People 1st
Construction Training Academy (Nutts Corner CITB NI)
Nutts Corner
Northern Ireland
Skills for Life and Work; Apprenticeship
Nutts Corner CITB NI, Construction Training Academy, 17 Dundrod Rd
BT29 4SR
028 9521 1863
Courses Available
Skills for Life and Work Bricklaying (NVQ qualifications and training in a vocational area alongside essential skills, personal development and employability). ApprenticeshipsNI Bricklaying / trowel occupations at Level 2 and Level 3. Level 3 NOCN Cskills Awards Diploma in Bricklaying (Construction) course code 600/8607/5. Additional pages: https://people-1st.co.uk/programmes/apprenticeships-ni/ ; https://people-1st.co.uk/qualifications/nocn-cskills-awards-level-3-diploma-in-bricklaying-construction/
Course Details
Skills for Life and Work: vocational training programme for school leavers; bricklaying taught within the Construction Training Academy in a live construction environment. Programme overview: minimum of one day a week learning practical skills; days on theory, self-development and careers; work placement when ready; two year course. ApprenticeshipsNI: trowel occupations qualifications to work as a bricklayer and confirm competency across bricklaying techniques; usually four days with employer and one day off-the-job training; waiting list open for all apprenticeship sectors. Level 3 Diploma topics include repair and maintain masonry structures; health, safety and welfare in construction; analysing the construction industry and built environment; analysing technical information, quantities and communication; construct decorative features; construct complex masonry structures. Course contact on the Level 3 diploma page: Roberta Patton r.patton@people-1st.co.uk. Main People 1st contact: 028 9066 9669 / hello@people-1st.co.uk.
Duration
Skills for Life and Work: two year course (per programme page).
Entry Requirements
Skills for Life and Work: no formal entry requirements to join the programme, but certain criteria must be met. Aged 16-17 years; if you have a disability you can join up to 22 years of age; if you have an in-care background you can join up to 24 years of age. ApprenticeshipsNI: have reached the minimum school-leaving age in Northern Ireland; be employed or about to begin paid employment in Northern Ireland; have been working for your current employer for less than six months when eligibility is assessed; work a minimum of 21 hours per week on a permanent contract; meet the entry requirements for the chosen apprenticeship. Level 3 Diploma: if working a minimum of 21 hours per week in the construction sector you may be eligible to access this course for free at any age through the All-Age Apprenticeships programme; conditions apply.
Next Intake
Waiting list open for all apprenticeship sectors (per apprenticeships-ni page)
FEES & FUNDING
Skills for Life and Work: £40 weekly allowance, plus the opportunity to earn student bonuses of up to £360 during the training; help and financial support towards travel expenses, paid holidays and childcare costs. ApprenticeshipsNI: Department fully funds the off-the-job training element where eligible; no training costs for eligible employers. Level 3 Diploma may be free via All-Age Apprenticeships if working a minimum of 21 hours per week; conditions apply.
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