Assessment will be continuous and throughout the year. You will engage in a range of formative assessments including coursework and practical observations.
Enrolments are accepted throughout the year. The course will last for 37 weeks.
A Level 1 qualification in Building and Construction.
This multi-trade programme contains elements of a range of construction vocations alongside studying GCSE Maths and English.
The course is highly practical and designed to develop a range of knowledge and practical skills to prepare the learner for progression onto a specialised construction programme.
Through project-based learning you will be introduced to a broad range of trades, including brickwork, blockwork, joinery and plastering. You will also work on your English, Maths and IT to improve your skills, ready for the next level of study or work.
Assessment will be continuous and throughout the year. You will engage in a range of formative assessments including coursework and practical observations.
All equipment will be provided.
Construction Centre
Honeywell Lane
Barnsley
S75 1BP
You could progress onto a specialist programme in Construction.
See what careers are available in the Construction sector. Use our online careers tool, Career Coach, to find out what your next steps could be.
Full-time students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.
Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.
For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk
Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, Honeywell Sports Village where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates. You don’t have to be studying sport to get involved in the Sports Academy.
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Please contact them on +44 (0)1226 216 769.
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 – 19 and don’t already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths they will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards higher grades in English and Maths we can help you do that too.
Need a higher level Maths qualification? We offer a Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths).
This can be added to your study programme.
If you need any further information, please contact our friendly Information Team.
Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.