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Construction Skills (Multi-skills) (Entry 3 City & Guilds Extended Certificate) - Full-time

Key details

Course area: Construction
Student types: 16 - 18 coursesCourses for 19+ students
Course type: Full-time Further Education course
Course level: Entry Level
Start date: Tuesday 1st September 2026
Location: Basford 664 Nuthall Road, Nottingham, NG8 6AQ
Course code: Parent course code:C000128 Child course code: Q000721

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Course introduction

This course is perfect if you have no previous construction knowledge and you want to find out what’s involved in the industry.

You’ll learn a variety of construction trades including:

Brickwork
Carpentry/joinery
Painting and decorating
Wall and floor tiling
Plastering

This is a good foundation for further development of your skills at the next level. You’ll get help in deciding which path you should take through our dedicated and experienced tutors who will teach you about the jobs and careers available.

You can expect to gain some basic skills in a number of areas in order to progress on to further study in a more specialist area. You’ll complete a range of practical assessments and cover a number of common themes, such as working with machinery and tools, health and safety on a site, and working in a team and with customers

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Course information

Duration

1 year

Qualification

Entry 3 City & Guilds Extended Certificate in Construction Skills (Multi-skills)

Entry Requirements

You must have a minimum of a GCSE Grade 1 in both English and Maths or Functional Skills Entry Level 3.

Teaching & Assessment

Workshop practical assessments.

Progression

Choose to follow with further study at Nottingham College on a Level 1 Diploma in a more specialist area such as carpentry and joinery, painting and decorating, plastering or bricklaying.

Additional Information

Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees.

If you are aged 19 or over you may still be eligible for funding. Check out our Financial Help pages to find out more!

If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information.

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Construction Operatives

Potential Earnings

£42,435.55

Average Earnings

£27,941.00

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Pathways

Public Services

People in these occupations administrate government programmes and services, work in the justice system, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Building and Construction

People in these occupations manage building projects, inspect structures, and carry out various construction trades: masonry, carpentry, plumbing, electrical installation, etc.

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Construction and Building Trades

Potential Earnings

£38,169.67

Average Earnings

£25,393.67

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Pathways

Building and Construction

People in these occupations manage building projects, inspect structures, and carry out various construction trades: masonry, carpentry, plumbing, electrical installation, etc.

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Bricklayers

Potential Earnings

£34,804.47

Average Earnings

£22,458.61

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Pathways

Building and Construction

People in these occupations manage building projects, inspect structures, and carry out various construction trades: masonry, carpentry, plumbing, electrical installation, etc.

Skills

Mathematics

Using mathematics to solve problems.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Learning Strategies

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

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Plasterers

Potential Earnings

£37,842.45

Average Earnings

£25,956.44

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Pathways

Building and Construction

People in these occupations manage building projects, inspect structures, and carry out various construction trades: masonry, carpentry, plumbing, electrical installation, etc.

Skills

Mathematics

Using mathematics to solve problems.

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Learning Strategies

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

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Carpenters and Joiners

Potential Earnings

£38,486.75

Average Earnings

£26,235.26

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Pathways

Building and Construction

People in these occupations manage building projects, inspect structures, and carry out various construction trades: masonry, carpentry, plumbing, electrical installation, etc.

Skills

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Mathematics

Using mathematics to solve problems.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Learning Strategies

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

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Painters and Decorators

Potential Earnings

£35,520.52

Average Earnings

£24,363.81

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Pathways

Building and Construction

People in these occupations manage building projects, inspect structures, and carry out various construction trades: masonry, carpentry, plumbing, electrical installation, etc.

Skills

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Learning Strategies

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Mathematics

Using mathematics to solve problems.

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Floorers and Wall Tilers

Potential Earnings

£36,789.52

Average Earnings

£25,234.22

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Pathways

Building and Construction

People in these occupations manage building projects, inspect structures, and carry out various construction trades: masonry, carpentry, plumbing, electrical installation, etc.

Skills

Mathematics

Using mathematics to solve problems.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Learning Strategies

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

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