Construction Gateway

Course Code

First Steps in Construction

Course Type

Course Duration

10 weeks

Location

Central Campus

Start Date

N/A
Carpentry Sandwell College

This course will provide you with a basic understanding of the construction sector and will provide you with the opportunity to work on your job interview skills.

At the end of the course, you will have received:

A Health & Safety in Construction Award

CSCS Accredited Card – An essential for construction employers PPE/Uniform Provided

 

Join us for a 4-week ‘Phase 1’; and move on to specialise with a ‘Phase 2’ which follows – increasing your chances of securing work.

Please get in touch for more information.

You will gain:

· Level 1 in Health and Safety

· CSCS Card

· A basic understanding of the construction sector

· A chance to work on your job interview skills

· A Health & Safety in Construction Award

· CSCS Accredited Card – An essential for construction employers

· PPE/Uniform Provided

· £10 Amazon vouchers for welcome and successful completion

Please get in touch for more information.

Online exam and CSCS guidelines

Into employment and onto phase 2 of the course. This course is suited for construction site operatives.

Course Details

Qualification

Level 1

Exam Board

CITB, NOCN Cskills

Study Mode

Full Time

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