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Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Basingstoke

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Basingstoke. Classes run at Basingstoke College of Technology, full-time during the day over 35 weeks.

This City and Guilds construction skills qualification gives you hands-on experience across a range of trades. You'll try bricklaying, carpentry, painting and decorating, and more. That makes it a strong starting point if you're not yet sure which trade to focus on.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Extended Certificate in Construction Skills.

Who this course is for

This one-year City & Guilds qualification is perfect for learners interested in working in the construction industry, but unsure which trade area to specialise in. The course provides the opportunity to develop practical skills needed by employers in the industry, whilst giving the learner a 'taster' of a variety of trades before choosing to progress into further learning in a specific trade.

Entry requirements

Please see our website for full details

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills used across the construction industry.
  • You'll try bricklaying techniques, including laying and jointing.
  • You'll learn basic carpentry and joinery skills.
  • You'll practise painting and decorating methods.
  • You'll handle and use common construction tools safely.
  • You'll follow health and safety rules on site.
  • You'll explore different trade areas to help you choose a specialism.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in workshops and classrooms. Assessment is based on practical tasks and assignments completed during the course. You'll build a portfolio of work that shows the skills you've developed across the different trade areas.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Basingstoke College of Technology will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Construction operative, carries out general labouring and site tasks.
  • Bricklayer, builds walls, partitions, and structures from brick and block.
  • Painter and decorator, prepares and finishes interior and exterior surfaces.
  • Carpenter, fits and installs timber structures, doors, and fixtures.
  • Construction site assistant, supports trades and keeps sites running safely.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying, the next step if you want to specialise in bricklaying.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry, for those who want to focus on carpentry and joinery.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating, a natural step toward a career as a decorator.
  • Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment, useful for working safely on any site.
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