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You will study in the new Construction Skills Centre which provides you with realistic working
environments and allows you to work with the latest equipment and materials. You will learn about both
the theoretical and practical elements of your chosen trade and will also gain an understanding of health
Name: Karl Ferguson
and safety. You will also study Key Skills in Information Communication Technology (ICT), Application of
Numbers and Communication.
Age: 17
Previous School:
Course Title Course How long is What will I learn? What qualifications
Holywell High School
Code Level the course? do I need?
Full Course Title: Foundation Construction
K4653 Entry to Entry 1 Year
An introduction to the trades and
No formal qualifications
Award (FCA) - Brickwork Construction
skills within the Construction
required.
Industry.
Next Step: Intermediate Construction
Improve your basic skills in English
and Maths.
Award (ICA) and NVQ 2
in Brickwork
K1529 Foundation CAA - 1 Year
Use specific techniques and 4 GCSEs at grade E or
Comments:
Construction Level 1
equipment to plan, prepare and
above, 1 of which must be
construct brickwork and block -
Maths, English or Science.
Diploma in
work structures.
Brickwork*
I have enjoyed my course at Deeside College over the last year.
It has given me an insight into bricklaying and the Construction
K1541 Foundation CAA - 1 Year
How to plan, prepare and 4 GCSEs at grade E or
Industry.
Construction Level 1
construct various wood joints to
above, 1 of which must be
complete projects and structures.
Maths, English or Science.
Diploma in
Staff have been both knowledgeable and helpful. They have
How to use portable power
Carpentry &
supported me throughout the course and entered me for the
tools.
Joinery*
Construction Skills Regional Final.
K1572 Foundation CAA - 1 Year
Understand the various 4 GCSEs at grade E or
Construction Level 1
techniques and methods for
above, 1 of which must be
applying paint, wall-covering and
Maths, English or Science.
Diploma in
finishes, and prepare for work
Name: Jason Gibbins
Painting & projects.
Decorating*
Age: 19
Previous School: Holywell High School
K1565 Plumbing/ City & 1 Year
How to design, plan and install 4 GCSEs at grade E or
Copper Tube Guilds -
copper pipe-work systems for
above, 1 of which must be
Full Course Title: Foundation Construction Award (FCA) -
domestic heating and plumbing
Maths, English or Science.
Domestic Level 1
applications.
Carpentry & Joinery
Installation
Next Step: Intermediate Construction Award
E1175 Electro- City & 1 Year
Correct procedures, principles, 4 GCSEs at grades A*-C
(ICA) - Carpentry & Joinery
technical Guilds -
application and regulations for
including Maths grade C,
installing and testing electrical
English, and ICT or a
Installation Level 2
circuits.
Science.
Comments:
How to install house alarms and
create central heating wiring
I had previously completed a Product Design and Engineering
systems plus industrial
applications.
course in high school and was interested in a course that would
*The Intermediate Construction Award (ICA) qualification in this area is also offered at Deeside College. However, you must
give me practical skills.
have completed the Foundation Construction Award (FCA) qualification.
I have enjoyed all aspects of my course, which include theory,
practical work and technical drawing. I have especially enjoyed the
Career Paths
practical side of the course and being shown the necessary skills to
Carpenter/Joiner
produce detailed work.
Bricklayer
Did you know?
Painter/Decorator
Every year the Construction industry offers career opportunities
Plumber
for enough people to fill Wembley Stadium, and more than 35%
Heating & Ventilation Technician
of people are their own boss and run their own companies
Electrical Engineer
NEED HELP? Call switchboard on 01244 831531 / Student Services on 01244 834511 or visit our website www.deeside.ac.uk Sports Scholarships available if you represent your County/Country. You don’t need to be studying sport to qualify please see page 57
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