The Skills for Work:  Construction Crafts course is a practical vocational course which covers a range of construction craft areas.  To achieve the full award students need to achieve 4 half credit units over the 2 sessions. These units include Brickwork, Joinery, Painting and Decorating, Joinery and Employability Skills.

Aims of the Course

The course has been designed to develop key employability skills in young people prior to leaving school.  These key skills include:

·        Awareness of Health and Safety
·        Team Working
·        Planning and Preparation
·        Attendance and Timekeeping
·        Positive Attitude
·        Quality of Work
·        Following Instructions
The young people who are on the programme will be expected to work hard at developing these skills through the vocational units which they are undertaking.  A desire to work hard and contribute positively to all aspects of the course are essential.  Working in a construction environment is challenging and the young people on the course must be able to display a willingness to learn new skills, follow instructions and demonstrate a positive attitude to their learning.