Improving Bricklaying Skills

Virtual Courses and Careers Advice Event at Cornwall College St Austell – May 2021

20 May 2021, 17:00-19:00

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Virtual University Open Day at Cornwall College Camborne – May 2021

20 May 2021, 17:00-19:00

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Virtual University Open Day at Cornwall College St Austell – May 2021

20 May 2021, 17:00-19:00

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Virtual Apprenticeship Event at Cornwall College Camborne – May 2021

20 May 2021, 17:00-19:00

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Virtual Courses and Careers Advice Event at Cornwall College Camborne – May 2021

20 May 2021, 17:00-19:00

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£1.5bn college investment fund to help boost Cornish town

8th April 2021

Cornwall College St Austell has today been named as one of just 16 colleges in England to receive a share of £1.5 billion in the next phase of the government’s further education capital transformation fund.

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New funding available to upskill construction sector

8th December 2020

Businesses, the self-employed and the recently made redundant can now benefit from a new part-funded training designed to upskill and reskill the construction sectors’ workforce.

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Chance to upskill DIY skills

13th October 2020

A wide selection of trade skills can now be learned in 10 week practical courses at Cornwall College Camborne.

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Introduction to Bricklaying Skills (Saturday Skills)

Level 1 • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne

This introduction course is best suited anyone that is new to bricklaying. This course gives you the basics of bricklaying and the best start to produce basic brick and block walls to a good standard. On completion of the 'Introduction to Bricklaying' you will be able to construct simple stretcher bond walls and quoins. Please Note: Due to the recent Government announcement of a national lockdown unfortunately we will be looking to postpone all Saturday Skill courses until the 27th February 2021.

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Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plastering (OSAT)

Level 2 • Distance Learning • Cornwall College Camborne

Are you working in the construction industry but do not have a NVQ qualification in your specialist trade? If so On Site Assessment & Training (OSAT) is your route to gaining recognition for the skills that you possess. OSAT allows you to continue working full time on site with no college attendance needed. A specialist assessor will work with you in the workplace to guide you through your qualification ensuring you know exactly what to do to successfully complete your NVQ qualification. Completing a NVQ 2 in Plastering will make you eligible to apply for a CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card. ‘Completing an OSAT was ideal for me. My assessor was really helpful making sure I knew exactly what to do. Completing my NVQ means I have finally gained my trade qualification.’ Kevin Dunbavin, NV2 (OSAT) Plastering "

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Plastering Diploma

Level 1 • Full-time • Cornwall College Camborne

Plastering is an essential finishing trade within the construction industry. Plastering tasks can be varied and consist of internal plaster finishes and external render finishes. You could in time, progress within the industry and deal with more specialist materials like: Specialist external insulation systems Venetian plasters Flowing screeds Design screeds If you have an eye for detail you will excel in the plastering trade.

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