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Level 1 Multitrade Construction Activities Course in Wolverhampton for Young People with an EHCP

CostFunded through your local authority
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body

For pupils of Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Places are arranged through your local authority.

About this course

Free Level 1 Multitrade Construction Activities Course in Wolverhampton. Classes run at Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre. You don't need to be employed to study; the course is designed for delivery in a training environment. Over two years of full-time daytime study, you'll build a solid foundation across multiple construction trades, developing the skills and knowledge needed to work as a construction operative. The multitrade construction activities classes cover practical and theoretical elements to prepare you for the construction industry or further training.

Who this course is for

The Level 1 Certificate in Multitrade Construction Activities qualification has been developed for delivery in a training environment; this means that you do not need to be employed to study this qualification. It has been designed to develop your skills, knowledge and understanding so you can work as a Construction Operative in the construction industry or progress to further training.

This Level 1 Certificate will give you a solid foundation in Multi-trade Construction Activities and prepare you to take further qualifications to develop your skills, knowledge and understanding within Multi-trade Construction Activities.

You should undertake this qualification if you have some previous experience (e.g. work placement, working with family, summer job etc.).

This is a multi-trade qualification wherein learners will develop basic skills in the following areas: -Woodworking -Plastering -Painting and decorating -Bricklaying -Wall and Floor Tiling.

This qualification comprises of 2 mandatory units and various optional units.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills across multiple construction trades in a training environment.
  • You'll learn the knowledge needed to work safely on construction sites.
  • You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of a construction operative.
  • You'll build skills in core construction tasks spanning different trade areas.
  • You'll gain the foundation needed to progress to further construction training.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre, combining practical skills training with underpinning knowledge. Assessment is carried out in the training environment. Contact the centre directly for full details of how assessment is structured for this qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Construction operative: general site work across multiple trades.
  • Groundworker: foundations, drainage, and groundworks on site.
  • Construction labourer: supporting skilled tradespeople on site.
  • Site operative: assisting across different construction activities.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations and Civil Engineering Services: the next step for construction operatives moving toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
  • Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in a specific trade (such as bricklaying, carpentry, or plastering): if you want to specialise in one area after completing your multitrade foundation.
  • Functional Skills Maths and English at Level 1 or Level 2: useful alongside any construction qualification and often required for further study.

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