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Construction Craft: Plastering

Vocational • Level 1

Construction Craft: Plastering

Vocational • Level 1

Type of LearningSchool Leaver

Course Codea3564

Study ModeFull Time

Duration1 year

CostQuestion tooltip iconFree

Awarded ByCity and Guilds

Location ByBurnley College

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About the course

This course is for learners looking to pursue a career in the Construction industry. The course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to support your progression into employment. This programme will provide you with the foundation knowledge and skills to underpin a career in the construction industry via the Plastering route. You will practice a wide range of practical disciplines, underpinned by supporting theory studies, with a focus on Health and Safety and Building Principles. You will be assessed by two external exams and several internally marked assessments linked to underpinning core subject knowledge. You will also carry out practical assessments in our excellent workshop facilities supported by our enthusiastic and knowledgeable tutors. This course will help support your progression to an Apprenticeship.

Type of LearningSchool Leaver

Course Codea3564

Study ModeFull Time

Duration1 year

CostQuestion tooltip iconFree

Awarded ByCity and Guilds

Location ByBurnley College

Start Date/s

02/09/2024

Entry Requirements

Two GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English Language or English Language and Maths are essential OR the successful completion of the Introduction to Construction Programme with Merit grades.

Assessment

Students will be assessed on a range of practical skills with a practical end test linked to each area of study. Additionally students will sit a range of modular exams linked to each of the theoretical elements of the programme.

Careers & Progression

On successful completion of this course you may progress to a Level 2 course or to an Apprenticeship in a trade related area. When you have completed your further studies other courses that are available include Level 3 Construction courses and University study. Careers that this course may lead to include a range of roles within the Construction industry, or to the of study professional qualifications that could lead to becoming a site-supervisor, or could lead to a career in construction management.

Additional Details

Equipment Needed

You will be reqired to provide appropriate safety boots.

Extra curricular activities

You will have the opportunity to be entered for the national competition Skillbuild. Success may lead to entry into international competition at Worldskills. You will have the opportunity to visit a wide range of manufacturing and industry sites to see the development and use of state of the art equipment and materials. You will also benefit from a wide range of guest speakers to enrich the curriculum.

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Or call us on 01282 733373