About this course

The construction industry employs around 15% of females in the UK, and most of these roles are office based or administrative. Construction needs women because the industry is facing a skills shortage. Women bring a wide range of skills that benefit employers and enrich the construction industry. Come and join our Women in Construction course for beginners and learn the skills involved in various trades.The construction industry employs around 15% of females in the UK, and most of these roles are office based or administrative. Construction needs women because the industry is facing a skills shortage. Women bring a wide range of skills that benefit employers and enrich the construction industry. Come and join our Women in Construction course for beginners and learn the skills involved in various trades.

What you will study

This course will provide women an introduction to:

Plaster Boarding,
Wall Tiling
Carpentry
Painting
Wall Papering
Small electrical jobs like fitting new lighting pendants and shades etc.

Course fee per year

Part-time enrolment fee: £10.00

Course Fee: £20.00

Entry requirements

This is a female only course There are no formal assessments required for this course. Students would need to provide their own safety shoes and work wear

Important points

The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.

Key information

Start date

28 April 2025

End date

16 June 2025

Time of day

Night Time

Part Time

3 hours per week

Location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff

Maps & directions

£: This course is free for unemployed adults or adults in receipt of specific benefits. If eligible, you do not pay the 'Course fee' listed under 'Course fee per year'. A registration fee of £10-40 may be charged. Any professional registration fee / exam fee / other fee listed will need to be paid for. Financial support for these costs may be available. To find our more go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding

Course code

WCCC1P02AA

L1

Qualification

CAVC Certificate

After I left school I got a job in retail but I soon realised it wasn’t for me. I’ve always been a practical person and I enjoy working with my hands so the Carpentry and Joinery course felt like a good fit. I know that learning this trade will stand me in good stead for the future in terms of employment opportunities. As I didn’t come straight from school my pathway onto this course was a little different, but I’ve always felt included and supported throughout my course. The tutors are amazing and the facilities are great here! Next year I’ll be looking to secure an apprenticeship locally and progress onto Level 3.

Megan Millward

Current Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery student.

£30,000

According to Lightcast 2022 data, the construction sector is due to grow by 9.1% in the Cardiff Capital Region between 2022-2026, with an average wage over £30,000 per year.

Students can progress onto a DIY maintenance course on the completion of this.

City Centre Campus, Cardiff

CCTC,
Dumballs Road,
Cardiff,
CF10 5FE

Directions

Women in Construction - Home Maintenance (Beginners)