Introduction to Construction (Multi-skills) (19+) — Part-time
Course outline
Tired of spending money on small home repairs? Ready to take charge and become your own home improvement hero? Introducing our course in construction!
From carpentry to plastering, tiling, and plumbing, you'll master it all in a friendly and inclusive environment. Say goodbye to spending money on minor fixes when you can do it yourself!
You will cover the following trade areas / units:
- Carpentry
- Construct Halving Joints
- Construct Housing Joints
- Fixing Architraves and Skirtings
- Fitting Locks and Latches
- Plastering
- Prepare Background Surfaces for Rendering
- Prepare Background Surfaces and Apply Finishing Coats
- Mixing Materials and Apply Floating Coats
- Tiling
- Tiling a Plain Wall
- Cutting and Fixing Decorative Panels
- Tiling Floors with a Border
- Plumbing
- Working with Non-manipulative Fittings
- Bending and Jointing Copper Pipes
- Removing and Refitting Water Filled Radiator
- Connecting Pipes and Fitting Appliances
- Installing Rainwater Goods
You can expect a friendly inclusive environment where you will spend 5 weeks in each trade area completing the practical units before moving onto the next trade area.
How to apply for this course
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Location:
664 Nuthall Road
Basford Nottingham NG8 6AQ |
Date / time:Start: Tuesday 25th February 2025 End: Tuesday 1st July 2025 Time: 4:30pm - 7:45pm |
Fees / reductions:Tuition fees may be waived for this course if you are in receipt of certain benefits or have a low income. Please see our Fee and Financial Support page to see if you can claim a fee reduction. Tuition fee: £146.25 |
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Course code: C050751 / Q050752 |
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| Qualification | College Certificate |
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| Level | Entry Level |
| Entry requirements | There are no formal entry requirements but you must be aged 19+. |
| Teaching & assessment | You will be continually assessed by your tutor as you progress through the course and complete the practical units. |
| Progression | This course provides you with a grounding in the trade preparing you for an Entry Level or Level 1 6219 qualification. |
| Additional information | You will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment at all times in the workshop. |
