Construction Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development - Entry 3

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Length 35 weeks
Study Full-Time
Location Carlisle College

Qualification Gained

Entry 3 Certificate in Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development

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More about the course

This Entry Level Certificate in Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development is designed to provide an introduction to working in the Construction industry. It also develops generic employability skills designed to build confidence for the workplace.

This course is for students who are not ready for a Level 1 but would like to develop their employability and communication skills, leading to greater independence, opportunities for work and access to higher level qualifications.

This is a rich and varied course and will give you the opportunity to study bricklaying, plastering and painting and decorating. You will also study other vocational skills that will help you make up your mind about your career and help you to build your confidence with studying.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any time.

What will I achieve?

Upon successful completion of this course, you will achieve an Entry 3 Certificate Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development.

What will I learn?

Bricklaying
Plastering
Painting and Decorating
Health and Safety
Tiling
Personal Development and Career Development

How is the course taught?

You will spend a great deal of time ‘learning by doing’ although there will be classroom lessons. You will work with the tutor to develop a portfolio of evidence.

How am I assessed?

You will be assessed throughout the year by your tutor.

Although there are no formal examinations you will have to work with your tutor to develop your folder of evidence to show that you have developed key skills.

Where can I progress?

Upon completion of this course, this course will give you a very good base from which to study a range of Level 1 courses at Carlisle College.

Course Costs

If you are aged 16-18 when you begin your course you are likely to be eligible for free tuition. Detailed information can be found within the financial support section.