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Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Ealing

CostFREE
Duration8 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start28 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Ealing. Classes run at Southall Community College, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 8 weeks and introduces you to a range of trades. You'll work in practical workshops and classrooms, picking up basic skills in bricklaying, carpentry, plastering, tiling, and basic plumbing and electrical work. Maths and English are woven into the practical tasks throughout. No prior qualifications are needed. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right starting point for you.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 1 Award in Construction Skills.

Who this course is for

16-18 year olds and Adults (19+)

Entry requirements

You will need an interest in working in the construction industry.Some previous experience is helpful, and being a 'hands-on' practical person is desirable to learn the skills required for the various jobs available leading from this course.

English, digital and maths skills will not be assessed separately, but will be included within your study time as they are essential building blocks for a successful career.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise basic bricklaying techniques in a practical workshop setting.
  • You'll develop foundational carpentry skills, including cutting and fixing timber.
  • You'll learn the basics of plastering walls and surfaces.
  • You'll try tiling, covering layout, cutting, and fixing tiles.
  • You'll be introduced to basic plumbing and electrical principles.
  • You'll apply maths and English skills through hands-on trade tasks.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and practical workshop activities. Assessment is based on full weekly engagement, in-class project work, and home study tasks. You must complete all course assessments to gain the qualification. Maths, English, and digital skills are built into your study time rather than assessed separately.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Southall Community College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Construction operative, general site work across a range of trades.
  • Bricklayer, laying bricks and blocks on residential and commercial sites.
  • Carpenter, cutting and fitting timber for buildings and interiors.
  • Plasterer, applying plaster and render to walls and ceilings.
  • Painter and decorator, preparing and finishing interior and exterior surfaces.
  • Tiler, fixing ceramic, stone, and mosaic tiles in homes and commercial spaces.

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, for those who want to specialise in carpentry and joinery.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Plastering, leading toward skilled plastering work on site.
  • A construction apprenticeship, combining paid work with a trade qualification at Level 2 or above.
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