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Entry Level Construction Skills in Stevenage

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration34 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact North Hertfordshire College for more info.

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About this course

Entry Level Construction Skills in Stevenage. Classes run at North Hertfordshire College Town Centre Campus, full-time during the day.

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. It is free if you are 16 to 18 years old. If you are 19 or over, fees may apply. You explore a range of trades over 34 weeks. Topics include carpentry, plastering, bricklaying, and plumbing. You learn through classroom sessions and hands-on workshop practice.

You finish with a City and Guilds Certificate in Construction Skills at Entry Level 3.

Who this course is for

Explore a wide range of construction trades by joining NHC’s Construction pathway! This is your chance to learn more about the opportunities available in the sector and find your trade.

Entry requirements

For entry level courses, there are no formal entry requirements.For level 1 courses, a minimum of five GCSEs are required at grade 3-1, or an entry level qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise constructing housing joints in carpentry.
  • You'll learn how to plaster render coats.
  • You'll build a half brick wall using bricklaying techniques.
  • You'll be introduced to plumbing fittings and basic plumbing work.
  • You'll develop an understanding of building technology and key construction terms.
  • You'll explore a range of trades to find the area that suits you.

How you will learn

You learn through a mix of classroom theory and practical workshop sessions. Theory sessions cover construction principles, building technology, and key terminology. Workshop sessions let you practise trade skills hands-on. You are assessed through practical tasks and coursework completed during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Hertfordshire College Town Centre Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Construction operative, carries out general tasks on building sites.
  • Labourer, supports tradespeople across a range of construction projects.
  • Carpentry assistant, helps with timber work and joinery tasks.
  • Plastering assistant, supports plastering and rendering work.
  • Bricklaying assistant, helps lay bricks and blocks on construction sites.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Construction Skills Course, the natural next step at North Hertfordshire College, covering trades in more depth.
  • Construction apprenticeship, earn while you learn and work toward a recognised trade qualification.
  • Level 2 NVQ in a specific trade such as carpentry, bricklaying, or plastering, needed to work as a skilled operative.
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