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Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Chichester

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Chichester. Classes run full-time during the day at Chichester College. There are no formal entry requirements, so you can start without previous qualifications in the subject. Over one year, you'll get hands-on experience across several trades, including brickwork, carpentry and joinery, and plumbing. This broad construction skills qualification helps you find the area you want to specialise in before committing to a single trade.

Who this course is for

The construction skills course is our most popular course within the construction department and is our go-to level one course for learners who want to learn about construction. It introduces you to the sector and the different trade or building service roles that exist.

You may want to taste several different areas to develop a broad range of skills and find what area you are most interested in pursuing. Our multi-skills route will see you taste brickwork, carpentry & joinery, plumbing and electrical.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. This is our entry level course designed for learners who are interested in construction and need to improve their Maths / English abilities.

A positive attitude, enthusiasm towards learning and attendance is important. Your progress will be reviewed regularly throughout the year.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore brickwork techniques and basic masonry skills.
  • You'll practise carpentry and joinery tasks used on construction sites.
  • You'll get an introduction to plumbing and building services.
  • You'll develop an understanding of the different trade roles in the construction sector.
  • You'll build practical skills across multiple construction disciplines.
  • You'll work on improving your Maths and English alongside your trade learning.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom and workshop at Chichester College. Your progress is reviewed regularly throughout the year. Assessment is based on your practical work and coursework across the different trade areas you study. There is no formal exam requirement for entry, and your tutor will track your development as you move through each area of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Chichester College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Carpenter's labourer: assist on site with timber and joinery work.
  • Plumber's mate: support a qualified plumber on domestic or commercial jobs.
  • Bricklayer's labourer: help lay bricks and blocks under supervision.
  • Construction operative: general site work across a range of tasks.
  • Maintenance assistant: basic repairs and upkeep in buildings or facilities.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry (City and Guilds): the next step if you want to specialise in carpentry and joinery, and a step toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating: moves you toward qualified plumber status.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying: the route to take if brickwork is the trade you want to pursue.
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