Construction L1- 3 incorporates The BCATS constructive programme, an initiative of the BCITO, Creative trades, Joinery, Flooring, Infratrain, Plumbing, Gas fitting, Drain laying and Roofing industry training organisations.
The National Certificate in Building, Construction and Allied Trade Skills Level 1 and 2 covers skills in communication, literacy, mathematics, quality standards, workshop procedure, drawing and sketching, job specification, health and safety, materials knowledge ( including timber, metal, plastics, glass and rubber ) and hand tools, power tools and operating fixed machinery. Students interpret instructions to construct a range of practical projects.
Gateway construction L3. assigns students one lesson a day to work through the first six unit standards of the carpentry apprentices with the tutor. One day a week is set aside for release time to obtain work experience on a registered building site with a registered builder. Ongoing student evaluation by the construction tutor takes place throughout the year to attain whether the necessary levels of achievement have been reached to pass the credits. Students aspire to employment within the industry.