Free Level 1 Construction Course in Manchester – Bright Direction Training Manchester

CostFREE
Duration2 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Construction Course in Manchester. Classes run at Bright Direction Training Manchester, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. The course runs over 2 weeks part-time and covers the construction industry from the ground up: trades, materials, stages of construction, sustainability, and health and safety on site. It's designed to give you the knowledge to work safely and to move into Level 2 trade training. Entry requirements apply: you must be aged 19 or over, live in Greater Manchester, and be unemployed, on benefits, or earning under £23,104 a year.

Who this course is for

Our Government fully-funded, CSCS Construction Course gives you the skills and qualifications to gain employment in the construction industry.

The purpose of this qualification is to equip learners with the knowledge and understanding to progress to further training in a construction trade area at Level 2, and on completion at Level 2 to progress into a job role in the construction industry.

This Level 1 qualification provides learners with an overview of the construction industry and influencing factors both locally and nationally. Learners will also develop an understanding of the health and safety requirements for working in the construction industry. This qualification is made up of two units and assessed via two multiple choice examinations.

In addition, we pay for your CSCS card on successful completion of the course.

Entry requirements

Aged 19+ A resident of the Greater Manchester area? Are unemployed, in receipt of benefits OR earning less than £23,104 a year?

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the main areas and trades within the construction industry
  • You'll learn the stages of a construction project from start to finish
  • You'll identify common construction materials and their uses
  • You'll understand how to source information and use modern technology on site
  • You'll study sustainability practices in construction
  • You'll identify hazards and risks on a construction site
  • You'll learn about control measures, site inductions, and safe communication
  • You'll understand how to handle hazardous substances and lifting equipment safely

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at the centre over 2 weeks. Learning covers both construction knowledge and health and safety. Assessment is through the units that make up the NOCN Level 1 Award in Construction. The centre will confirm the exact assessment format before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bright Direction Training Manchester will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Construction labourer: entry-level site work once you hold a CSCS card
  • Construction operative: general duties across residential and commercial sites
  • Site assistant: supporting trades and site supervisors day to day
  • Groundworker: drainage, foundations, and groundworks at entry level
  • Demolition operative: clearance and preparation work on construction sites

What you could study next

This Level 1 construction qualification is a stepping stone toward Level 2 trade training. From there, you could work toward a Level 2 NVQ in a specific trade such as bricklaying, plastering, or carpentry. A Level 2 NVQ is what most carpenters, bricklayers, and other skilled tradespeople need to apply for a CSCS skilled-worker card. The provider also supports learners with CSCS card costs on successful completion of this course.

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