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Kings Cross Construction Skills Centre

Diploma training

Level 1 Diploma in General Construction & Multi Skills

Open to Camden & Islington residents aged 16 to no upper age limit.

The courses will be both full and part time dependent on age. There is an opportunity for these courses to lead onto an apprenticeship in your chosen trade.

These qualifications provide the ideal introduction to the construction industry and cover essential skills in the following construction trades:

Bricklaying
Carpentry and joinery
Plastering
Painting and decorating
Construction operations
Wall and floor tiling
Electrical
Plumbing

This qualification is suitable for those wanting an introduction to the variety of construction trades and to decide which trade is the right one to pursue a career in.

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Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery

Open to Camden & Islington residents aged 16 to no upper age limit.

The courses will be both full and part time dependent on age. There is an opportunity for these courses to lead onto an apprenticeship in your chosen trade.

The training will include:

You will learn the following practical skills & theoretical knowledge including
Health, Safety & Welfare in Construction
Principles of Building Construction
Information & communication
Carry Out First Fix Flooring & Roofing
Carry Out First Fix frames
Partitions & Stairs
Set Up and Operate a Circular Saw

Level 1 and 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation

Open to Camden & Islington residents aged 16 to no upper age limit.

The courses will be both full and part time dependent on age. There is an opportunity for these courses to lead onto an apprenticeship in your chosen trade.

This electronics course is for you if you want to gain the skills required to work in a wide range of industries. Electronic engineers focus on all the electronic devices in the home or workplace. The training will include:

Health and safety in building services engineering
Principles of electrical science
Electrical installations technology
Installation of wiring systems and enclosures
Understand how to communicate within building services engineering

You will be taught practical sessions in fully equipped workshops. Theory sessions will be delivered in the classroom using a range of teaching tools and techniques.

Level 1 and 2 Diploma in Plumbing

Open to Camden & Islington residents aged 16 to no upper age limit.

The courses will be both full and part time dependent on age. There is an opportunity for these courses to lead onto an apprenticeship in your chosen trade.

The training will include:

Scientific principles for domestic , industrial and commercial plumbing
Common plumbing processes
Cold water systems
Domestic hot water systems
Understanding and carrying out site preparation and pipework fabrication techniques for domestic plumbing and heating systems
Understanding and applying domestic cold water system installation and maintenance techniques
Understanding how to communicate with others, within building services engineering

You will be taught practical sessions in fully equipped workshops. Theory session will be delivered in the classroom using a range of teaching tools and techniques.

Additional Services

In addition to the level 2 diplomas KXCSC will be delivering apprenticeships in these trades and painting and decorating and groundworks.

Our other services include:

Information, advice and guidance
Pre apprenticeship training
Apprenticeships
CSCS test
BTEC Level 1 award in health and safety
CV workshops
Interview skills training
Bespoke construction skills training linked to job opportunities
Access to a wide range of training opportunities
Jobs and work placements
Graduate and undergraduate positions