Self-Employment for the Building Trades
Course Overview
Self-Employment for the Building Trades
This course is an introduction into self-employment for tradespeople such as plumbers, electricians and painter decorators. This 2-week course provides the skills and knowledge required to be successful in self-employment.
The course will cover the following areas:
- Self employment
- Transferable skills and qualities
- Managing own finances
- Setting and achieving personal goals
- Communication within customer services
- Personal stress management
The first week of learning will be held from Tuesday 29 July to Thursday 31 July (3 days).
The second week of learning will take place from Monday 4 August to Thursday 7 August (4 days).
Located at: Online
Course Start: 28 July 2025
Study Mode: Part-time
Course Code: PCONPSA1
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
This course costs £480. This course may be FREE to study depending on your circumstances; please see 'Other funding information' for more details.
Other funding information
Course Content
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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which maybe added to your study programme, subject to approval from your chosen department.
If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.
Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The course information on this page was last updated 17 July 2025.
