Free Level 2 Construction Multi-skills Course in Wakefield

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Construction Multi-skills Course in Wakefield. Classes run full-time at Wakefield College. The course is free if you are 16 to 18 years old. If you are 19 or over, fees may apply.

You will study a broad range of construction trades over one year. Units cover carpentry, plumbing, painting and decorating, tiling, and site safety. This gives you a solid grounding before you specialise in one craft area. You will need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and Maths. All applicants complete a BKSB assessment before starting.

You will finish with a NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Construction Multi-skills.

Who this course is for

This course aims to provide a basic knowledge of Construction and to develop and practise basic skills for employment and a career in this sector.

This is an ideal course for those who are looking to learn on a full-time basis; have identified they want to enter the construction industry and are looking to identify the specific craft area for a career.

Construction Skills study programmes start with an Entry Level 3 award, a Level 1 Certificate or Level 2 Certificate. Learners typically progress from this to either a Level 1 Extended Certificate or a Level 1 Diploma in a craft area or the Level 2 Certificate in Multi Skills. Learner’s progress from the Level 2 Certificate to a Level 2 Technical Certificate/Diploma in a craft area.

On a Construction Skills study programme, you will learn through classroom teaching and activity incorporating IT access. The College has designated workshops and through practical activity, you will develop your skills.

This learning is supplemented with engagement with industry specialists.

The extent of this depends on the study programme and varies from guest speakers and site visits to carrying out practical activity in a live environment supervised and assessed in this environment.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at Grade 9-3, including English and Maths.

All learners will be required to complete a BKSB assessment.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills across multiple construction trades, including carpentry, plumbing, and tiling.
  • You'll learn the basics of painting and decorating on a construction site.
  • You'll understand health and safety rules that apply across the construction industry.
  • You'll practise using hand tools and power tools correctly and safely.
  • You'll explore different craft areas to help you choose a specialism.
  • You'll build knowledge of construction materials and how they are used.

How you will learn

You will learn through hands-on practical sessions in a workshop and classroom. Tutors will demonstrate techniques and you will practise them directly. Assessment includes practical tasks and short written or knowledge-based tests. You will also complete a BKSB assessment at the start to help plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wakefield 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.
  • Carpenter, fits and finishes timber structures and fixtures.
  • Plumber, installs and maintains water and heating systems.
  • Painter and decorator, prepares and finishes interior and exterior surfaces.
  • Tiler, fixes ceramic, stone, and mosaic tiles in homes and commercial buildings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in a specific trade (such as carpentry or plumbing), the next step toward skilled-worker status and a CSCS card.
  • Level 2 NVQ in your chosen craft specialism, which deepens practical skills in one trade area.
  • A construction apprenticeship, which lets you earn while you train with an employer in your chosen trade.

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