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Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Lee-On-The-Solent

CostFREE
Duration4 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start24 Nov 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Lee-On-The-Solent. Classes run at Cemast, part-time during the day, and the course takes around 4 weeks to complete.

To join, you must be aged 19 or over, claiming Universal Credit, Jobseeker's Allowance, or Employment and Support Allowance. You won't lose your benefits while you take part. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right fit.

The course covers practical construction skills across a range of trades, giving you a grounding in the sector. You'll finish with a City and Guilds Extended Certificate in Construction Skills.

Who this course is for

Adult part time learners

Entry requirements

The programme is designed to help jobseekers, who are claiming either Universal Credit (UA), Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) or Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), to build confidence, improve job prospects and enhance CVs.You must be aged 19+, have a good understanding of written and spoken English, and be in receipt of unemployment benefit to be eligible to access this SWAP opportunity free of charge.Note - you won't lose your benefits whilst taking part in a SWAP.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills used across the construction industry.
  • You'll learn the basics of bricklaying, carpentry, and painting and decorating.
  • You'll handle tools and materials safely and correctly.
  • You'll understand health and safety on construction sites.
  • You'll learn how to work as part of a team on practical tasks.
  • You'll build knowledge of different construction trades to help you choose a direction.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a classroom and workshop setting at Cemast. Learning is activity-based, so you'll practise skills directly rather than just studying theory. Assessment is through practical tasks and observation, with tutors checking your progress throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cemast will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Construction operative, carries out general tasks on building sites.
  • Bricklayer, lays bricks and blocks to construct walls and structures.
  • Painter and decorator, prepares and finishes interior and exterior surfaces.
  • Carpenter, works with timber to fit doors, frames, and fixtures.
  • General labourer, supports skilled tradespeople across construction projects.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry, a step toward skilled carpenter roles and a CSCS card.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying, for those who want to specialise in bricklaying.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating, the next step toward decorator work.
  • Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in Construction, useful for any construction career.
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