Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Islington. Classes run at Capital City College Holloway Campus, full-time during the day. You'll get a broad introduction to the construction trades, covering bricklaying, carpentry and joinery, plastering, painting and decorating, wall and floor tiling, and construction operations. No previous qualifications are needed. You'll have an initial assessment and interview to confirm the course is the right fit for you. The course runs for 36 weeks.
Who this course is for
This course will allow you to gain an introduction to the construction trades, such as bricklaying, carpentry and joinery, plastering, painting and decorating, construction operations, wall and floor tiling
Entry requirements
You do not need to have any previous qualifications.You must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.
What you will learn
You'll practise core bricklaying techniques, including laying and bonding.
You'll develop carpentry and joinery skills, working with timber and basic joints.
You'll learn plastering methods for walls and ceilings.
You'll apply painting and decorating techniques to interior surfaces.
You'll work with wall and floor tiling materials and fixing methods.
You'll understand construction site operations and safe working practices.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a classroom and workshop setting. Assessment is based on practical tasks and skills demonstrations across each trade area. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you work through the course. The initial assessment and interview at the start helps the centre plan your learning and confirm the right starting point.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Capital City College Holloway Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer - lay bricks and blocks on residential and commercial sites.
Carpenter or joiner - fit timber frames, doors, and fixtures.
Plasterer - apply plaster finishes to walls and ceilings.
Painter and decorator - prepare and decorate interior and exterior surfaces.
Wall and floor tiler - fix ceramic, stone, and vinyl tiles.
Construction operative - support trades on building sites.
Roofer - install and repair roof coverings and structures.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying - the next step if you want to specialise in bricklaying and work toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry - builds on carpentry skills from this course and is a step toward the Level 3 NVQ carpenters need for a CSCS card.
Level 2 Diploma in Plastering - takes your plastering skills further and opens doors to trade work.
Functional Skills Maths and English Level 2 - useful alongside any trade route and recognised as the GCSE equivalent by employers.
