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Level 1 Construction Course in Peterlee

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. East Durham College lists a fee of £1,378.50 if you're not eligible. Contact East Durham College for more info.

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About this course

Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Peterlee. Classes run at East Durham College Technical Skills Academy, full-time during the day over 36 weeks. It's free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply depending on your circumstances.

The course covers core construction skills across a range of trades. You'll get hands-on experience in areas such as bricklaying, carpentry, plastering, and painting and decorating. It's a City and Guilds construction skills qualification, giving you a solid grounding before you specialise.

You'll finish with a Level 1 Diploma in Construction Skills.

Who this course is for

These are pre-employment qualifications that provide a route into the building services industry sector. The Level 1 Diploma may be delivered to learners aged 14 and above, while the Level 2 Diploma is intended for learners aged 16 and above

Entry requirements

In order to enrol for the Level 1 Diploma, candidates should be interested in pursuing a career as an electrician, plumber, heating and ventilating engineer or air conditioning engineer. At least four GCSEs at grade C or above are required to enrol for the Level 2 Diploma.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise bricklaying techniques, including laying courses and mixing mortar.
  • You'll develop carpentry skills, including cutting and fixing timber.
  • You'll learn plastering techniques for internal walls and surfaces.
  • You'll apply painting and decorating methods to different surfaces.
  • You'll follow health and safety rules on a construction site.
  • You'll learn to use and maintain hand and power tools correctly.
  • You'll understand the basics of construction materials and how they are used.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop setting. Classroom lessons cover the knowledge behind each trade. Assessment is through practical tasks and short written or multiple-choice tests. Your progress is reviewed throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. East Durham College Technical Skills Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Construction operative, carries out general building work on site.
  • Labourer, supports tradespeople and keeps sites running smoothly.
  • Bricklayer, builds walls, foundations, and structures from brick and block.
  • Carpenter, fits timber frames, doors, and fixtures in buildings.
  • Plasterer, applies plaster and render to walls and ceilings.
  • Painter and decorator, prepares and finishes interior and exterior surfaces.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Construction Skills, the natural next step to deepen your trade knowledge and work toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
  • Level 2 NVQ in your chosen trade such as bricklaying or carpentry, needed to show competence on site.
  • Apprenticeship in construction, letting you earn while you train toward a full trade qualification.
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