Further Details | |
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Course Code | LP01418 |
Location | Deeside |
Duration | Full Time, This is a 1 year full time course. |
Department | Construction & Building Services, Foundation Learning |
Start Date | 01 Sep 2026 |
End Date | 31 Jul 2027 |
Course Overview
This course is your first step into the exciting world of construction, offering a fully supported programme designed to help you succeed. You'll gain confidence, develop essential life skills, and explore different construction trades in a welcoming environment.
What You'll Learn:
This programme is all about helping you grow personally, socially, and academically, preparing you for your next level of learning or future employment. You'll develop your confidence, life skills, and employability skills in a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.
You will gain invaluable hands-on experience in our practical workshops, covering areas such as:
*Bricklaying
*Carpentry and Joinery
*Plumbing Skills
Beyond the workshops, you'll also develop vital skills in communication, teamwork, and leadership through engaging enrichment activities. These activities are designed to boost your confidence and help you overcome any anxieties, and you will achieve Entry qualifications to help you progress the following year.
We'll also focus on boosting your literacy and numeracy skills, and when you're ready, you'll have the chance to earn Essential Skills Wales qualifications in Communication and Application of Number. Plus, lots of practical tasks in this course will naturally help you improve your Maths, English, and Digital Literacy skills.
Your Support System:
You'll have a dedicated Pastoral Coach who will support you throughout your time on the programme. They'll ensure any necessary learning support is in place from the start and adapt to any new needs that might come up, helping you to achieve your full potential. This course is fully supported to meet your individual needs and learning differences.
The programme runs over three days a week and includes a mix of classroom learning, workshop practice, and off-site activities.
What You'll Learn:
This programme is all about helping you grow personally, socially, and academically, preparing you for your next level of learning or future employment. You'll develop your confidence, life skills, and employability skills in a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.
You will gain invaluable hands-on experience in our practical workshops, covering areas such as:
*Bricklaying
*Carpentry and Joinery
*Plumbing Skills
Beyond the workshops, you'll also develop vital skills in communication, teamwork, and leadership through engaging enrichment activities. These activities are designed to boost your confidence and help you overcome any anxieties, and you will achieve Entry qualifications to help you progress the following year.
We'll also focus on boosting your literacy and numeracy skills, and when you're ready, you'll have the chance to earn Essential Skills Wales qualifications in Communication and Application of Number. Plus, lots of practical tasks in this course will naturally help you improve your Maths, English, and Digital Literacy skills.
Your Support System:
You'll have a dedicated Pastoral Coach who will support you throughout your time on the programme. They'll ensure any necessary learning support is in place from the start and adapt to any new needs that might come up, helping you to achieve your full potential. This course is fully supported to meet your individual needs and learning differences.
The programme runs over three days a week and includes a mix of classroom learning, workshop practice, and off-site activities.
This course is aimed at learners aged 16-18 years old.
The course is designed for learners working at Entry level and formal qualifications are not required for entry onto this course.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
The course is designed for learners working at Entry level and formal qualifications are not required for entry onto this course.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
You’ll complete WEST diagnostic assessments for literacy and numeracy to help us understand your needs and support your learning journey. You’ll also work on a range of units to achieve your qualifications, which will be a combination of practical, observation and written tasks.
Throughout the course, we’ll help you plan your next steps. You could progress to:
*A higher-level course in a construction vocational area of your choice
*JGW+
*Employment
*A community-based programme.
*A higher-level course in a construction vocational area of your choice
*JGW+
*Employment
*A community-based programme.
Some courses may require kit/uniform to be purchased. Please see attached kit list for further information.
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Our Open Days
Our Open Days are your chance to explore the College and find out about the range of courses we offer.
March Open Event – Bersham Road
11/03/2026
17:30
Our Open Events are the perfect opportunity for you to have a look around & get all the info you need to help you make a decision on your next step.
March Open Event – Yale & Yale Sixth
11/03/2026
17:30
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March Open Event – Deeside & Deeside Sixth
04/03/2026
17:30
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March Open Event – Northop
14/03/2026
10:00
Our Open Events are the perfect opportunity for you to have a look around & get all the info you need to help you make a decision on your next step.
