Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 2 is the most recognised.
Builders accumulate trade skills over a career: link the specific trade routes (Bricklayer, Carpenter, Plasterer, Plumber, Electrician) as related routes.
Level 2 most recognisedOpen entry
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 2)
Any of these strengthens your application.
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Where this can take you
Start as a labourer or hod carrier and train on the job, or take a Level 2 trade apprenticeship; a CSCS card is needed to work on site.
Courses for this career
Level 1
- Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills L147 courses
- Construction Skills Taster (Level 1) L138 courses
- Level 1 Diploma in Construction Skills L131 courses
- Level 1 Award in Construction Skills L131 courses
- Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills (Carpentry and Joinery) L124 courses