The Level 3 Construction course will provide students with the opportunity to develop advanced construction skills through the planning, documentation, and completion of a Stage 3 BCATS project. Students will prepare industry-standard project documentation, including interpreting working drawings, developing cutting lists, planning construction stages, selecting appropriate materials, and applying health and safety requirements. Students will also produce a high-quality project, demonstrating safe workshop practices, precision, and effective use of tools and machinery. In this course, students will be assessed on two unit standards worth 20 credits. This course is ideal for students considering apprenticeships, employment in the building and construction industry, or further study in the trades
Completed the Level 2 Construction course.
In this course, you will have the opportunity to develop industry-ready practical skills and an understanding of professional construction practices. Through making a Stage 3 BCATS project, you will learn to prepare project plans, interpret working drawings, select and use appropriate materials, tools, machinery, and construction techniques, while consistently applying safe workshop practices. You will also develop project management skills by producing project documentation that will include detailed job specifications, project schedule and health and safety considerations. By the end of this course, you will have the skills and knowledge to work as an apprentice or work in the building industry. With additional training and/or experience, you may go on to further roles in the construction industry or related trades work.
The course prepares students for pathways into apprenticeships, the building and construction industry, or further study in construction and related trades.