Course Description
Construction Ground Work Skills
A great starting point if you are thinking of a career or apprenticeship in one of the construction trades, includes 4 weeks on-site work placement.
What Will I Study?
- Induction – Basic (005321)
- Safety and Manual Handling
- Safepass
- Kerb Flag and Pavior Laying – 4N2848
- Construction Ground Work Skills – 4N2848
- Concreting – 4N2849
- Career Planning
- In-Company Work Placement
Why Should I Apply?
- Develop essential skills to join the construction industry
- SafePass certification
- High demand sector
- Range of further training and career options
| College | Kerry College of Further Education & Training |
| Course Location | Tralee, Kerry |
| Course Category | Construction Safety, Construction & the Built Environment |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 4 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | QQI Level 4 Special Purpose Award Certificate in Construction Ground Work Skills (4S2854) |
| Course Start Date | 8th January 2024 |
| Course End Date | 7th June 2024 |
| Course Duration | 22 Weeks |
| Course Fee | No Fees |
| Entry Requirements | -MINIMUM- -Applicants must be 16+ years of age on entry to the course. -Junior Certificate standard or equivalent. -Mature applicant route available for applicants aged 23+. -Non-EU/EEA applicants must have permission to work in Ireland. -ADDITIONAL- -Good hand/eye co-ordination. -Ability to measure and quantify materials required for a job. -Ability to work as a team member and independently is desirable. -Be safety aware and ability to work at heights is desirable. -Physical attributes necessary to safely lift paving slabs, kerbs and other building materials is desirable. |
| Carear Path | Learners who successfully complete the course will achieve a Special Purpose Level 4 Award in Construction Ground Work Skills and will be eligible to seek employment as Construction Operatives. |
| Phone | 0667149696/0646622593 |
| Course Code | 370649 |
For information about Kerry College of Further Education & Training, please visit their college page on Whichcollege.ie by clicking here.
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