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Entry Level Construction Skills in Croydon

Cost£1,065.00
Duration7 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start12 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Entry Level Construction Skills in Croydon. Classes run at John Ruskin College on Tuesday evenings, from 5pm to 8pm.

The course is a hands-on introduction to trade skills used across the construction industry. No previous knowledge or experience is needed. You'll cover bricklaying, carpentry and joinery, plastering, wall and floor tiling, painting and decorating, plumbing, electrical basics, and construction operations. The course takes 7 weeks part-time, making it easy to fit around other commitments.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Award in Construction Skills at Entry Level 3.

Who this course is for

19+

Entry requirements

No previous knowledge or experience is required.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise bricklaying techniques using appropriate tools and materials.
  • You'll develop carpentry and joinery skills through practical workshop activities.
  • You'll learn plastering methods and how to apply them to surfaces.
  • You'll work on wall and floor tiling in a workshop setting.
  • You'll explore painting and decorating techniques used on construction sites.
  • You'll gain an introduction to plumbing and basic electrical work.
  • You'll learn about construction operations and how different trades work together.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and practical workshop activities. Each unit is assessed through practical assignments, so you demonstrate your skills by doing rather than sitting written exams. You'll use real tools and materials throughout the course. Steel toe-capped boots and overalls are required for all workshop sessions.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to wear steel toe-capped boots at all times in the workshops. You'll also need overalls. John Ruskin College will confirm any additional requirements before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Construction operative, carries out general tasks across building sites.
  • Labourer, supports tradespeople with materials and site preparation.
  • Painter and decorator, applies finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
  • Tiler, fits wall and floor tiles in residential and commercial properties.
  • Plasterer's assistant, helps with surface preparation and plastering work.
  • Maintenance operative, handles basic repairs and upkeep in buildings.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying, for those who want to specialise in bricklaying as a trade.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery, a natural next step if carpentry is the area you enjoy most.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Plastering, for learners who want to develop plastering as a core skill.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating, leading toward work as a qualified decorator.
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