Students will develop their skills in our dedicated classrooms and workshops, using suitable tools and materials. This course is made up of a number of units including:

• Introduction to health and safety in construction
• Introduction to the construction industry
• Bending and jointing copper pipes
• Working with non-manipulative fittings
• Constructing combined frames (Copper, Plastic, Low Carbon Steel)
• Installing rain water goods
• Working with low carbon steel pipes and fittings
• Removing and refitting water-filled radiators
• Connecting flex to common apparatus
• Constructing PVC wiring systems
• Installing one way lighting circuits
• Installing two way lighting circuits
• Assembling 13 amp switched sockets wired in ring final circuit
• Cutting, bending, joining and threading conduit
• Tiling a plain wall

3 GCSEs Grades A*-D. Alternatively, applicants will be considered based on interview and a satisfactory skills scan, with a desire and commitment to complete the course they would wish to study.

• Practical and written assignments

• 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.