If you’re interested in a career in repair and refurbishment within the construction industry, this qualification is the perfect way to continue developing your skills and knowledge in building maintenance. You’ll gain a solid understanding of the industry, including the principles of constructing buildings and the different types of information used in building design and construction. The course also covers key topics such as health, safety, and environmental considerations on construction sites, as well as effective communication in a professional setting.
Construction & The Building Trades
Course Code:
MOL2
- Level: 2
- Qualification: Diploma
- Awarding body: City & Guilds (C&G)
- Duration: One year
- Course type: Full-time
- Time of day: Daytime
- When you'll study: Mondays and Tuesdays, 9.00am - 4.00pm.
What's it all about?
Course information
In order to succeed on this course, you should have one of the following:
- the Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills
- a level 1 qualification in construction gained through a programme such as Hard Hat Ready
- equivalent experience working in repair and refurbishment roles within the industry.
On successful completion, you may progress to a level 2 course in a specific trade area, either as part of an Apprenticeship or as a stand alone qualification. With employment, an Apprenticeship in Property Maintenance Operations may also be an option.
Future careers
What you could earn:
Carpenters and Joiners
£50,424.00
Potential salary
£22,059.60
Entry level salary
£35,261.00
Average salary
31
Annual openings in Plymouth
What you could earn:
Scaffolders, Stagers and Riggers
£61,708.56
Potential salary
£20,610.09
Entry level salary
£40,631.00
Average salary
14
Annual openings in Plymouth
What you could earn:
Bricklayers
£46,286.12
Potential salary
£19,104.02
Entry level salary
£32,367.42
Average salary
10
Annual openings in Plymouth
What you could earn:
Painters and Decorators
£39,089.79
Potential salary
£14,163.31
Entry level salary
£26,812.00
Average salary
15
Annual openings in Plymouth
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- Duration: One year
- Course type: Full-time
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- Level: 3
- Qualification: Apprenticeship
- Duration: 15 months
- Course type: Full-time
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- Level: 2
- Qualification: Apprenticeship
- Duration: 24 months
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