Course Summary
Course Category: Traineeship Courses
Prepare for entry-level roles in construction and local services with this hands-on Traineeship. Gain industry certification and the essential digital and communication skills for today’s workforce.
On successful completion of this course, you will receive:
- The Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) Level 4 Special Purpose Award Certificate in Construction Groundwork Skills.
- The City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture, which is comparable to a Level 4 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)
- The Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management which is comparable to Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)
- All standalone ICDL modules lead to profile certification, providing industry-recognised digital competency.
- Individual industry certification will be provided on successful completion of relevant modules.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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4N2848 Laying Kerbs, Flags & Paviors
4N2849 Concreting
7573-159 Laying Hard Surfaces for External Landscaping
7573-160 Construct and Maintain Boundaries
7573-201 Prepare Ground or Area for Planting
7573-203 Plant a Tree
7573-224 Build Garden Walls and Pillars
7573-238 Mow Turf Using a Pedestrian Controlled Mower
8600-304 Writing for Business
ICDL-COE Computer and Online Essentials
ICDL-19 ICDL Workforce – Documents
ICDL-04 ICDL Workforce – Spreadsheets
6160-01 Working in Low Risk Confined Spaces
PPST STCW-95 Personal Survival Techniques
EFA STCW-95 Elementary First Aid
IOSH-MS Introducing Managing Safely in Construction
34P Location & Avoidance of Underground Services
32P Signing, Lighting & Guarding at Roadworks
33P Health & Safety at Roadworks
PHECC – FAR First Aid Response
Manual Handling For Workplace
Safepass
EUSR National Water Hygiene
EUSR Utility SHEA Water Passport
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Further Research
Career Progression
This traineeship provides a strong foundation for entry-level employment in construction, local authority services, and environmental maintenance.