Level 2
College 16+
Construction
Construction Multi Skills Level 2
This course is an introduction to the main construction trades of plumbing, plastering, joinery, electrical and painting and decorating.
- Attendance - Full-time
- Duration - 1 year
- Start Date - September - June
- Where - Brunel Construction Centre, Springfield Sixth Form Centre
COURSE
OVERVIEW
On this Level 2 course, you will be based at our Brunel Construction Centre in Huddersfield, where you will learn introductory skills in a range of construction trades. Our tutors will individually assess you before you start the course to see which level you will be working at.
Our tutors are all experts in their areas and have years of experience in their trade to pass on, so you will be learning from the best and have access to all the necessary equipment and tools.
This course is perfect if you want to pursue a career in construction but have not yet decided which trade you want to specialise in. You will get an opportunity to try your hand at all the main trade areas including plastering, joinery, painting and decorating and brickwork.
As a Level 2 student at college, you will have English and maths GCSE lessons if you have not already gained a grade 4 in these qualifications and also have personal development, digital skills and employability skills sessions built into your timetable.
Finance and Funding
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Entry Requirements
A minimum of GCSE English and maths, one of these grades needs to be a minimum of grade 3 and the other a minimum of grade 2.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
Assessment Methods
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Course Progression
Level 3 full-time construction course
Apprenticeship
Career Progression
Joiner, plasterer, plumber, electrician or painter and decorator.
WHAT CAREER PATHWAYS CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO
Wide range of jobs in this industry
Excellent choice of employers in this industry
Qualifications & levels explained
There is a wide range of qualifications and levels available, but not all of them may be right for you. If you’re not sure what qualification type or level you should be searching for, take a look at our qualifications explained.
Find the perfect career
We can help you find that perfect career even if you’re not sure what it is yet! At Kirklees College, our mission is to make you as successful as you can be, from finding the right career to gaining the right skills.