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How will the course benefit me?
The Careers in Construction course will give you the practical skills, workplace experience and certifications needed to take your first steps into the construction industry.
You will gain 20 hours of work placement and three weeks of on-site experience, allowing you to develop an understanding of what it is like to work in a real construction environment.
You will also improve your CV, cover letter, interview, teamwork and digital skills, while completing essential health and safety training.
A major benefit is the opportunity to obtain a CSCS Card and become certified to work as a general labourer.
The course also provides a pathway towards becoming a skilled tradesperson, giving you the opportunity to build a long-term and rewarding career in construction.
Overall, this course is ideal for anyone who enjoys practical work, wants to gain real construction experience and is interested in developing a skilled trade or long-term career in the construction and built environment sector.
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What will I learn?
On the Careers in Construction course, you will develop the practical skills, knowledge and confidence needed to start a career in the construction and built environment sector.
The course is completed over six weeks, including three weeks of on-site work experience. You will develop:
Numeracy skills needed for construction work.
Communication and teamwork skills for working effectively with colleagues on site.
CV and cover letter writing skills.
Interview preparation and job application skills.
Digital skills relevant to the modern construction workplace.
Health and Safety in a Construction Environment – Level 1.
An understanding of safe working practices on a construction site.
Practical workplace experience through a 20-hour work placement.
You will also work towards obtaining a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Card, which supports your ability to work on construction sites.
You will begin with an initial assessment and advice and guidance session to help you decide whether construction is the right career path for you.
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Entry Requirements
You will need a good level of numeracy and the ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
Depending on the construction role you are interested in, you may also need to have good general physical health, as some roles can involve physical and manual work.
The course begins with an initial assessment to help identify your skills and suitability for a career in construction.
You should also be prepared to work in a practical environment and follow health and safety requirements.
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Assessment / Exam
There is no formal exam specified for the overall course.
Instead, you will complete a range of training and practical activities as part of your passport of competencies.
Your training includes:
CV and Cover Letter Writing
Interview Preparation
Teamworking
Digital Skills
Health and Safety in a Construction Environment – Level 1
CSCS Card training
20 hours of work placement
Three weeks of on-site work experience
Your progress will be demonstrated through the completion of the required badges and construction training.
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Career Opportunities
Construction and the built environment is a fast-growing sector, particularly across Redbridge and East London, with a wide range of career opportunities.
You could start your career as a general labourer after completing the passport and can register with a specialist recruitment agency.
There are also opportunities to develop a career in skilled trades and other areas, including:
Bricklaying
Plumbing
Electrical work
Roofing
Painting and decorating
Tiling
Property maintenance
Retrofit
Environmental sustainability
Civil engineering
This means there are opportunities to develop both practical trade skills and longer-term careers across the wider construction and built environment sector.
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Progression opportunities
The course provides a clear starting point for progressing into skilled construction employment.
Once you have completed the passport, you will be certified to work as a general labourer and can register with a specialist recruitment agency.
You can then continue your development through further training and qualifications to become a skilled tradesperson.
Possible progression routes include specialising in:
Bricklaying
Painting, decorating and tiling
Plumbing
Electrical work
With further experience, training and qualifications, you could progress into more specialised, technical or supervisory construction roles.
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