Progression in Construction and Building Services Engineering (College Course)
- Ammanford Campus
A career in Construction and Building Services Engineering can be both rewarding and diverse, offering a range of opportunities for individuals interested in the construction industry and engineering
This course has been developed as a post-16 qualification for individuals working in or intending to work in the construction sector. This qualification will enable learners to go on to study other level two or three construction courses relevant to a chosen construction trade.
The qualification is primarily designed for learners to follow on a full time one-year programme of learning. It is aimed at learners who have achieved the Foundation in Construction and Building Services Engineering (level 2) but do not yet have an apprenticeship.
The programme allows students to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the construction industry.
Option choices
- Progression in Construction Level 2 – Bricklaying
- Progression in Construction Level 2 – Site Carpentry
- Progression in Construction Level 2 – Painting and Decorating
- Progression in Construction Level 2 – Solid Plastering
- Progression in Building Services Engineering Level 2 - Electrotechnical systems and equipment installation
- Progression in Building Services Engineering Level 2 - Plumbing and Heating.
Course details
- Full time
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This course is designed to develop the skills and knowledge of students enabling them to progress into the industry in their chosen craft.
The programme has been specifically developed for delivery in a modern training environment. The course is delivered by highly qualified and experienced staff using modern facilities.
As part of the programme learners will also complete essential or basic literacy and numeracy development. Opportunities will also be provided to take GCSEs in Welsh, English and mathematics and for Welsh language development.
Learners choose a trade specialism in the construction sector and develop their knowledge, skills and understanding for that trade, as contained in the National Occupational Standards. Learners will spend the majority of their time on their one chosen trade unit.
Trade units:
- Bricklaying
- Site Carpentry
- Painting and decorating
- Solid Plastering
- Electrotechnical systems and equipment installation
- Plumbing and heating.
Learners will also complete three ‘core’ units which cover:
- Employment
- Employability skills
- General construction practices.
The qualification is aimed at furthering learners’ skills prior to starting an apprenticeship.
On completion, the qualification will provide learners with the knowledge to progress on to:
- Construction trades level 3 apprenticeship – City & Guilds
- Building Services Engineering level 3 apprenticeship (Plumbing or Electrotechnical) - EAL
- Employment in a construction-related area
The qualification provides sufficient knowledge for learners to progress into an apprenticeship within the sector in their choice of trade or other full-time construction related qualifications that will provide further development and understanding of trades within the construction industry.
To achieve this qualification, learners must complete:
- one externally set, externally marked multiple-choice test.
- one externally set, internally marked project covering their chosen trade area
- one externally set, internally marked oral discussion
It is suitable for learners who have achieved the Foundation in Construction and Building Services Engineering qualification but do not yet have an employer to continue to an apprenticeship.
Students will be required to source and purchase their own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which comprises safety boots, safety glasses, hard hat and Hi- Vis.
All learners are required to pay an administration fee of £25 prior to enrolment.
You will need to provide your own stationery and may also incur costs if the department arranges educational visits.