Entry Level Construction Skills course in Doncaster. Classes run at Doncaster College. There are no formal entry requirements, so you can start without any previous construction experience. Over one year of full-time daytime study, you'll get hands-on introduction to five trades: bricklaying, carpentry and joinery, plastering, painting and decorating, and construction operations. This entry level construction skills qualification is a strong first step into the industry.
Who this course is for
This qualification 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.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements.
What you will learn
You'll practise core bricklaying techniques, including laying and bonding.
You'll develop carpentry and joinery skills used in everyday construction work.
You'll learn plastering methods for interior walls and surfaces.
You'll apply painting and decorating techniques to a range of surfaces.
You'll carry out general construction operations and site tasks.
You'll follow health and safety practices relevant to construction environments.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a classroom and workshop setting. Assessment is based on your practical work and skills demonstrations across each trade area. There are no formal written exams. You'll be assessed as you progress through each trade, showing what you can do in a real workshop environment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Doncaster College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer's labourer: support bricklayers on residential and commercial sites.
Carpentry assistant: help with framing, fixing, and joinery tasks.
Plastering assistant: mix and apply plaster under supervision.
Painter and decorator: prepare surfaces and apply finishes in homes and buildings.
Construction operative: general site work including clearing, loading, and assisting trades.
Groundworker: outdoor site preparation, drainage, and foundations.
What you could study next
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Construction Skills (City and Guilds) - the next step up, covering trade skills in more depth.
Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in a specific trade such as Bricklaying, Carpentry and Joinery, Plastering, or Painting and Decorating - these are the qualifications that lead toward skilled-worker roles and, eventually, a CSCS card.
Functional Skills English and Maths - useful alongside any construction qualification if you want to progress to apprenticeships or further study.
