Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Hastings – East Sussex College Group Hastings
Cost�2000.00 A range of specified PPE will be required for this course and will cost approximately �50.A basic tool kit is recomended but not essential. The PPE required will consist of safety boots and yellow heigh vis. There are also a number of opportun
Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Hastings. Classes run at East Sussex College Group Hastings, full-time during the day. This one-year construction skills course introduces you to carpentry and joinery, covering health and safety, building construction principles, hand tools, power tools, and making wood joints. You'll work in a purpose-built carpentry workshop, practising the fundamental techniques used in the trade. English and maths are part of the course. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right starting level.
Who this course is for
Join us for this Level 1 Carpentry & Joinery course as we give you the perfect introduction to the world of working with wood. We'll tell you more about the industry, the types of environments that carpenters work in, and show you a range of tools and skills you'll need for a career as a carpenter, Joiner, or any wood related trade.
Entry requirements
You will need to demonstrate an ability to achieve Level 1 English and maths by the end of the course through an initial assessment.
What you will learn
You'll learn health, safety and welfare practices on construction sites.
You'll study the principles of building construction.
You'll practise maintaining and using basic hand tools.
You'll develop skills using power tools to cut and sand wood.
You'll learn how to produce a range of woodworking joints.
You'll gain an understanding of the environments carpenters work in.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom teaching and hands-on practical work in a purpose-built carpentry workshop. Assessment runs throughout the course. Practical tasks make up 60% of your assessment, coursework 10%, and exams 30%. Accuracy and completing tasks within set time frames are part of how you're assessed. Your tutor will give you feedback throughout to help you progress.
What you will need to bring
The course fee is £2,000. You'll also need to budget around £50 for PPE, which includes safety boots and a yellow high-visibility jacket. A basic tool kit is recommended but not essential. East Sussex College Group Hastings will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter's labourer. Entry-level role supporting carpenters on site.
Joinery workshop assistant. Supporting production of doors, frames and fittings.
Construction operative. General site work across trades.
Shopfitter's assistant. Fitting out retail and commercial interiors.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry. The next step toward skilled carpenter status and a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery. Covers both bench joinery and site work in more depth.
Construction Apprenticeship (Level 2). Combine paid work on site with further training toward a recognised trade qualification.
