Construction Vocational Taster

Construction Provision in North East England

At IB4E, we understand that traditional education doesn’t always meet the needs of every child. That’s why we offer a range of tailored alternative provision courses, designed to help young people thrive in a supportive environment. Our construction vocational provisions provides a unique opportunity for students to develop skills in a number of trades.

This vocational taster contains six modules, corresponding to different aspects of construction:

  • General construction operations
  • Bricklaying
  • Carpentry and joinery
  • Painting and decorative finishing
  • Health and safety in the construction sector
  • Careers in the construction sector

 

Each learner will need their own copy of the Short Course student book or an e-portfolio login – this contains the challenge content and recording documents.

Learners must present evidence of their activities in an organised portfolio or e-portfolio.

This will contain:

  • A record of challenges completed, with supporting evidence for each challenge
  • Recording documents, showing how learners have planned and reviewed their activities
  • Summary of achievement, highlighting skills development
  • Personal statement

Short Courses are widely used in formal and non-formal settings, by 13-19 year olds. Because they are multi-level, the focus is on completing challenges and skills development according to individual ability, although learners are expected to be working at Entry level 3 to Level 1.

For more information on this course, visit ASDAN’s website