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Do you want to work with your hands and try construction trades?
Not everyone learns best in a classroom.
Some people learn best when they step away from desks to try practical learning.
At college, you can learn by doing in workshops, not always in classrooms.
If you don't know what you're good at yet, this construction course lets you try a few trades to find the right one for you.
Why should you take this course?
Youll need four GCSEs at grade 2, including Maths and English.
You should also want to try different trades and prefer practical work with your hands.
After you apply, you'll attend an interview with our construction employers to see if the course is right for you.
Forget textbooks. You'll learn by doing in our construction workshops instead.
One day, you could learn how to use tools and measure correctly before cutting wood.
The next day, you might learn how to mix mortar, handle a trowel, and build a level, stable wall.
Every day is different. Every day you learn with your hands and tools.
This is your chance to learn the basic skills across a few trades and see which one suits you best.
Don't worry if you dont have any experience working with your hands or tools.
Our construction tutors will help you learn in our realistic workshops that feel like the workplace.
Tutors will assess your work through short projects across each trade, so you can prove your skills through hands-on work rather than written exams.
After this course, you'll know which trade you want to study.
You could progress to a Level 1 course in your chosen trade or explore Level 2 apprenticeships.
If you feel unsure about your next step, you can talk to one of our Career Advisers.
They can help you apply for another course, complete your CV, find a job, prepare for an interview, or figure out your next step.
Email careers@bathcollege.ac.uk to book a private one-to-one with a friendly Career Adviser.
No additional costs.
You will be introduced to a variety of construction trades to gain skills in those areas and perhaps to decide which trade is the right one to pursue a career in.
You need protective wear - safety boots and a uniform - to study this course.
If you need help with protective wear costs, travel costs to and from college, or free college meals, please email studentfunding@bathcollege.ac.uk.
The Somer Valley Campus in Radstock also offers the following facilities:
If you have a problem during your time at college, our Welfare team can help you with:
Email safe@bathcollege.ac.uk to book a private one-to-one chat with a Welfare Officer.