Level 2 Diploma: Groundworks

Are you interested in a career in construction?

BMet are offering a L2 Construction Operations - General Construction (Groundworks) course at James Watt College. 

The practical elements of the course will take place at their mock Groundworks site adjacent to James Watt College. 

This is a great opportunity to learn practical skills and gain qualifications that will allow you to find work in the industry. Best of all, it's absolutely free!

Assessment day: Wednesday 15 January 2025

Course location: James Watt College, Aldridge Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B44 8NE

Course start date: Thursday 23 January 2025

Course schedule: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for 15 weeks

Course includes:

  • Erect and dismantle site protection barriers
  • Lay domestic drainage
  • Construct foundations, slabs and pathing in concrete
  • Access to a dedicated personal tutor with experience and still working in the construction industry
  • Access to the Groundworks site adjacent to James Watt College

Candidates must: 

  • Be unemployed and in receipt of a benefit such as Jobseeker's Allowance and Universal Credit
  • Be 19+ as of 31 August 2024 and have lived in the UK for the past three years
  • Complete an initial assessment in Maths & English

To secure a place on the course, please email adultskills@bmet.ac.uk or call 0121 362 1174.