Overview

We have developed a bespoke programme for those students who do not achieve five grade 4’s and above at GCSE and/or are required to resit their Maths or English GCSE. The programme incorporates two separate qualifications, Level 2 Certificate in Workksills and Level 1 Certificate in Construction.

Workskills

Workskills gives students up to date skills that employers really value such as; how to successfully apply for jobs, how to become an effective team member and many other skills to help you land your dream job!

Units

Working as Part of a Team
Applying for Jobs
Developing Interview Skills
Being Entrepreneurial
Meeting Customers’ Needs
Understanding Employers Rights

Construction

This qualification is for candidates wishing to gain understanding and practical experience of the variety of trades in the Construction industry. Units entail investigation into tools used, PPE, development of methods and techniques used in the trade industry. We examine Plumbing, Joinery and Bricklaying as well as units in improving organisation and planning for your career.

Units

Making Carpentry Joints
Being Organised
Fixing a Water Pipe
Developing a Personal Progression Plan
Building a Simple Wall

Next Steps

The primary aim of this qualification is to help prepare you to progress into further learning and training in the construction sector.

Entry Requirements

Students are required to have met the Sixth Form’s entry requirements.
For further details about this course please see Mr Batch – Leader of Vocational Education