Pre-Apprentice Programme For Trades

Pre-Apprentice Programme For Trades (Full Time)

Fetchcourses.ie Reference: 345526

Certificate in Construction Skills provides learners with an introduction to the construction industry and the essential construction trade skills required to train and work as a tradesperson in the construction sector. This programme is suitable for school leavers aged 16+. It provides an introduction to the variety of construction trades, gain skills in those areas and ultimately decide which trade is the right one to pursue a career.

Why should I apply for this course? This course introduces learners to a variety of construction trades, providing an opportunity to gain skills in those areas and ultimately decide which trade is the right one to pursue a career.

What will I study? (Modules) • Health, Safety & Welfare in Construction (L2) (6709201) - City & Guilds • Health, Safety & Welfare in Construction (OD) (L2) (6709-601) - City & Guilds • Principles of Building Construction, Information and

Communication (6709-202) - City & Guilds • Principles of Building Construction, Information and

Communication (6709-602) - City & Guilds • Construction Site Protection Barriers (6709-227) - City & Guilds • Lay Domestic Drainage (L2) (6709-228) - City & Guilds • Construct Foundations, Slabs & Paths in Concrete (6709-229) - City & Guilds • Floor & Wall Tiling (3N0523) - QQI • Laying Kerbs, Flags & Paviors (4N2848) - QQI • Information Technology Skills (4N1125) - QQI • Communications (4N0689) - QQI • Workplace Safety (4N1124) - QQI • Painting & Decorating (3N0562) - QQI • Functional Mathematics (4N2138) - QQI • Teamworking (4N1169) - QQI • Work Experience (4N1168) - QQI • Concreting (4N2849) - QQI

Progression Options On successful completion of this programme candidates will have the skills, knowledge and competency to source employment as a skilled operative on a construction site. Learners will have an introductory knowledge and basic skills in the various construction trades which will enable them to make an informed choice of whether or which trade to pursue a career in. Entry Requirements • Aptitude: Spatial and manual dexterity skills desirable • Previous Experience:

Desirable but not essential

Contact Dermot Muldowney on 057 8624196 or email mountmellick@loetb.ie

Duration 12 months, Monday to Friday

Award Title, Level and Code Construction Operations – General Construction (L2C), 345528

Cost Free of charge for eligible participants. Training allowances payable.

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