Christmas Closure Information

Our campuses close on Friday 20th December and re-open on Thursday 2nd January 2025 for the Christmas Break.

Students will return to timetabled lessons on Monday 6th January 2025.

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City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Construction Skills

Colchester Institute in conjunction with Job Centre Plus are offering these FREE* SWAP course to gain the necessary skills, knowledge and confidence to start a career in construction.

There is a guaranteed job interview with an industry employer and the opportunity to gain a CSCS Labourer Card.

Pathway 1: Bricklaying, Plastering, and Painting and Decorating Pathway

Programme dates: TBC

Sign up day at the Department for Work and Pensions: TBC

14 Headgate, Colchester, CO3 3FH
(the main entrance is on Southway)

*Eligibility criteria applies

An example of what you could learn:

  • Tiling a plain wall
  • Cutting and fixing tiles to a wet area
  • Constructing housing joints
  • Fixing architraves and skirtings
  • Gauged mortar and plaster mixing
  • Cutting and fixing plasterboard
  • Applying render and plaster skin coats
  • Removal of paint coatings from surfaces
  • Applying paint materials to surfaces
Pathway 2: Tiling, Kitchen Fitting, and Plumbing Pathway

Programme dates: TBC

Sign up day at the Department for Work and Pensions: TBC

14 Headgate, Colchester, CO3 3FH
(the main entrance is on Southway)

*Eligibility criteria applies

An example of what you could learn:

  • Tiling a plain wall
  • Cutting and fixing decorative panels
  • Cutting and fixing tiles to wet areas
  • Removing and refitting water-filled radiators
  • Connecting pipes and fitting to appliances
  • Constructing housing joints
  • Fixing architraves and skirtings
  • Constructing angle halving joints
City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Construction Skills
LevelLevel 1
LocationColchester
Duration6 weeks
Study ModePart-Time
Campus / Adult Skills CentreColchester Campus
Start DateSee individual pathways
PriceFree (*Eligibility criteria applies)
Course Booking Line: 01206 583777

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