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Best Construction Apprenticeships Courses

Our free online construction courses cover the foundations of masonry and working with different materials to techniques for achieving straight lines on the horizontal and vertical planes. Working safely is of paramount importance and our courses cover on-site safety whether carrying out building work or a demolition. There are courses on everything from construction methodology to using 3D design software and right through to struct...…Read More

11 Free Courses
203,947 Learners
38,475 Certificates & Diplomas Earned

Certificate

Intermediate Level

engineering

Forklift Operator Training

3-4 hrs 51,409 learners

You Will Learn How To

Discuss the importance and key components of a forklift
Explain the different types and uses of forklifts
Outline the control mechanism of forklifts
Recall the safety precautions to take before ... Read More

Certificate

Beginner Level

engineering

Construction Safety and Health

3-4 hrs 82,536 learners

You Will Learn How To

Describe the SMP20
Outline the different sections in the SMP20
Discuss forms in SMP20
Identify key Identify the key regulations tha... Read More

Certificate

Rigging and Lifting: Equipment and Devices

Intermediate Level

engineering

Rigging and Lifting: Equipment and Devices

3-4 hrs 13,085 learners

You Will Learn How To

Explain rigging and lifting and describe the associated ...
Discuss the prerequisites of a safe and protective works...
Identify various rigging and lifting equipmen... Read More

Certificate

Beginner Level

business

Become a Painter and Decorator

5-6 hrs 20,266 learners

You Will Learn How To

Summarize what painters and decorators do
List the qualifications and skills required to be one
Evaluate the types of risks you might face while paintin...
Recall safety information about working at he... Read More

Certificate

Beginner Level

engineering

Introduction to Masonry

2 - 3 hrs 8,948 learners

You Will Learn How To

Discuss the importance of masonry as a trade
Outline its history
Define the terms associated with masonry
Describe common masonry units and building ma... Read More

Certificate

Intermediate Level

engineering

Theory of Plastering and Skimming

2 - 3 hrs 450 learners

You Will Learn How To

Define plastering, its purpose, and its significance in ...
Identify and differentiate between various plastering te...
Recognise and work with different materials u... Read More

Certificate

Bricklaying and Masonry Techniques for Beginners

Advanced Level

engineering

Bricklaying and Masonry Techniques for Beginners

2 - 3 hrs 3,878 learners

You Will Learn How To

Explain the concept of bricklaying
Recognise the responsibilities of bricklayers
Identify the various tools used for bricklayi... Read More

Diploma

Intermediate Level

engineering

Diploma in Power Tool Operations and Management

6-10 hrs 4,364 learners

You Will Learn How To

Explain how to use a drill machine
Discuss how to operate a circular saw safely
State the entire operation process of a chain... Read More

Certificate

Intermediate Level

engineering

Safety in Construction: Fall Hazards

2 - 3 hrs 4,388 learners

You Will Learn How To

Describe the anatomy of a fall and differentiate between...
State the hazards related to fatal falls in construction...
Compare ‘fall restraint systems’ and ‘fall ar... Read More

Certificate

Beginner Level

personal-development

Fundamentals of a Handyperson

3-4 hrs 9,274 learners

You Will Learn How To

Describe the roles and responsibilities of a handyperson...
Examine the basic tools and equipment necessary to becom...
Describe the various electrical issues that a handyperso...
Analyse the different kinds of plumbing skill... Read More

Certificate

Beginner Level

personal-development

Introduction to Home Improvement

2 - 3 hrs 5,349 learners

You Will Learn How To

State the role of an interior designer in the home impro...
Relate how the physical nature of DIY gives a person muc...
Categorise the different tools that are required for var...
Outline the basic steps involved in painting,... Read More

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