The course contains units in electrical installation and plumbing. In your electrical classes you will develop all the knowledge and skills to install one-way and two-way lighting systems. In the plumbing workshop you will work with copper and steel pipes to install bathroom suites.
Successful students with better than 90% attendance and at least Level 1 passes in both Mathematics and English can progress to Level 2 courses in Construction, Engineering, Electrical Installation or Plumbing.
Half of all your learning takes place in industry standard workshops. Your teachers will demonstrate the skills you need to learn and then under supervision you will practice those skills.
You will complete some written tasks to show your knowledge and you will also carry out workshop tasks to demonstrate your practical skills.
C&G Level 1 Extended Diploma in Construction Skills
You will be studying English Language and mathematics as well as your construction course. Improving your English and maths skills will be necessary if you wish to progress to higher level study.
Construction site visits will be organised during the year and students will have the opportunity to take part in work experience.
Construction, Electrical Installation, Engineering, Plumbing
You do not need any formal qualifications but you must show an interest in either construction or engineering related activities.
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You must have at least Entry Level 3 skills in English.
You must have at least Entry Level 3 skills in Mathematics.
If you are aged between 16 and 18 on 31st August (the year you start your studies) and received free school meals when you were at school, you may be eligible to receive a free meal at College. For more information on free school meals, click here.
All our Further Education (FE) courses (Entry to Level 3) are free to EU residents who are under 19 years old on the 31st August (the year you start your studies). For a few courses you may be expected to contribute towards the cost of specialist materials and resources. However, depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for financial help from the College’s Learner Support Fund. You should apply for any such financial support as soon as you have been offered a place.
Care to learn - childcare support for young people aged 16-20
If you are aged under 20 at the beginning of your course, or moving to the 2nd year of a level 3 course, and are caring for your own child you may be entitled to £175.00 maximum per week, per child through Care to Learn.
Please ensure you register on the Care to Learn website even if you haven’t chosen your childcare provider or the course you want to study. Once you have registered Care to Learn will confirm financial support in principle.
For further details and help with making an application please visit https://www.gov.uk/care-to-learn or speak to a Student Advisor.
If you are aged 20+ when you start a course and need financial support to help with the cost of childcare while you study the college may be able to help.
You will be required to make use of any government NEF or 2+ Funding before requesting any financial support from the college.
It is essential that you speak to a Student Advisor prior to enrolling on a course to discuss your personal circumstances, childcare needs and to find out if there are funds available.
Eligibility for help with childcare costs is based on your personal circumstances.
You need to have evidence that you meet general discretionary Learner Support Funds or 19+ Advanced Learning Loan bursary fund criteria:
All childcare applicants approved for funding will be required to sign our Terms & Conditions and MUST inform the College immediately should they stop attending lessons for any reason.
Email learner.services@cwc.ac.uk to put your name on the childcare waiting list. You MUST speak to a member of the Student Advice or Learner Services team before you enrol on a course.The Education Funding Authority has allocated money to colleges to support students who are on low incomes or the dependent of parents on a low income, and need support towards their course-related costs or essential living costs or are facing financial difficulty.
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For further information on financial support for Looked after Children, Care Leavers and estranged young people, click here.