Construction Skills (Multi-skills) (Entry 3 City & Guilds Extended Certificate) — Full-time
Course outline
This course is perfect if you have no previous construction knowledge and you want to find out what’s involved in the industry.
You’ll learn a variety of construction trades including:
- Brickwork
- Carpentry/joinery
- Painting and decorating
- Wall and floor tiling
- Plastering
This is a good foundation for further development of your skills at the next level. You’ll get help in deciding which path you should take through our dedicated and experienced tutors who will teach you about the jobs and careers available.
You can expect to gain some basic skills in a number of areas in order to progress on to further study in a more specialist area. You’ll complete a range of practical assessments and cover a number of common themes, such as working with machinery and tools, health and safety on a site, and working in a team and with customers
How to apply for this course
Apply online to start in 2025/26.
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Location:
664 Nuthall Road
Basford Nottingham NG8 6AQ |
Date:Start: Monday 1st September 2025 |
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Course code: C000128 / Q000721 |
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| Qualification | Entry 3 City & Guilds Extended Certificate in Construction Skills (Multi-skills) |
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| Duration | 1 year |
| Level | Entry Level |
| Entry requirements | You’ll need to complete an initial assessment before starting the courses, which will involve you taking a skills test and meeting with a tutor. |
| Teaching & assessment | Workshop practical assessments. |
| Progression | Choose to follow with further study at Nottingham College on a Level 1 Diploma in a more specialist area such as carpentry and joinery, painting and decorating, plastering or bricklaying. |
| Additional information | Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees. If you are aged 19 or over you may still be eligible for funding. Check out our Financial Help pages to find out more! If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information. |
