GAPS CONSTRUCTION CENTRE
AboutTCHC
WelcometoTCHCsNEWPeterboroughGAPSConstructionCentre, offeringadynamicConstructionStudyProgrammepackedwith industryexpertise.
Withguidancefromexperiencedprofessionals,learnerswilldelve intoConstructionSkills(levels1&2),masteringeverythingfrom basictoadvancedtechniques.
It'snotjustaboutbuildingstructures;it'saboutbuildingfutures. Withafocusonpracticalknowledgeandskillsforlife,learnershere areempoweredtoexcelintheconstructionindustryandbeyond.
TCHCisanOfstedGoodproviderwhohavesupportedlocal communitiesacrossBedfordshire,Cambridgeshire,Essex, Hertfordshire,PeterboroughandSuffolkfor20years.Wehavehelped over500,000learnersprogressintobetteropportunities.
“I’velearntso muchandfeel reallysupported.”
“TCHChavegiven methebestsupport andthegrades Ineedforlife!”
Small class sizes
1-2-1 SUPPORT
“Thetutorsareamazing andtheyreallycare aboutoursuccess."
“Myconfidencehas grownsomuch.”
INCLUSIVITY
andSUPPORT
Yoursupportrequirementswillbedetermineduponenrolment Tutorsupport
Learningsupportassistants
Careers,Information,AdviceandGuidance
Wellbeing
TCHCworkstoeffectivelyincludealllearners’learning differences.Wehavethefacilitiesandexpertisetosupport learnerswithspecialeducationalneedsincluding:
Sensoryneeds
Cognitionandlearning
Communicationandinteraction
Socialandemotionaldifficulties
Mentalhealth
AtTCHCweembedpreparingforadulthoodobjectivesto supportindividualsdevelopingtheirindependence.
TCHCGAPSprovidesapersonalisedandflexibleprogramme ofsupport,whichisupdatedregularly,togiveourlearnersa positivelearningexperience.Allcourseswillbeaccredited throughNationalAwardingBodies.
“Staffarefriendlyand welcomingandcaterto yourneeds.”
Youcanapplyforabursarytohelptowardsattendingthecourse.Ifeligible thiscanhelpinpayingfortravelbypublictransport,orsupportwithpetrol expenses,andlunch.Thefullamountisbasedonindividualneedand circumstance,whichwillbeassessedatthestartofthecourse.Speaktoa memberofstafftofindouthowabursarycouldworkforyou.
EntryRequirements &Eligibility
Youmustbeagedbetween16–18years
Oragedbetween16–24yearsandhaveacurrent Educational,health&careplan(EHCP)
Youmustbeabletoprovidevalididentificationprior toenrolment(passport/birthcertificate)
Noformalqualificationsarerequiredaswewill assessleveloflearningpriortoenrolmenttakinginto considerationpreviousqualificationachievements
WhatisaStudy Programme?
AtTCHC,yourstudyprogrammewillbeindividual andtailormadetofityourspecificneeds.
Yourprogrammewillbe38weekslongandthe daysyouattendthecentrewillbeconfirmed uponenrolment.
1. Vocational Aim
Youwillachieveanationally recognisedqualificationinthe subjectofyourchoice.
3. Personal Development &WorkSkills
Youwillbegivenextrasupportto helpyouprogressinlife.
2. Functional SkillsMaths &English
MathsandEnglishareessential skillsrequiredbyemployers.
4. Work Experience
Youwillhavetheopportunityto goonworkexperienceandgain skillsreadyforwork.
Vocational Courses
Whatisavocationalcourse?
Avocationalcourseisatrainingprogrammethatfocuses moreonpracticalwork,ratherthantraditionalacademic exams.
AtTCHCsPeterboroughGAPSConstructionCentre learnerswillgainaqualificationin:
ConstructionSkills-Level1
ConstructionOperations-Level2
You'lllearnessentialskillslikebrickwork,plumbing,and electricalworkthroughtoEnglishandmaths.Thiscentre willpreparesyouforvariousrolesintheconstruction industry,ensuringyougaintheexpertiseneededfora successfulcareer.
“I’velearntsomuch onthiscourse,it’s beenfuntolearn newskills.”
Construction
Thisprogrammeistailoredtowardsteaching theskillsandknowledgerequiredtoprogress intoconstructionopportunities.
Thecoursewillbedeliveredbothpractically andclassroombasedenablinglearnersto experiencerealopportunitiesandtasks withintheindustry.
Level1AwardinConstructionSkills
WhatwillIlearn?
Bricklaying Carpentry
Paintinganddecorating Tiling Constructionoperations
Level1Certificate/Diplomain ConstructionSkills
WhatwillIlearn?
Technicalbricklayingskills
Technicalcarpentry
Technicalpaintinganddecoratingskills
Layingpavingslabsandblockpaving
Introductiontoplumbing
Introductiontoplastering
Health&safetywithinaconstruction environment
English&mathsFunctionalSkillsareincluded alongsidethisstudyprogramme.
Level1
“TCHCstaffwillhelpyouto
Construction
Level2
Level2CertificateinConstruction Operations-GeneralConstruction
Thisprogrammeistailoredtowardsteaching theskillsandknowledgerequiredtoprogress intoconstructionopportunities.
Thecoursewillbedeliveredbothpractically andclassroombasedenablinglearnersto experiencerealopportunitiesandtasks withintheindustry.
WhatwillIlearn?
YouwilladvanceyourskillsfromLevel1 withinaconstructionareaofchoice
Measuringandquotingskills
Advancedbricklayingskills
Advancedcarpentry
Advancedpaintinganddecoratingskills
Advancedplumbing
Advancedplastering
Constructingsiteprotectionbarriers
Constructfoundations,slabs,andpaths inconcrete
Laydomesticdrainage
Lightingcircuits
Health&safetywithinaconstruction environment
English&mathsFunctionalSkillsareincluded alongsidethisstudyprogramme.
“ThetrainingIhave receivedhasmade mebecomemore interactive.”
FunctionalSkills
Functionalskillsprovideessentialknowledge,skills,and understandingthatwillenableyoutoconfidently,effectively, andindependentlyprogressinlifeandwork.
AsaGAPslearner,youwillhavetheopportunitytoworktowards achievingmathsandEnglishqualificationswithasuitably qualifiedtutorthroughapersonalisedlearningplan.
WeuseapracticalapproachwhenteachingmathsandEnglish. Ourtutorswillhelpyouapplywhatyouhavelearnttoeveryday tasksandproblems. English&maths
Personal Developmen &WorkSKil
Personal&socialdevelopmentsessions
Employability/independentliving
FundamentalBritishValues
Keepingsafeandhealthy
Opportunityforworkexperience
Mentalwellbeing
WorkExperience
Whydoworkexperience?
Employersarealwayslookingforlearnerswhohavehadworkexperience. Youwillhavetheopportunitytoundertakeworkexperienceindifferent formats:
Blockworkexperience
Extendedworkexperience
Tasterdays
WhatwillIlearn?
Customerserviceandcommunicatio
Commercialawarenessforyourplac
Workingontasksandmanagingyou
Teamwork
Timemanagement
Howtouseinitiative
Useoffunctionalskills
Acceptingresponsibility
WhatwillIgetoutofit?
Throughhavingapositiveworkexperienceyou willbeabletousethisonyourCV;gaina referenceandhaveexperiencestotalkaboutin interviewsforemploymentorapprenticeships.
Ifavacancybecameavailableattheplacement, youcouldapplyiftheroleissuitable.
Yourexperiencewouldberelatedtowhatyour careeraspirationsare,inrelationstoyourstudies.
MEANSBEINGINTHECENTREATLEAST 95%OFTHETIME...ORHAVINGNOMORE THAN10DAYSOFF!
EDUCATION+ ATTENDANCE+EFFORT= ENDLESSPOSSIBLITIES! DON’TBOOK APPOINTMENTS DURINGSESSION TIME!
ABSENCE
Moretimeinthe centremeans moretimetolearn, develop&grow!
Lesstimeinthe centremeansless timetobecome theverybestyou! Poor attendance meansless chances inlife! DAYS ABSENCE
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Iamreallyenjoyingthe
constructioncourse,thetutors havegivenmelotsofsupportand helpedmegainnewskillsthatwill helpmeinmyfuturejob.
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FAQs forLearners
Q:HowdoIapplyforacourse?
A:Withintheprospectus,youwillseeyouroptionsonpage1,orcallusandwe willhelpyouthroughtheprocess.
Q:HowmanydaysaweekwillIattend?
A:Dependingonyourcourse,thiscouldbe3or4daysaweek.
Q:Whathappensattheendofmycourse?
A:YourtutorswillbesupportingyouthroughtheyearwiththeIAGadviser.They willworkwithyoutodevelopaprogressionplanthroughtheyearsoyoucansee youroptionsforwhenyourcoursefinishes.
Q:WherecanIgoforlunch?
A:Youhavetheoptiontoeatyourownlunchwithinthecommunalareasoryou canhaveaseparateroom.Insomecases,lunchcanbeprovided.Ifyouwantto buylunchtherearelocalamenitiescloseby.
Q:CanIhaveapart-timejobandstillattendGAPS?
A:Whileonyourprogramme,youwillbeabletoworkpart-timearoundyour programmedays.
Q:Arethereanybursariesavailabletome?
A:Youmaybeeligibleforabursarywhileineducation,thiswillenableyouto havesupportinthefollowingareas:travel,freelunchandclothingforinterviews.
FAQs forParents/Carers
Q:HowwillIbekeptinformedaboutmyyoungperson'sprogress?
A:Progressreportswillbeavailableduringthecourseoftheyear.Youwill alsobeabletodiscussyouryoungperson'sprogressatreviewsyouwillbe invitedtothroughouttheyear.
Q:Whatifmyyoungpersoncannotattendthecentre?
A:Callthecentreandspeakwiththecentrecoordinator/centremanager andinformthemwiththereasonofabsence. Youcanalsosendatextmessageoremailtoinformthefollowing:Name andreasonfornotattending(centrecoordinator/administratorwillfollow upwithacall).
Q:Whathappensifmyyoungpersonisbeingbulliedorharassed?
A:Thecentrewillnottoleratebullyingorharassment.Learnersshould informtheirpersonaltutor,safeguardingchampionorthecentremanager. Youcanemailpbconstruction.gaps@tchc.netorsafeguarding@tchc.net
WhenIfirstjoined,Iwasaballofanger.Ihated educationandtheworld.Thestaffatthecentre tooktimetolistenandgettoknowmeand wouldallowmetohavetimetomyselftothink. OvertimeIgraduallystartedtomanagemy angerandfeltmorecomfortable.
