Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Dudley. Classes run at Nova Training Netherton. No previous knowledge or experience is required, and the course is open to 16 to 18 year olds looking to explore the construction trades. Over 13 weeks of full-time daytime construction skills classes, you'll get hands-on experience across bricklaying, carpentry and joinery, plastering, painting and decorating, wall and floor tiling, plumbing, and construction operations. It's a practical way to try several trades before committing to one.
Who this course is for
This qualification will provide you the ideal introduction to the construction industry and cover essential skills in the following construction trades: bricklaying, carpentry and joinery, plastering, painting and decorating, construction operations, wall and floor tiling and plumbing.
Entry requirements
Must be aged 16 to 18 and wanting an introduction to the variety of construction trades, to gain skills in those areas and perhaps to decide which trade is the right one to pursue a career in. No previous knowledge or experience is required.
What you will learn
You'll practise core bricklaying techniques, including laying and bonding.
You'll develop carpentry and joinery skills using hand and power tools.
You'll apply plastering techniques to walls and surfaces.
You'll learn painting and decorating methods for interior surfaces.
You'll work with wall and floor tiling materials and fixing methods.
You'll gain an introduction to plumbing systems and basic pipework.
You'll cover construction operations, including site safety and working practices.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment, working across each of the construction trades covered by the course. Assessment is based on your practical performance and skills demonstrations in each trade area. You'll be assessed as you work, so there are no formal written exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Netherton will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer's labourer: support skilled bricklayers on site
Carpenter's labourer: assist with timber framing and fixing work
Painter and decorator: apply finishes to interior and exterior surfaces
Plasterer's labourer: mix and carry materials, prepare surfaces
Tiler's labourer: assist with wall and floor tiling on site
Construction operative: general site tasks across a range of trades
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying: the next step if bricklaying is the trade you want to pursue.
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry: move into carpentry and joinery at a skilled-worker level.
Level 2 Diploma in Plastering: develop plastering skills further toward trade-level work.
Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating: progress into professional decorating work.
Functional Skills English and Maths Level 1 or 2: often required alongside trade qualifications for apprenticeships or further study.
