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Free Entry Level 3 Building and Construction Course in Market Harborough

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 Market Harborough. Classes run at Workpays Market Harborough, daytime and flexible to fit around you. This is a free building and construction course for adults who want to get started in construction work. You'll build knowledge of how the construction industry operates, the types of roles available, and how to work safely and effectively on site. The course runs for around 170 hours. It covers both practical knowledge and the working environment you can expect in a construction role.

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 types of jobs and tasks within the construction industry.
  • You'll understand how to work safely and effectively in a construction environment.
  • You'll explore the knowledge and skills needed to start a construction role.
  • You'll develop an understanding of how construction sites and teams are organised.
  • You'll learn about the responsibilities and expectations of working in construction.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Workpays Market Harborough, with flexible daytime attendance. Learning is delivered through taught sessions covering construction knowledge, industry roles, and working practices. Assessment is based on the work you produce during the course, including written tasks and knowledge checks that reflect what you've covered.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Labourer, how to become a construction labourer starting at entry level
  • Groundworker, how to become a groundworker in civils and drainage
  • Construction operative, general site work across trades and projects
  • Demolition operative, working on clearance and site preparation
  • Highways maintenance worker, maintaining roads and public infrastructure
  • Stores and materials handler, managing supplies on a construction site

What you could study next

After 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. Those qualifications can lead toward an NVQ and a CSCS card, which most employers require for skilled site work.

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