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Free Entry Level Construction Skills in Sheffield

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

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

The course covers the core knowledge and practical skills used on construction sites. You'll explore health and safety, working with tools and materials, and the basics of different trades. The course runs over one year.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Award in Construction Skills at Entry Level 3.

Who this course is for

The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to work safely on a construction site.
  • You'll practise using hand tools and basic construction equipment.
  • You'll explore different trades, including brickwork, carpentry, and painting.
  • You'll understand how to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
  • You'll develop knowledge of materials used in construction.
  • You'll learn how to identify and manage common site hazards.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on activities in the classroom and workshop. Assessment is based on practical tasks and short written or observed activities. Your tutor will assess your skills as you work through each unit of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Construction operative, carries out general tasks across a building site.
  • Labourer, supports tradespeople and keeps sites running smoothly.
  • Site assistant, helps with materials, tools, and site preparation.
  • Maintenance worker, carries out basic repairs and upkeep in buildings.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Award or Certificate in Construction Skills, a natural next step to build on what you've learned.
  • Level 2 Diploma in a specific trade such as bricklaying, carpentry, or painting and decorating, for those who want to specialise.
  • A construction apprenticeship, which lets you earn while you train toward a recognised trade qualification.
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