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Level 1 Construction Course in Stevenage

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact North Hertfordshire College for more info.

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About this course

Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Stevenage. Classes run at North Hertfordshire College Town Centre Campus, full-time during the day over 34 weeks. No tuition fees apply if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though an Advanced Learner Loan could help with costs.

This City and Guilds construction skills qualification covers a broad range of trades. You'll work in the classroom and in practical workshop sessions. Topics include carpentry joints, bricklaying, plastering render coats, and an introduction to building technology and key construction terminology.

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

Who this course is for

Explore a wide range of construction trades by joining NHC’s Construction pathway! This is your chance to learn more about the opportunities available in the sector and find your trade.

Entry requirements

For entry level courses, there are no formal entry requirements.For level 1 courses, a minimum of five GCSEs are required at grade 3-1, or an entry level qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise constructing housing joints in carpentry.
  • You'll learn to lay a half brick wall using bricklaying techniques.
  • You'll apply plastering render coats on practice surfaces.
  • You'll gain an introduction to plumbing fittings and their uses.
  • You'll develop knowledge of building technology and construction principles.
  • You'll learn key construction terminology used across the trades.
  • You'll explore a range of construction trades to help identify your specialism.

How you will learn

The course combines classroom theory sessions with hands-on practical work in a construction workshop. You'll study the principles behind each trade and then apply them in practical tasks. Assessment is through a mix of practical work and written or portfolio evidence across the units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Hertfordshire College Town Centre Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Construction operative, supports a range of tasks on building sites.
  • Labourer, assists skilled tradespeople across construction projects.
  • Bricklayer, how to become a bricklayer starts with trade training like this.
  • Carpenter, how to become a carpenter often begins with a Level 1 course.
  • Plasterer, how to become a plasterer builds on the render skills covered here.
  • Painter and decorator, applies finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in a specific construction trade (such as bricklaying, carpentry, or plastering), the natural next step once you've found your specialism.
  • Construction Apprenticeship, combining paid work with structured training toward a recognised trade qualification.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English or Maths, useful if you want to strengthen your core skills alongside trade training.
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