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Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Wolverhampton – Nova Training Bushbury

CostFREE
Duration13 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Wolverhampton. Classes run at Nova Training Bushbury. No previous knowledge or experience is required, and the course is open to those aged 16 to 18. Over 13 weeks of full-time daytime construction skills classes, you'll get hands-on experience across seven trades: bricklaying, carpentry and joinery, plastering, painting and decorating, construction operations, wall and floor tiling, and plumbing. It's a practical way to explore the industry and find the trade that 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, including laying and jointing.
  • You'll develop carpentry and joinery skills using hand and power tools.
  • You'll apply plastering methods to walls and surfaces.
  • You'll learn painting and decorating techniques for interior surfaces.
  • You'll carry out construction operations tasks relevant to site work.
  • You'll work with wall and floor tiling materials and fixing methods.
  • You'll be introduced to basic plumbing skills and pipework.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a classroom and workshop setting at Nova Training Bushbury. Assessment is based on practical tasks and skills demonstrations across each of the construction trades covered. You'll be assessed as you work through each trade area, showing what you can do rather than sitting written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Bushbury will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bricklayer's labourer: support skilled bricklayers on residential and commercial sites.
  • Carpentry and joinery assistant: work alongside carpenters on site or in workshops.
  • Painter and decorator: apply finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
  • Plasterer's mate: mix and apply materials under the guidance of a qualified plasterer.
  • Construction operative: general site work including preparation and clearance.
  • Tiler's assistant: help fix wall and floor tiles in domestic and commercial settings.

What you could study next

A Level 1 construction skills qualification is a starting point. From here, you could move into a specialist Level 2 qualification in the trade that interests you most. Options include a Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying, Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry, Level 2 Diploma in Plastering, or Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating. These Level 2 qualifications take you further toward the skills and cards employers look for on site.

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