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Construction - Multi Skills Level 2 Study Programme

Wakefield College

Margaret Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH

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Level 2
Construction, Planning and the Built Environment

Available start dates

Available start dates

Thursday, 01 September 2022
Castleford Campus
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

This course aims to provide a basic knowledge of Construction and to develop and practise basic skills for employment and a career in this sector.

This is an ideal course for those who are looking to learn on a full-time basis and have identified that they want to enter the construction industry and are looking to identify the specific craft area for a career.

Construction Skills study programmes start with a level 1 certificate or level 2 certificate.

Learners progress from this to either a level 1 extended certificate or a level 1 Diploma in a craft area. or the L2 Certificate in Multi Skills.

Learners progress from the level 2 certificate to a level 2 diploma in a craft area.

A construction worker can earn from £12,000 per year and with experience has the potential to earn over £30,000.

Please Note: Work placement opportunities will be available at all levels.


Course Details

All study programmes cover health, safety, and principles of construction relevant to the trade. They also aim to develop practical skills Construction.

With this you will study:

Principles of construction

How to work safely in a Construction environment

Alongside developing practical skills:

How to carry out basic wiring tasks

How to carry out basic plumbing tasks

How to carry out basic trowel skills

How to carry out basic carpentry skills


How will it be delivered and assessed?

All study programme assessment is continuous throughout the academic year. Theory subjects are assessed through examination.

Practical assessment is continuous throughout the year with a synoptic assessment in the summer term.


Entry requirements

All learners will be required to complete a BKSB assessment.

Level 2

4 GCSEs at grade 9-3



Your next steps...

Further Study:

On completion, you can progress as a full-time learner to the Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills or Level 1or 2 in a craft area.

Career Opportunities:

A construction worker can earn from £12000 per year and with experience has the potential to earn over £30000.

Additional information


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