Construction (Multiskills) Level 1

Trans4m’s construction centre offers training in three trades:

Bricklaying – You’ll learn the basics of trowel operations, mixing sand and laying bricks. Walls have to be constructed with precision so there’s a bit of maths in there, but don’t worry! You’ll get all the help you need to build a range of walls with corners, vents and even archways.

Painting and Decorating – We have doors, panels and walls set up for you to practice applying paint. You will also get a chance to measure, cut and hang wallpaper in our workshops.

Carpentry and Joinery - Our carpentry training covers a range of woodwork skills and you will craft a range of joints and fittings. You will work towards a final project that combines all of the skills gained, such as a birdhouse or kennel.

You can specialise in one trade, or become master of all three!

The qualification can be delivered as the Award, Certificate, Extended Certificate or Diploma. The same mandatory unit is required to be achieved regardless of which size qualification you are entered for, this is an "Introduction to Health and Safety in construction" which will evidence your knowledge and understanding of the importance of health and safety.

Award = mandatory unit plus two optional units

Certificate = mandatory unit plus four optional units

Diploma = mandatory unit plus eleven or twelve optional units

The optional units can be chosen from a range of sectors including bricklaying, painting and decorating, carpentry and joinery.

Assessment is completed by theory based knowledge workbooks and practical assignments completed in the workshop.

We have no formal entry requirements however your skills and abilities will be assessed during an initial assessment period to determine you have the potential to gain the qualification successfully.