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Entry Level Construction Careers Course in Liverpool for Young People with an EHCP

CostUsually funded by your local authority
Duration1 week
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body

For young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), usually aged 16 to 25. Places are usually arranged through your local authority.

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About this course

Free Entry Level Introduction to Construction Careers Course in Liverpool. Classes run at Imagine English Language Academy, full-time during the day. This intensive one-week course gives you a grounding in construction careers and is designed for people looking to obtain their CSCS card. You will need to show proof of unemployment status to enrol. Note that additional qualifications are delivered alongside this course. Please check current funding arrangements before you apply.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for anyone who wishes to obtain their CSCS card.

Please note there will be other qualifications delivered during the course.

Entry requirements

Proof of unemployment status.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the range of careers available in the construction industry.
  • You'll learn about health and safety on construction sites.
  • You'll understand the basic roles and responsibilities of construction workers.
  • You'll develop awareness of the skills employers look for in construction.
  • You'll learn what to expect when working in a construction environment.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Imagine English Language Academy over one full-time week. Learning is delivered through taught sessions and practical activities. Assessment is based on the requirements of the NOCN Entry Level Award, which may include short tasks or knowledge checks completed during the course. The provider has confirmed that other qualifications are also delivered alongside this one.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Imagine English Language Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to bring proof of unemployment status when you enrol.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Construction labourer: entry-level site work across trades
  • Site operative: general duties on residential or commercial builds
  • Groundworker: drainage, foundations, and groundworks
  • Demolition operative: site clearance and structural removal
  • Building maintenance worker: repairs and upkeep of properties

What you could study next

After completing this entry level introduction to construction careers qualification, you could move on to a Level 1 Award or Certificate in Construction Skills, which covers specific trades in more depth. From there, a Level 2 NVQ in your chosen trade (such as bricklaying, carpentry, or plastering) is the route toward a CSCS skilled-worker card and employment in that trade.

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