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Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Aylesbury

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Aylesbury. Classes run at Central Training Academy Aylesbury, full-time during the day.

The course introduces you to the basic skills and knowledge needed to enter the construction industry. You'll cover health and safety, practical construction techniques, and the fundamentals of working on site. The course runs over 12 months. There are no formal entry requirements. You must be aged 16 to 19 years old, or 19 to 25 years old if you hold an Education Health Care Plan.

You'll finish with a NOCN Certificate in Basic Construction Skills.

Who this course is for

The Certificate in Basic Construction Skills are designed for those seeking an introductory route into the construction industry. They can be used to introduce learners to the initial skills and knowledge needed to enter the construction sector and will provide learners with the basic skills and knowledge and understanding required by the construction industry.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for undertaking this qualification. The qualification can be undertaken without any previous training or qualifications in this subject area.

You must be aged 16-19 or 19-25 if you hold an Education Health Care Plan.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the basic skills and knowledge needed to work in the construction industry.
  • You'll understand health and safety procedures on a construction site.
  • You'll explore different trades, including bricklaying, carpentry, and painting and decorating.
  • You'll develop practical skills used by construction operatives and labourers.
  • You'll learn how to work safely and follow instructions in a work environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Central Training Academy Aylesbury. Teaching is hands-on and practical, covering the skills and knowledge set out in the NOCN qualification. You'll be assessed through practical tasks and knowledge checks throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Central Training Academy Aylesbury will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Construction operative, carries out general tasks on building sites.
  • Labourer, supports skilled tradespeople on site.
  • Bricklayer, lays bricks and blocks to construct walls and structures.
  • Carpenter, works with timber on building projects.
  • Painter and decorator, finishes interior and exterior surfaces.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry, a step toward skilled carpenter roles and a CSCS card.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying, for those who want to specialise in bricklaying.
  • Level 2 NVQ in Construction Operations, broadens your skills across the construction sector.
  • Functional Skills Maths and English at Level 1 or Level 2, useful for apprenticeship applications.
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