Key Skills — Construction : Practical Skills This module is aimed at individuals who wish to develop their practical skills in the resurgent construction industry .
Tuition will focus on developing the skills and competencies necessary to :
Select the correct tools and equipment for specific tasks Identify different types of bricks and concrete blocks , and their appropriate use Correct maintenance of tools and equipment Following basic drawings Setting out work Cutting bricks / blocks
On completion participants will be able to construct a sample range of brick and block structures
This will be an 8-week programme , commencing in September , 2023 . It will run on Monday and Tuesday mornings , from 10:00 – 12:30
The above skills may be considered a pre-requisite for working in the construction industry , and will be valuable assets to learners in the coming years .
Kildare FETC will also offer QQI certified modules in brick and block-laying and Hard Landscape Construction for candidates who fully complete the preparation course .