Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Telford. Classes run at Nova Training Wellington. This full-time daytime course runs for 13 weeks and covers seven construction trades: bricklaying, carpentry and joinery, plastering, painting and decorating, construction operations, wall and floor tiling, and plumbing. No previous knowledge or experience is required. You'll get hands-on level 1 construction skills classes across all seven areas, helping you work out which trade suits you before committing to a specialist route.
Who this course is for
This qualification will provide you the ideal introduction to the construction industry and cover essential skills in the following construction trades: bricklaying, carpentry and joinery, plastering, painting and decorating, construction operations, wall and floor tiling and plumbing.
Entry requirements
Must be aged 16 to 18 and wanting an introduction to the variety of construction trades, to gain skills in those areas and perhaps to decide which trade is the right one to pursue a career in. No previous knowledge or experience is required.
What you will learn
You'll practise core bricklaying techniques and learn how walls are built.
You'll work with timber to develop carpentry and joinery skills.
You'll apply plaster to surfaces and learn the basics of plastering.
You'll use brushes and rollers to develop painting and decorating skills.
You'll carry out general construction operations on a working site.
You'll cut and fix tiles for wall and floor tiling tasks.
You'll handle basic plumbing tasks and learn how pipework fits together.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a classroom and workshop setting. Assessment is based on your performance in practical tasks across each of the seven trade areas. There are no written exams. Your progress is observed and recorded as you work through each trade.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Wellington will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer's labourer: support skilled bricklayers on construction sites.
Carpentry labourer: assist carpenters with timber work and site tasks.
Painting and decorating assistant: prepare surfaces and apply finishes.
Plastering labourer: mix and carry materials, assist plasterers on site.
General construction operative: carry out a range of site support tasks.
Tiling assistant: help with wall and floor tiling on domestic or commercial projects.
What you could study next
A level 1 construction skills qualification is a starting point. From here you can move into trade-specific training:
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying (City and Guilds) - the next step toward a career as a bricklayer.
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry (City and Guilds) - for those who want to specialise in carpentry and joinery.
Level 2 Diploma in Plastering (City and Guilds) - for those drawn to the plastering trade.
Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating - for those who want to pursue decorating professionally.
