Free Level 2 Construction Operations - General Construction Course in Chatham. Classes run at Nacro Education Centre Chatham, with daytime sessions over one year. You'll cover a broad range of construction skills, including tool identification, cavity walling, corner building, blockwork, painting and decorating, plastering, and joinery. Functional Skills in English and maths are woven throughout, supporting the industry knowledge you'll need. These level 2 construction operations - general construction classes give you practical, hands-on experience across several trades.
Who this course is for
Our construction course allows learners to develop a variety of skills. Learners will be taught tool identification, cavity walling, corner building, block work, painting and decorating and plastering. We also offer an engaging joinery course where students can build their own models. Our course includes functional skills throughout to support the students in gaining the relevant industry knowledge.
What you will learn
You'll identify and use a range of construction tools correctly.
You'll build cavity walls and corners using standard blockwork techniques.
You'll apply painting and decorating skills to interior surfaces.
You'll practise plastering on walls and surfaces.
You'll complete joinery tasks, including building your own models.
You'll develop Functional Skills in English and maths alongside your practical work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical work in a classroom and workshop setting. Assessment is based on practical tasks and skills demonstration across the different construction disciplines covered in the course. Functional Skills in English and maths are assessed separately as part of the programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nacro Education Centre Chatham will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer's labourer: assist on residential and commercial builds.
Painter and decorator: interior and exterior decorating work.
Plasterer's mate: support plastering on construction sites.
General construction operative: site preparation and groundwork roles.
Joinery assistant: support carpenters and joiners on site.
Maintenance operative: repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying: the next step if you want to specialise in bricklaying and work toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering: builds directly on the plastering skills covered in this course.
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Painting and Decorating: deepens the decorating skills you've started here.
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in Construction: a short qualification that strengthens your site safety knowledge.
