Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Skipton – Craven College Aireville Campus
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration10 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding body
Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Craven College lists a fee of £370 if you're not eligible. Contact Craven College for more info.
Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Skipton. Evening classes run at Craven College Aireville Campus, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. Over 10 weeks, you'll cover the core skills and knowledge that underpin construction trades, including plastering and related practical work. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this level 1 construction skills qualification is the right starting point for you. A solid introduction to the sector, whether you're exploring a trade for the first time or building toward further training.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills used across core construction trades
You'll learn safe working practices on construction sites
You'll handle and use basic construction materials and tools correctly
You'll understand how different trades, including plastering, fit into a construction project
You'll follow instructions and work to basic specifications
You'll identify common hazards and apply health and safety principles
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom and practical workshop setting at Craven College Aireville Campus. You'll learn through a mix of hands-on practical tasks and underpinning knowledge sessions. Assessment is through practical observation and short knowledge checks. Your tutor will assess your skills as you work through each unit.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Craven College Aireville Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Plasterer's labourer: assist qualified plasterers on site
Construction operative: general site work across trades
Dry liner: fix plasterboard and internal wall systems
Groundworker: foundations, drainage, and groundworks
Maintenance operative: repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Plastering: the next step if you want to specialise. Covers solid plastering and dry lining to a skilled-worker standard.
Level 2 Award or Certificate in Construction: broader trade knowledge at the next level, useful before committing to a specific trade.
Level 2 NVQ in a specific construction trade: required for a CSCS skilled-worker card in most trades, including plastering.
