You’ll work towards a BTEC Extended Certificate in Vocational Studies, exploring practical skills linked to construction trades alongside teamwork, problem-solving, and employability skills. You’ll also develop your Essential Skills in Communication and Application of Number, helping you gain confidence in everyday tasks and future work settings.
No qualifications required. Delivered through the School of Foundation Learning, this course is primarily aimed at young people aged 16-24 who do not meet the entry criteria for Level 1 and above study. Applicants may not have achieved the entry criteria for higher level study, some may have little to no formal qualifications, some may have had a disrupted educational journey, disengaged from formal education, been educated at home or in a setting other that at school.
Your work will be assessed by a range of methods, including a collection of completed units, portfolios and practical observations.
On successful completion of this course you may progress to other higher level courses or to employment.
Purchase of Safety Boots and Equipment is required for this course. Please discuss this at interview stage with a tutor after you have applied. Financial assistance may be available to assist with the purchase of equipment.
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