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Entry Level 3 Foundation Construction Trades

North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College

Hinckley Road , Nuneaton , Warwickshire, CV11 6BH

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Entry Level
Construction, Planning and the Built Environment

Available start dates

Available start dates

Wednesday, 01 September 2027
NWSLC Wigston Campus
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

This starter course will help you to learn about working in the construction industry. You will have hands-on sessions learning the basic skills of lots of different construction jobs.

Course Details

  • Principles of building construction
    • Basic hand skills to produce timber joint and framework
    • Basic brickwork and blockwork projects
    • Basic painting and decorating

    Entry requirements

    GCSE grades of 1 or above in English and maths or equivalent.

    Equipment required

    Stationery equipment and Personal Protective Equipment to include a high-vis vest, safety boots/shoes and recommended textbooks. As a student at NWSLC, you are not required to pay material fees. You will only need to obtain your own PPE kit, which includes overalls and steel toe cap boots. However, we might be able to support you with funding for your PPE equipment, just get in touch with us.”

    Your next steps...

    Successful completion of the course will lead onto the Diploma Level 1 multi skills.

    Additional information


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