Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Doncaster for Young People with an EHCP
CostUsually funded by your local authority
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
For young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), usually aged 16 to 25. Places are usually arranged through your local authority.
About this course
Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Doncaster. Classes run at Doncaster Deaf Trust, daytime with flexible study over one year. You'll get hands-on experience across a range of construction trades, including tiling, bricklaying, plastering, and painting and decorating. It's a practical introduction to the construction industry, giving you a broad picture of the skills involved before you focus on a specific trade. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this level 1 construction skills qualification is the right starting point for you.
Who this course is for
This course is designed to give students a taster of the different skills involved in the construction industry. Practical skills covered include; tiling, brick laying, plastering, and painting and decorating.
What you will learn
You'll practise tiling techniques on walls and floors.
You'll learn the basics of bricklaying, including laying courses and using mortar.
You'll develop plastering skills, including applying and finishing plaster.
You'll cover painting and decorating, including preparation and application.
You'll gain an overview of how different construction trades work together on site.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a classroom and workshop setting. Assessment is based on the skills you demonstrate during practical tasks across each trade area. Attendance is daytime with flexible study to fit around your schedule.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Doncaster Deaf Trust will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Painter and decorator: apply finishes in homes and commercial buildings.
Plasterer: prepare and finish interior walls and ceilings.
Bricklayer: lay bricks and blocks on construction projects.
Tiler: fit wall and floor tiles in residential and commercial settings.
Construction labourer: support tradespeople across a range of site tasks.
Maintenance operative: carry out basic repairs and upkeep in buildings.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award or Certificate in Construction Skills (City and Guilds) - go deeper into a specific trade after your taster.
Level 2 Diploma in Plastering, Bricklaying, or Painting and Decorating - the next step if you want to train seriously in one trade.
Functional Skills Maths and English at Level 1 or 2 - useful alongside any construction qualification and often required for apprenticeships.
