Free Level 2 Construction Multi-skills Course in Basingstoke. Classes run at Basingstoke College of Technology, full-time during the day. Over 35 weeks, you'll cover a broad range of construction trades, including carpentry, plumbing, tiling, and health and safety. Toward the end of the course, you can focus on a specific area that suits your career plans. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
This one-year course will give an overview of various construction skills when completing mandatory units within carpentry, plumbing, tiling, health & safety etc. Towards the end of completing the required units, as part of progression planning, student will be able to focus in a specific vocational area.
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills in carpentry, including basic joinery and timber work.
You'll learn core plumbing techniques used in residential construction.
You'll practise wall and floor tiling to trade standard.
You'll cover health and safety requirements for construction sites.
You'll gain an overview of how different construction trades work together.
You'll focus on a specific vocational area toward the end of the course to support your next steps.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and hands-on practical work covering each trade area. Assessment is through completion of mandatory units across the different construction disciplines. As you progress, you'll build a portfolio of evidence from your practical work. The course is structured to give you broad trade experience first, then focused study in your chosen area.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Basingstoke College of Technology will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpentry assistant: support joiners and carpenters on site
Plumbing labourer: assist plumbers with domestic and commercial work
General construction operative: work across multiple trade areas on site
Tiler: fit wall and floor tiles in residential or commercial properties
Maintenance operative: carry out basic repairs and upkeep in buildings
Construction site assistant: support trade teams and site supervisors
What you could study next
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in a specific trade (such as Site Carpentry or Plumbing and Heating) - the next step if you want to specialise and work toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 3 NVQ in your chosen trade - required for more senior site roles and higher-grade CSCS cards.
Apprenticeship in a construction trade - combines paid work with further qualification in your specialist area.
