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Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Ashton-under-Lyne – Tameside College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 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 Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside College, full-time during the day.

The course gives you hands-on experience across several areas of construction. You'll explore different trades and find out where your strengths lie. Topics include practical construction skills, health and safety, and working methods used across the industry. The course runs over one year.

You'll need three GCSEs at grade 1 or above to apply, plus a successful interview with a construction tutor. You'll finish with a City and Guilds Certificate in Construction Skills.

Who this course is for

This course provides an introduction to the construction industry, focusing on practical groundworks skills. It is ideal for learners who want to develop hands-on experience and progress into a specific trade within construction.

Units covered include:

  • Health and safety in construction
  • Preparing and laying paving slabs
  • Setting out and constructing gravel pathways
  • Installing block paving to industry standards
  • Installing underground domestic drainage systems
  • Mixing, placing and finishing concrete

Training takes place in workshops and classrooms, combining practical activities with theory to develop your understanding of construction processes and safe working practices.

Entry requirements

GCSE grade 9 - 2 in English and Maths.

Successful interview with a Construction tutor.

A genuine interest in the working in the Construction industry.

Good communication skills.

A hardworking approach towards the study and the industry.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore a range of practical construction trades and techniques.
  • You'll develop core health and safety knowledge for construction sites.
  • You'll learn about the tools, materials, and methods used across the industry.
  • You'll practise hands-on skills in a workshop or practical setting.
  • You'll identify which area of construction suits you best.
  • You'll build an understanding of how construction projects are organised and delivered.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on activities. Assessment is based on the units you complete throughout the year. Your tutor will observe your practical work and you'll complete written tasks to show your understanding. There are no formal exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tameside College 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 tradespeople and keeps sites running smoothly.
  • Site assistant, helps with materials, tools, and site preparation.
  • Groundworker, lays foundations, drainage, and external works.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering, a natural next step if you want to specialise in a trade.
  • Level 2 NVQ in a specific trade such as bricklaying, carpentry, or plastering, leading toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
  • Apprenticeship in construction, letting you earn while you train in your chosen area.
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