Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 1 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £23,000 to £35,000Level 1 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Live listings typically advertise £16.50 to £17 an hour. See the full Labourer salary guide.
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 1)
Any of these strengthens your application.
- Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills L147 courses
- Level 1 Diploma in Construction Skills L131 courses
- Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment (CSCS Green Card course) L129 courses
- Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills (Carpentry and Joinery) L124 courses
- Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery L124 courses
- Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment (CSCS Labourer's Card course) L19 courses
2
Add-on certificates
Complements to the main route. Where no level is shown, the awarding body does not specify one.
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Where this can take you
You could train on the job to be a qualified tradesperson or plant operator. You could also work in demolition or road resurfacing. With experience, you could become a team leader or construction site supervisor.
Courses for this career
Level 1
- Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills L147 courses
- Level 1 Diploma in Construction Skills L131 courses
- Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment (CSCS Green Card course) L129 courses
- Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills (Carpentry and Joinery) L124 courses
- Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery L124 courses
Level 2