Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Malvern. Classes run at Heart of Worcestershire College Malvern Campus. You'll study full-time during the day, covering practical construction tasks alongside classroom theory. The course runs for one year and introduces you to a range of construction trades, including carpentry and joinery, as well as health and safety and employability skills. You'll need a minimum Grade 2 in GCSE English and Mathematics to enrol, and you'll take an entry assessment at interview.
Who this course is for
This is a Level 1 qualification that enables you to progress into further learning in the construction sector. You will learn practical skills that enable you to complete common tasks in carpentry and joinery. You will take this qualification if you wish to improve your manual dexterity to enable you to progress in to further learning in construction.
Entry requirements
A minimum of a Grade 2 in GCSE English and Mathematics. You will need to have an interest in construction industry and be prepared to undertake an entry assessment during your interview.
What you will learn
You'll learn health and safety practices used across construction sites.
You'll develop practical skills in carpentry, joinery, and other construction trades.
You'll carry out basic construction tasks in a workshop setting.
You'll understand how the construction industry is organised and how it operates.
You'll build employability skills relevant to working in construction.
You'll practise working effectively as part of a team.
How you will learn
Learning combines practical workshop sessions with classroom-based theory. You'll be assessed through practical tasks, short written or online tests, a portfolio of evidence, and tutor observation. Classes are daytime and full-time at the Malvern Campus.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to bring stationery, steel toe-capped boots, and a tape measure. Heart of Worcestershire College Malvern Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Labourer: entry-level site work across construction trades.
Carpentry and joinery assistant: supporting skilled carpenters on site.
