Level 2 Certificate in Construction Operations

Level 1 Diploma

Course Location

College

Stockport College

Location

Stockport College

Further Details

Age

College 16-18

Department

Building Services

Course Start Date

Tuesday 2nd September 2025

Course Code

SFP-CO2C-1100

Course Overview

This course is designed to better your understanding of the principles of building construction, how to install protection barrier to enable the laying of paths, using a variety of methods, install drainage, construct foundations and slabs in concrete. You will develop good health and safety practices, learn how to interpret technical drawings and understand technical jargon- all whilst learning to work with other trades.

Course Requirements

4 GCSE’s at Grade 2 or above (including English and Mathematics)

What you will Learn

You will learn, develop and practise a variety of skills to enable you to build, repair and maintain groundworks

Assessment

You will be assessed on your practical ability to national standards and your theoretical knowledge will be tested by both paper and online exams.

Progression

Successful completion of this qualification will provide you with the knowledge and skills required for either progression into employment or onto an apprenticeship in this area

Career Options

Obviously, you could be a groundworker, from which you could then specialise in a particular area of mason paviour, driveways or conservatory bases. Also, down the line, you could even become a construction site manager.

Mandatory Units

Health, safety and Welfare in Construction
Principles of Construction
Construction Site Protection Barriers
Lay Domestic Drainage
Construct Foundations, Slabs & Paths in Concrete

Contact Details

For further information please contact T: 0161 886 7070 or E: info@trafford.ac.uk

Disclaimer

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.
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