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Free Level 1 Construction Course in Walsall

CostFREE
Duration6 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyHighfield Awarding Body awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 An Introduction to Construction Course in Walsall. Classes run at Juniper Training Centre, full-time during the day. This an introduction to construction course focuses on the roofing industry, giving you hands-on experience across three disciplines: Waterproof Membranes, Roof Sheet and Cladding, and Roof Slate and Tiling. The course runs for 6 months and also gives you the chance to gain your CSCS card, plus standalone qualifications in Working at Heights, Manual Handling, Abrasive Wheels, and Fire Warning. No entry requirements.

Who this course is for

This course provides learners with an insight into the roofing industry. Working in our custom built training centre, learners are offered a taster into the 3 disciplines available in the industry; Waterproof Membranes, Roof Sheet and Cladding, and Roof Slate and Tiling.

Learners are also provided with an opportunity to gain their CSCS card alongside standalone qualfications in Working at Heights, Manual Handling, Abrasive Wheels and Fire Warning.

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll work with Waterproof Membranes, learning the basics of flat roofing systems.
  • You'll handle Roof Sheet and Cladding materials and techniques.
  • You'll practise Roof Slate and Tiling skills in a purpose-built training environment.
  • You'll learn how to work safely at heights.
  • You'll cover Manual Handling techniques to protect yourself on site.
  • You'll study Abrasive Wheels safety and correct usage.
  • You'll learn about Fire Warning systems and procedures.
  • You'll prepare to apply for your CSCS card.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a custom-built training centre. Classroom-based teaching covers health and safety topics including Working at Heights, Manual Handling, Abrasive Wheels, and Fire Warning. Practical work covers the three roofing disciplines. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and knowledge-based activities aligned with the Highfield Level 1 Certificate in an Introduction to Construction.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Juniper Training Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Roofing operative: entry-level role laying slates, tiles, or membranes
  • Cladding operative: fitting roof sheets and wall cladding systems
  • Flat roofing labourer: supporting waterproof membrane installation teams
  • Construction labourer: general site work across roofing and trades
  • Roofing apprentice: combine work and further training toward a full trade

What you could study next

  • Level 2 NVQ in Roofing Occupations: the next step if you want to specialise in slating, tiling, or flat roofing and work toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
  • Level 2 Award in Working at Heights: a standalone safety qualification valued by roofing and construction employers.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Construction: broader construction knowledge to support a move into other trades or site roles.
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