Course Summary
Course Category: Employment / Lifelong Learning
This course serves as an ideal entry point for individuals aspiring to secure an apprenticeship or a professional career within the construction trades. By providing a solid foundation in core industry principles and practical skills, the program bridges the gap between novice interest and professional readiness.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Health & Safety Training
- Safe Pass Certification (SOLAS)
- Manual Handling Certificate of Competence
General Construction Skills
- How to use construction tools and equipment
- How to mix and lay concrete
- Introduction to site safety practices
Brickwork & Blockwork
- Setting up for brickwork/blockwork
- Mixing and applying mortar
- Laying bricks and blocks
Plastering Techniques
- Setting up for plastering
- Mixing and applying scratch coats
- Finishing plaster on block walls
Carpentry & Woodworking
- Using carpentry hand tools and power tools
- Constructing stud walls
- Making door frames and assisting with roofing
Work Placement Experience
- 4-week construction site placement arranged by Kerry College
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.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Further Research
Career Progression
This hands-on immersion allows students to apply their training in a live construction environment, build essential industry connections, and gain the practical confidence necessary to succeed as a modern tradesperson.