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Salt College

The Construction Industry

Salt College

Unit 5, West Industrial Park, Sea St, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8JZ

NVQ and Relevant Components
Entry Level
Construction, Planning and the Built Environment

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Salt College
4 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

This course is suitable for giving learners a great introduction to the exciting world of construction. Learners will learn about Health and Safety, the building environment, and gain insight into various practical trades. This will include Bricklaying, Carpentry, Electrical Installation, Painting and Decorating, Plumbing and Wall Tiling.
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If a learner then decides that they have a particular flair, or interest in either Bricklaying, or Carpentry, then we offer both trades at either Level 1 and Level 2, depending upon the learner’s requirements or level of ability. These units involve working through a series of set assessments. The learner works independently and at their own pace but is fully assisted and encouraged to enable them to achieve the required outcomes.
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Course Details

This qualification covers a very wide range of basic areas related to the skills and knowledge required for preparing to work in the construction Industry.

​The following areas that can be covered within this qualification:

  • Preparation for Further Learning or Employment
  • First Steps into Construction
  • Introduction to Plastering/Bricklaying/Tiling
  • Construction Health and Safety
  • Further Skills for Plastering/Bricklaying/Tiling​

Course content explained -

  • Year 1 - Introduction to Construction
  • Year 2 - Construction Multi-trades
  • Year 3 - Bricklaying level 2 or Construction Multi-trades
  • Year 4 - Bricklaying Level 3 or Specialise in Tiling or Plastering

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Progress and achievements are recorded by learners creating a portfolio of coursework to provide evidence of their work. Maths and English are exam-based assessments.

Entry requirements

The construction programme is for anyone aged 16-25 with an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP).

We have 4 levels within this programme. Each learner will be internally assessed and placed on the correct level based on their skills and prior achievement within the subject. If learners were to start at entry level they will be able to progress and comp entry level they will be able to progress and complete all the levels.​

We have Several levels within this pathway. Each learner will be internally assessed and placed on the correct level based on their skills and prior achievement within the subject.

  • Entry level 3 - No formal qualifications
  • Level 1 - Previous qualifications which will be assessed on application
  • Level 2 - Level 1 qualification
  • Level 3 - Level 2 qualification

Your next steps...

After completing our programme, learners can progress into work with the skills and experience necessary to apply for apprenticeships or employment.

Learners receive a CSCS Blue Card at Level 2.


Additional information

https://www.salt-college.co.uk/theconstructionindustry

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