Course code
Attendance
Full time
Duration
1 year
Intake
September only

Our Multi-Skills Construction course provides the chance to gain hands-on skills across a variety of trades such as Joinery, Plastering, Tiling, Bricklaying, Painting and Decorating, Plumbing, and Electrical. This course is designed for those exploring career options in construction, as it equips you with practical skills and industry knowledge through workshop-based learning. This course offers a solid foundation to build your future in the construction industry.

Topics you may cover on this course include: - Health and Safety - Joinery - Plastering - Tiling - Bricklaying - Painting and Decorating - Plumbing and Electrical The topics you study will be based on learner preference. Providing you with an introduction to key construction skills.

You will be assessed through a combination of practical assessments and written assessments.

This course is the ideal way to progress onto a Level 2 course and into property maintenance.

Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students: 

  • Commitment
  • Collaboration
  • Confidence
  • Resilience

You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.

For Level 1 Multiskills: 3 GCSEs at grade 9-3 including Maths and English Language.

As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies. 

These may include:

  • Art Club
  • Chess Club
  • Dance, Drama and Singing Workshops
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award
  • Gaming Hub
  • Music Club
  • Pride Club
  • Student Ambassador Scheme
  • A wide range of sport including Badminton, Cricket, Football, Fitness Training, Nerf, Netball, Volleyball and Table Tennis.

Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.

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