will also learn about essential safety that is demanded by the construction industry to prepare you for employment.

Modules

There are a range of units which can include:

• An introduction to health and safety in construction
• Constructing housing joints
• Constructing half brick walling
• Tiling a plain wall
• Painting techniques

Assessment

You will be required to complete a range of written assignments. You will also be required to demonstrate some skills whilst being observed by your tutor.

Work experience

You will do at least two weeks of work experience to support your studies, gain experience and potentially develop contacts with future employers. Our team will help you secure a work placement and will provide you with everything required for you to attend your placement.

Enrichment opportunities

There are a variety of enrichment opportunities on offer throughout the year, including trips and external visits.

Career and progression

On completion of the course, you can progress to a Level 2 course or apprenticeship.

What makes our Get Set! courses different?

Each Get Set! course at Nacro Chatham Education Centre is designed to accelerate your learning and enable you to identify and make progress towards your aspirations. We combine vocational learning with essential English and mathematics qualifications, enriching experiences and workplace encounters to equip you for career success.

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Our Construction Level 1 course at Chatham has been crafted to enable you to:

  • Gain industry-specific skills through hands on vocational courses in areas like construction, healthcare, animal care, sport and more.
  • Improve English, maths* and digital literacy to strengthen a student’s foundations for work and life.
  • Participate in a range of work experience and employment related encounters to gain insights into the industries and careers paths that are of interest to them.
  • Develop a full range of essential skills supported by our Skills Builder partnership including communication, problem solving, teamworking, interview practice and CV writing.
  • Participate in a range of activities, opportunities, team collaboration challenges and educational site visits that enable personal development through real experiences.
  • Learn financial and human skills through our partnerships with MyBank and our localised tutorial programme.

*GCSE/Functional Skills English and maths are only required if you haven’t already gained a level 4 or above.

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