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

Topics covered can include:

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

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.

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

School Leavers

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, it will be free. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.

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.

This qualifications provides the ideal introduction to the construction industry and covers essential skills in the following construction trades: bricklaying, carpentry and joinery, plastering, painting and decorating, construction operations, wall and floor tiling, electrical and plumbing.

You will learn basic construction skills and knowledge and undertake various practical and knowledge-based activities. he course will cover a range of units which will allow you to have the underpinning knowledge to progress onto a level 2 qualification.

4 GCSE graded 2 or above.

You will be assessed through written portolfio work and pratical assessments which will be observed by your lecturer. Practical assessments will allow you to demonstrate the skills you have learnt throughout the course.

School Leavers

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, it will be free. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.

After completing this qualification you can go onto our Level 2 courses in Plumbing, Electrical or Maintenance Operations. 

The course will also allow you to progress onto painting and decorating courses as well as Apprenticeship options.