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Free Entry Level Construction Skills in Daventry – Northampton College at Daventry

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level Construction Skills Course in Daventry. Classes run at Northampton College at Daventry, full-time during the day.

The course covers carpentry, painting and decorating, plumbing, electrical basics, and health and safety. You work in well-equipped workshops using industry tools and equipment. You'll also continue developing your maths and English alongside your practical training. The course runs for one year.

You finish with a City and Guilds Extended Certificate in Construction Skills at Entry Level 3.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal if you have an interest in construction and wish to explore the various construction trade. This course is very supportive and is a great oppurtunity to focus on improving your grades within maths and English.

Entry requirements

To start a Vocational Studies Programme you do not need any qualifications. Just the motivation to attend and take part! Candidates will mainly have GCSE grades 1 or 2 (G/F)

What you will learn

  • You'll practise carpentry techniques using workshop tools and materials.
  • You'll learn painting and decorating methods used in the construction industry.
  • You'll be introduced to basic plumbing tasks.
  • You'll cover electrical awareness in a construction setting.
  • You'll study health and safety practices on site.
  • You'll develop your maths and English skills alongside your practical work.

How you will learn

You'll be assessed through practical tasks in the workshop, multiple-choice tests, and written assessments. Most of your time is hands-on, working with tools and materials in a classroom and workshop setting. You'll also receive tutorial support, including group sessions and one-to-one time to discuss your progress.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northampton College at Daventry will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Construction operative, carries out general tasks on building sites.
  • Labourer, supports tradespeople across a range of construction projects.
  • Painter and decorator, prepares and finishes interior and exterior surfaces.
  • Carpentry assistant, helps with woodwork and fitting tasks on site.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Diploma in Construction Skills, a natural next step to build on your Entry Level training.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry, for those who want to specialise in carpentry and work toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating, if you want to focus on that trade specifically.
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