Multi Skills
Construction Trades
Welcome
A warm welcome to the Multi-Skills curriculum page! We can't wait to welcome you this September. Here you'll find lots of information about the Multi-Skills course, plus useful videos to watch and activities to take part in prior to starting your course.
Getting ready to start your course is exciting but at the same time you may be a little nervous. Don’t worry! Whether you’ve had some experience of this course or not, we are here to advise and guide you at this important time in your life.
Our tutors have put together a series of exclusive pre-enrolment activities to give you a taster of the work we will be doing in college. There are also links and resources that we think will help further your knowledge of this sector. We hope you find these interesting and useful.
Please don’t hesitate to contact any of the curriculum team if you have any questions about the course or the activities on this site. You will find our contact details below.
Stay safe and well and we look forward to seeing you very soon.
Contact Information
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with the team if you have any questions about the materials on this page or about your course in September.
amartin@wvr.ac.uk- Andrew Martin - Curriculum Manager
lmoorhouse@wvr.ac.uk- Lee Moorhouse - Carpentry & Joinery Lecturer
You can also request a 1:1 chat with our tutors over phone or video call. Click here to book.
Previous Learners' Achievements
As you can see from the images, the Multi Skills course allows you to develop your knowledge in a wide range of construction based activities and skills.
Multi skill learners often progress onto their chosen course after completing their qualification with several learners gaining apprenticeships in their chosen career path.
Social Media
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Pre-enrolment Activities
Please find below a selection of pre-enrolment learning materials for you to explore.
Stretcher Bond
Stretcher bond is the most common bond used in bricklaying. It's name comes from the fact that the front face of a brick is called the stretcher.
As a fun activity during lock-down, see if you can spot and photograph a wall in your local area that matches this bond. Remember this is the most common bond used in houses so it should be easy to spot.
Once you've taken the picture, either email it to amartin@wvr.ac.uk or jdunn@wvr.ac.uk or tag us on Twitter @wvrconstruction
Woodworking Joints
Level 1 Carpentry & Joinery focuses on the joinery, rather than the carpentry. Joinery is the process of making and creating anything out of wood, by cutting the wood into different joints and fixing them together. When you know how to recognise and create these joints, you can make anything you like out of wood!
Joinery is everywhere and different types of joints include: Dovetail, Mortice & Tenon, Lap joints, as well as many more. Some visual examples are provided.
A simple activity, in preparation for starting our Level 1 course: why not see how many joints you can find around your home? You might find them on a window, or a door, or even on your staircase. If you can find any woodworking joints in your house, take a picture and email them to us. We'd be interested to see what you find. You can reach us on the above email addresses or engage with us on our social media accounts.
Plumber Tool Kit - How many can you name?
The image above is a snapshot of SOME of the most common hand tools used by plumbers; tools that you will one day need to purchase when you become a certified engineer. See how many you can name. Send your answers to one of the email addresses above.
Useful Links & Resources
Please find below some extra resources that we would very much recommend that you explore. Enjoy!