Construction Multi Trades Level 1

This one-year vocational course will introduce you to the construction sector. It will help you develop skills in Plastering, Bricklaying and Carpentry.

There will also be provision at our Parkway campus the includes Green Skills provision, including basic heat pump, solar, and environmental skills. This will enable you to progress onto a trade-specific Level 2 course, an apprenticeship or employment, providing you can meet the entry requirements.

You will complete a Level 1 City & Guilds Diploma and develop your employability skills. You will also learn English and Maths at the right level for you.

During this vocational course, you will: complete a series of practical, Plastering, Brickwork and Carpentry training tasks, then you will have a set of practical assessments for each trade to pass.

Our provision at Parkway will also be adding Green skills tasks and assessments getting ready for the new challenge of Retrofitting homes.

Learn the theory side of Plastering, Brickwork and Carpentry. develop your employability skills. Undertake volunteering or work experience.

If you already have a GCSE Grade 2 or 3 in English and Maths, (E&M) or Level 1 Functional Skills, you’ll be supported to achieve a higher grade of 4 or above. If you already have a GCSE grade 4 or above, you will not be required to attend (English & Maths).

3 x GCSEs at Grades 2 to 3 including Maths and English or Functional Skills Entry Level 3 in both Maths and English.

We will invite you to a course information meeting event where you will receive information, advice and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to tour our excellent facilities and ask any questions you may have.

You will be asked to provide a copy of your last school report and / or a reference from an employer or relevant professional other. This is to ensure we can support you to be able to achieve well on the course.

We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish! Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.

This is a one-year, full-time course. You will be expected to attend college for three or four days a week. During this course, you will be assessed in a variety of different ways to give you the best opportunity to demonstrate your skills throughout the year.

You could progress onto a Level 2 course, an apprenticeship or employment.

As a City of Bristol College student, you may incur additional costs to attend your course. For example, you may likely need to pay for travel and stationery.

You will need your own protective footwear for practical sessions. You will also need to buy a workwear uniform. You may need a high-visibility vest, protective goggles and gloves for some tasks. We offer some equipment which is free for you to use in college. 

If you are on a limited income, you may be able to receive help from our Learner Support Funding Bursary.