Basic Construction Skills Level 1
Throughout the duration of this course you will be introduced to a number of trades from the construction industry. This course is ideal if you have no prior knowledge or experience of the industry. It will enable you to research which specialist pathway you would like to progress in.
You are a practical learner and are interested in a career in construction.
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Bench Joinery / Site Carpentry Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3
This Level 3 programme allows you to further your career by gaining an advanced apprenticeship qualification and work and earn at technician level. Site carpentry focuses on woodwork essential to a construction site and includes fitting flooring, roofing frame installation, partition wall construction and stair building to name but a few. There is also timber […]
If you want to further your career by gaining an advanced apprenticeship qualification.
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Bench Joinery/Site Carpentry Apprenticeship Level 2
Site carpentry focuses on woodwork essential to a construction site and includes fitting flooring, roofing frame installation, partition wall construction and stair building to name but a few. There is also timber frame erection, window fitting and some on-site modifications needed for structures. This Level 2 apprenticeship is for those looking to gain trade skills […]
You are a practical person, looking to gain trade skills and qualifications while working on a construction site.
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Construction Multi-skills Level 1
This one year, Level 1 course is ideal if you are wanting to try a range of trade skills and gain a diploma to lead into an apprenticeship. You’ll undertake training and assessment in plumbing, carpentry and bricklaying.
You are aged 16 - 18 and would like to pursue a career within the construction industry.
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CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS & CIVIL ENGINEERING (GROUNDWORKS) APPRENTICESHIP
We have worked in partnership with the Highways Agency and Cormac to develop an apprenticeship programme in groundworks that will prepare you for a career in this sector. There is a significant skills gap with the development of the Hinkley Point C project with a massive demand for skilled operatives, offering you great career opportunities. […]
you want to start your career in the booming construction industry.
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CONSTRUCTION PLANT OPERATIONS
Plant operations is the broad term referring to the operation and driving of heavy plant equipment such as, excavators, dumpers, rollers and telescopic handlers to name a few. Groundworks is the specific job role of preparing the ground using some of these machines within a construction, civil engineering, roads, railways or landscaping project. In order […]
You are 16 - 18 years old and interested in outdoor practical skills relating to construction groundworks.
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CONSTRUCTION PLANT OPERATIONS APPRENTICESHIP
We have worked in partnership with the Highways Agency and Cormac to develop an apprenticeship programme in groundworks that will prepare you for a career in this sector. There is a significant skills gap with the development of the Hinkley Point C project with a massive demand for skilled operatives, offering you great career opportunities. […]
You would like to operate construction plant machinery on controlled sites.
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Craft Masonry Diploma Level 2
This very specialist one-year diploma is essential if you want to work in building construction in the Southwest. You will study how to interpret working drawings, setting out masonry structures, building solid and cavity walls to form craft masonry structures, producing internal and external finishes, installing pitched roof systems. Craft masonry is similar to bricklaying, […]
You would like to gain the specialist skills needed for working in building construction and progress onto our Level 3 course.
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Installation of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems Award
This course is designed to equip qualified electricians with the skills to install photovoltaic systems. You will receive hands-on training on specialist training rooftops which will be connected to the photovoltaic systems. If you would like your training package to include maintenance duties scope, please contact us for details to arrange a bespoke training package […]
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Legionella Awareness NICEIC Level 3
The course is suitable for those who wish to disinfect hot and cold water systems and carry out a Legionella Risk Assessment. It is also suitable for managers/supervisors who are responsible for the management and maintenance of water systems (e.g. managers/supervisors of housing associations, nursing homes, hotels, restaurants and private landlords etc.).
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NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Supervision
This is a work-based learning qualification that enables you to work as a site supervisor in the construction industry. As a site supervisor, you will plan work activities and resources, co-ordinate and organise work, implement communications systems and control work progress on a construction site against agreed programmes. This qualification is ideal for you if […]
You are in employment undertaking management duties in the construction industry and you're over the age of 18.
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Occupational Work Supervision Diploma Level 3
If you are an experienced worker in the Construction or built environment sector and want to gain a qualification that will allow you to supervise other workers and utilise site documentation efficiently, this is the course for you. This Level 3 course will assess, acknowledge and develop your skills, knowledge and competence so that you […]
This qualification is aimed at experienced workers in a technical, managerial or supervisory role (e.g. foreman) who are seeking to develop their competence and improve their skills and knowledge.
Anyone with a trade qualification working in the construction industry in a supervisory role can gain an NVQ in Occupational Work Supervision.
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On-site Assessment Training (OSAT) City & Guilds
OSAT allows you and your staff to get the essential qualifications needed with no downtime because it’s all carried out on-site. Occupations available for OSAT are: Trowel Occupations NVQ 2 and 3 Wood Occupations NVQ 2 and 3 Shopfitting Site Work Carpentry & Joinery Sitework Carpentry & Joinery Benchwork Decorative Occupations NVQ 2 Plastering NVQ […]
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Painting and Decorating Diploma or Apprenticeship Level 3
This Level 3 course will equip you with the practical skills and knowledge you need to begin a career in the painting and decorating industry. You must complete both the Level 1 and 2 qualifications to ensure your skills and technical ability are of a high standard, before progressing onto this course. You will also […]
Anyone who has studied to Level 2 and wishes to expand their knowledge and skills in painting and decorating, or wishes to enter the industry.
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PASMA Tower Scaffolding
This is an essential qualification if you wish to construct or inspect module access towers. Predominantly a practical course, you will also learn from tutorials and the use of training films and group participation practical exercises. You must successfully pass both sections – firstly a practical session looking at the assembly of a tower as well […]
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PLANT MAINTENANCE CSKILLS CERTIFICATE
This level 2 qualification is ideal for those wanting to learn about the servicing and maintenance of plant equipment. This is a great starting point for those wishing to pursue a career in this industry. For further information on careers within the land-based engineering sector, visit www.landbasedengineering.com
You would like a career maintaining construction plant equipment.
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PLANT OPERATIONS – GROUNDWORKS CERTIFICATE
Plant operations is the broad term referring to the operation and driving of heavy plant equipment such as, excavators, dumpers, rollers and telescopic handlers to name a few. Groundworks is the specific job role of preparing the ground using some of these machines within a construction, civil engineering, roads, railways or landscaping project. In order […]
You would like to operate plant vehicles on construction sites and want to gain your CPCS Plant Operators Licence.
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Saturday Skills
STARTING SOON – DON’T MISS OUT! Enhance Your Trade Skills on Our Practical 10 Week Courses Starting on Saturday 11th January 2020, Cornwall College will be hosting another series of Saturday Skills Workshops. Perfect for anyone interested in either improving their DIY skills, or for existing trades people who are looking to enhance their careers. […]