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Free Level 1 Construction Course in Harlow

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Construction Course in Harlow. Classes run at Harlow College, full-time during the day. The course runs for one year, typically three to four days per week. You'll cover health and safety in construction, plus practical units in plumbing and electrical work across 13 units in total. The course is hands-on but includes some theory and knowledge questions. You'll need a minimum grade 1 in GCSE English and Maths to start.

Who this course is for

The course delivered will be a Level 1 Diploma in Construction which covers an introduction to Health and Safety in construction and a number of plumbing units and electrical units. This will give you an insight and taster into the building services industry. The qualification is designed with a practical focus but does contain some theory and knowledge questions.

Overall you will be completing 13 units intended to improve your hand skills and knowledge to enable you to progress effectively onto the next level of qualification.

Entry requirements

Minimum of a grade 1 in English and Maths

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the basics of health and safety on construction sites.
  • You'll develop practical plumbing skills, including working with pipes and fittings.
  • You'll develop practical electrical skills as an introduction to the trade.
  • You'll build knowledge of water supplies, heating systems, and drainage.
  • You'll complete theory and knowledge questions alongside practical tasks.
  • You'll work through 13 units designed to improve your hand skills and technical knowledge.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom and workshop at Harlow College. The course has a strong practical focus, with tasks that develop your hand skills directly. You'll also complete theory and knowledge questions as part of the 13 units. Assessment is built into the units as you progress through the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Harlow College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Plumbing apprentice: how to become a plumber, starting at apprenticeship level.
  • Electrical apprentice: how to become an electrician, progressing from this qualification.
  • Construction labourer: entry-level site work in building services.
  • Plumbing and heating installer: installing systems in homes and commercial buildings.
  • Maintenance operative: general building services maintenance in properties.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Heating: the next step if you want to focus on plumbing. Leads toward a career as a qualified plumber.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations: the next step for the electrical route. Builds on the skills you've started here.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Construction Skills: a broader construction route if you want to keep your options open before specialising.
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