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  • Course is for: Adult
  • Course Length: 1 Year
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You’ll develop practical skills and real-world experience to begin your career in the construction industry. The course covers everything you need to start working on-site including your CSCS
(Construction Skills Certification Scheme) card.

Plus you’ll also gain:

  • Essential site health and safety skills
  • Introduction to hands-on joinery and bricklaying in our purpose-built workshops
  • Site tickets* – CSCS, working at heights, manual handling, abrasive wheels 

*Up to 2 tickets dependent on job vacancies 

Attendance Times
Various Times & Days
  • No course fees 
  • PPE provided
  • All tools and materials are supplied
  • Cost for any vocational tickets will also be covered eg. CSCS test fee
We’ll provide industry-standard workshops and highly skilled tutors to support your development as you complete your two-week Introduction to Construction.
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Enrolment Event

Monday 18 May 2026

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Wednesday 27 May 2026

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School Leaver Course Guide 2026/2027

View or download our course guide for 16-18 year olds.

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