Free Entry Level Construction Skills in Selby

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level Construction Skills Course in Selby. Classes run at Selby College, full-time during the day.

You'll study for one year, covering the practical and safety knowledge used on construction sites. Units include health and safety, working with tools, and basic construction techniques. You'll complete a BKSB assessment before you start, and you'll need 3 GCSEs at grades 9 to 1, including English and Maths.

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

Who this course is for

This course is now full at Wakefield for September 2026 enrolment. Please see our wide range of alternative course options within Construction and other subject areas, which still have places available. If you wish to be added to a waiting list for this specific course, please select ‘request information’ to make an enquiry, however there will be no guarantee of a place becoming available, so we encourage you to continue looking at other options. For further information, contact course information on [email protected] or call 01924 789111.

This is an ideal course for those who are looking to learn on a full-time basis; have identified they want to enter the construction industry and are looking to identify the specific craft area for a career.

Construction Skills study programmes start with an Entry Level 3 Award; a Level 1 Certificate or Level 2 Certificate.

Learners typically progress from this to either a Level 1 Extended Certificate or a Level 1 Diploma in a craft area; or the Level 2 Certificate in Multi Skills:

Learner’s progress from the Level 2 certificate to a Level 2 Technical Certificate/Diploma in a craft area.

A construction worker can earn from £17,000 per year and with experience has the potential to earn over £32,000.

These study programmes include learning that relates to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals.

  • Goal 4: Quality education
  • Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
  • Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

On a construction, skills study programme, you will learn through classroom teaching and activity incorporating IT access. The college has designated workshops and through practical activity, you will develop your skills.

This learning is supplemented with engagement with industry specialists. The extent of this depends on the study programme and varies from guest speakers and site visits to carrying out practical activity in a live environment supervised and assessed in this environment.

Entry requirements

3 GCSEs at Grade 9-1, including English and Maths.

All learners will be required to complete a BKSB assessment.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the health and safety rules that apply on construction sites.
  • You'll practise using hand tools and basic construction equipment.
  • You'll understand how to work safely alongside others in a team.
  • You'll explore the different trades and roles within the construction industry.
  • You'll develop skills in measuring, marking out, and following instructions.
  • You'll learn how to handle and store materials correctly.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical activities at Selby College. Assessment is carried out through observation of practical tasks and short written or oral questions. Your tutor will assess your skills as you work through each unit. You'll also complete a BKSB assessment at the start to help plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Selby College 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 and keeps sites running smoothly.
  • Groundworker, prepares land and lays foundations for construction projects.
  • Site assistant, helps with materials, tools, and site organisation.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Award or Certificate in Construction Skills, a natural next step to build on your Entry Level 3 Award.
  • Level 2 Diploma in a specific trade such as bricklaying, carpentry, or plastering, leading toward skilled-worker roles.
  • A construction apprenticeship, combining paid work with further training in your chosen trade.

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