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Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Huntingdon

CostFee:1158.00 Concession: 165.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Huntingdon. Classes run at Cambridge Regional College Huntingdon Campus, full-time over one year. You'll need GCSEs at grade 2 or above in Maths and English to enrol. The course covers a range of construction trades, giving you a broad introduction to how the industry works. You'll develop practical skills and employability knowledge across several areas of construction work. The course costs £1,158, with a concession rate of £165 available.

Who this course is for

Full time, one-year programme. On this course you will need to complete multiple units to gain the qualification. This qualification offers an engaging programme for 16 to 19 and also 19+ who wish to follow a vocationally related course to develop a range of employability skills essential for success in working life. This programme provides a variety of diverse and varied units, enabling students to have an introduction to the work of various occupations in the construction industry.

The course is made up of units relating to practical skills, which includes different trades within the construction industry. Theory units are to include Health and Safety and drawing/planning skills relating to the construction industry. Functional Skills or GCSE maths or English will also form part of the programme, and all learners will be required to study at an appropriate level.

You are expected to supplement College work with personal study at home or in the Learning Resource Centre.

Entry requirements

To access this course you will need GCSEs at grade 2 or above in Maths and English, general education and a keen interest in your chosen subject area.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the work of different occupations within the construction industry.
  • You'll develop employability skills relevant to working in construction.
  • You'll study health and safety practices used on construction sites.
  • You'll gain an introduction to construction materials, tools, and techniques.
  • You'll build an understanding of how different trades contribute to a construction project.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Cambridge Regional College Huntingdon Campus, studying full-time during the day. The qualification is made up of multiple units, each assessed as you progress through the year. Assessment methods are set by City and Guilds and will be confirmed by the centre before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cambridge Regional College Huntingdon Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Construction labourer - entry-level site support across trades
  • Groundworker - drainage, foundations, and groundworks
  • Maintenance operative - general repairs and upkeep in buildings
  • Construction yard operative - materials handling and site logistics
  • Demolition operative - safe clearance and site preparation

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering - a natural next step that goes deeper into a specific trade or construction discipline.
  • Level 2 NVQ in a specific trade (such as bricklaying, carpentry, or plastering) - leads toward skilled-worker status and a CSCS card.
  • Functional Skills Maths and English Level 2 - strengthens your application for Level 3 courses or apprenticeships if you want to progress further.
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