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Free Entry Level 3 Building and Construction Course in Hinckley

CostFREE
Duration170 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Building and Construction Course in Hinckley. Classes run at Workpays Hinckley during the day, with flexible study to fit around you. This free building and construction course for adults covers the knowledge and understanding you need to work in construction, including the types of roles, tasks, and how to work effectively on site. You'll explore what different construction jobs involve and what employers expect. The course runs for 170 hours in total. You'll need a good level of English and maths at around Level 1, though no formal qualification is required.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for people looking to work in a construction role. It will give you knowledge and understanding required to work in construction as well as exploring the types of jobs and tasks included within the role and how to work effectively within this environment.

Entry requirements

A desire to work within the construction industry. A good level for English and maths at Level 1 is also required but you no not need to hold a formal qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn about the different roles and jobs available in the construction industry.
  • You'll understand the tasks involved in common construction roles.
  • You'll develop knowledge of how to work effectively and safely in a construction environment.
  • You'll explore the standards and expectations employers have in construction workplaces.
  • You'll build an understanding of the skills needed to progress into construction work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Hinckley. Study is flexible, so the timetable can be arranged to suit you. Learning is delivered during the day. Assessment is based on the knowledge and understanding you build throughout the course, in line with the Gateway Qualifications Entry Level 3 Certificate in Building and Construction.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Hinckley will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Labourer. Entry-level site work supporting trades and groundwork.
  • Construction operative. General tasks across residential and commercial sites.
  • Groundworker. Foundations, drainage, and groundwork on construction projects.
  • Maintenance operative. Basic upkeep and repair work in buildings.
  • Stores and materials assistant. Handling and organising supplies on site.
  • Apprentice in a construction trade. Starting a trade apprenticeship in carpentry, bricklaying, or plastering.

What you could study next

After completing this entry level building and construction qualification, you could move on to a Level 1 Award or Certificate in Construction Skills, which covers practical trade skills in more depth. From there, a Level 2 Diploma in a specific trade such as bricklaying, carpentry, or plastering is a common next step. These Level 2 qualifications lead toward NVQ-level training and the CSCS card that most construction employers require.

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