Free Level 1 Construction Crafts Course in Hounslow. Classes run at MIT Skills West London. This full-time daytime construction crafts course introduces you to the construction industry and lets you specialise in one trade pathway: Plastering, Carpentry and Joinery, Bricklaying, Fitted Interiors, or Painting and Decorating. There are no entry requirements. The course runs for 390 hours of classroom-based study. It's a solid starting point for anyone exploring a trade career before committing to a specialist apprenticeship or Level 2 qualification.
Who this course is for
The NOCN Level 1 Diploma in Construction Crafts is designed to provide an introduction to the construction industry. Learners will gain knowledge on how to prepare for a career in construction with some specific knowledge from their chosen pathway in either:
Plastering, Carpentry and Joinery, Bricklaying, Fitted Interiors or Painting and Decorating.
Entry requirements
This qualification is suitable for learners aged 14 years or over.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
What you will learn
You'll explore the construction industry and how it's organised.
You'll learn health, safety, and welfare practices on construction sites.
You'll develop practical skills in your chosen trade pathway (Plastering, Carpentry and Joinery, Bricklaying, Fitted Interiors, or Painting and Decorating).
You'll learn how to prepare and use tools and materials relevant to your chosen trade.
You'll gain knowledge of working practices and standards used across the construction sector.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and hands-on practical work in your chosen trade pathway. Assessment is carried out through a combination of practical tasks and knowledge-based activities. MIT Skills West London will confirm the specific assessment methods for your pathway before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. MIT Skills West London will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plastering labourer: support work on plastering and rendering projects.
Carpentry and joinery assistant: assist with timber framing, fitting, and finishing.
Bricklaying labourer: support bricklayers on residential and commercial builds.
Painter and decorator: apply finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
Construction operative: general site support across trades.
Fitted interiors installer: fit furniture, partitions, and interior fixtures.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Plastering: the next step if you want to work as a plasterer.
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry: leads toward a CSCS skilled-worker card for carpenters.
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying: builds the skills needed for bricklaying work.
Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating: takes your trade skills to a professional level.
Construction apprenticeship: combine paid work with structured training in your chosen trade.
