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Construction Multi Skills

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    Level
    Entry Level

  • Duration
    1 year

  • Start Date
    September 2025

  • Venue
    City College Norwich campus

  • Course Code
    A0637

Start Date

  • September 2025, Full Time, Day

What You Will Study

This course will provide you with the opportunity to develop basic hand skills and technical knowledge in a range of Construction trade areas. The course will include both practical and theory sessions and you will also cover personal development topics to develop employability skills to support preparation for further study, an apprenticeship or sustainable employment. During the course you will spend the majority of your time in a workshop environment working towards practical tasks and assessments in the below trade areas. Health and Safety is a big part of the course and you will develop your understanding of safe working practices, tools and equipment used in the below trades. On successful completion of the course you would have the opportunity to progress to a Level 1 in your chosen trade specific pathway and this would be explored during your Multi Skills course.

Construction Trades - (City Campus)
Carpentry & Joinery
Tiling
Painting and Decorating
Electrical

Why Choose City College Norwich?

Specialist workshops

All construction and building services students learn in our specialist workshops using the latest tech and equipment.

Expert teaching staff

Our teaching staff are industry experts with real life experience working within their sector

Real work experience

You'll gain hands-on experience working with local and national employers

Entry Requirements

There are no formal GCSE entry requirements, but you will be expected to attend an interview and pre-enrolment taster day.

How You Will Be Assessed

All practical assessments will be taken in the workshops. Theory assessments will be taken under exam conditions

Course Progression

This course can lead onto a trade specific Level 1 course in your chosen trade pathway or a Property Maintenance Operative apprenticeship.

Where Your Course Can Take You

Property Maintenance Operative
Labourer
General Foreperson
Site Supervisor

Fees

If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over please contact the Advice Shop. Please check our Finance pages for information on loans, bursaries, fee information and student travel offers that are available. Alternatively please contact the Advice Shop. Students will need to provide their own overalls, protective footwear and stationary

Why Choose City College Norwich?

Specialist workshops

All construction and building services students learn in our specialist workshops using the latest tech and equipment.

Expert teaching staff

Our teaching staff are industry experts with real life experience working within their sector

Real work experience

You'll gain hands-on experience working with local and national employers