Construction Skills (Painting, Tiling, Carpentry, Brickwork and Electrical) - Level 1 Certificate - CCCG
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Construction Skills (Painting, Tiling, Carpentry, Brickwork and Electrical) - Level 1 Certificate

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Start Date: 2 September 2024
Attendance: Full Time
Location: King's Cross Centre
Most suitable for: 16 - 18
Duration: 1 Year
Level: Level 1
CAREER PROSPECTS

ABOUT THE COURSE

This course will allow you to gain an introduction to the construction trades, such as bricklaying, carpentry and joinery, plastering, painting and decorating, construction operations, wall and floor tiling, electrical and plumbing.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Topics covered can include:

  • Bricklaying
  • Joinery
  • Wall and Floor Tiling
  • Construction
  • Operations
  • Painting and Decorating
  • Carpentry
  • Plastering
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical

WHAT WILL I NEED?

You do not need to have any previous qualifications.

All applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

The course is assessed throughout the year and with an end-of-course portfolio.

WHAT WILL IT COST?

School Leavers


If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August prior to the start date of your course and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your programme then your study with us will be free. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

WHAT CAN I DO AFTER?

This course will help you to move on to higher level courses, specialising in an area of construction - a sector where there are many jobs and employment opportunities.

WHERE STUDENTS PROGRESS TO AFTER THIS COURSE

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MEET SOME OF THE TEACHERS

Paolo Corchia

Paolo joined Westminster Kingsway College in October 2017. He began his teaching career in 2005 and spent the next four years working as a lecturer at various FE colleges in and around London teaching many types of Decorating and Construction courses.

From 2009 to 2017 Paolo worked within the Senior Management sector of FE leading supporting, developing, and growing curriculums. Before all of this, Paolo was a Painter and Decorator for 20 years working across different sectors of the industry which included domestic, commercial, and old heritage. During these years, he worked on many large projects, such as Hatfield House, Savoy Hotel and Leeds Castle.

Along with Paolo’s years of experience in the industry, he holds a Painting and Decorating Level 3 qualification, a PGCE, ALTP and an IQA.


The teachers listed may change, these shown are an example of the teachers who teach on these programmes.

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