Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Leeds – Leeds College of Building – Full-time
CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Leeds. Classes run at Leeds College of Building, full-time during the day, over 36 weeks. You'll cover carpentry and joinery fundamentals: reading and creating drawings, marking out and cutting traditional joints, and manufacturing components such as windows, doors, and staircases. You'll also learn to fix floorboards, cupboards, and roof trusses, calculate material costs, and use hand and power tools safely. An initial assessment is part of the application process. This is a solid construction skills qualification for anyone ready to commit to full-time study.
Who this course is for
Foundation Level in Plastering: How to use plastering tools and equipment e.g. trowel and hand board; Discover the origin of plaster; How to prepare walls and ceilings of prior to applying plaster; How to apply sand/cement and lightweight plaster to various backgrounds; How to create and fix fibrous plaster work such as dado rails and ceiling centers; How to apply external render and floor screed; The various types of plasterboard that are available and how to prepare them for internal surfaces. There is also the opportunity to visit a local plasterboard plant to see how the products are manufactured
Entry requirements
If you are aged 16-18 you will complete an assessment and attend an interview. If you are aged 19 and over you will complete a basic skills assessment.
What you will learn
You'll create drawings and cutting lists for carpentry and joinery work.
You'll mark out and cut traditional joints.
You'll manufacture carpentry and joinery components, including windows, doors, and staircases.
You'll fix components such as floorboards, cupboards, and roof trusses.
You'll calculate and cost materials for a job.
You'll set up and use a range of hand and power tools safely.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Leeds College of Building, combining practical workshop activity with underpinning knowledge. Assessment is built around the skills and tasks covered in the course. If you are aged 16 to 18, you'll complete an assessment and attend an interview before starting. If you are 19 or over, you'll complete a basic skills assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Leeds College of Building will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpentry and joinery trainee: entry-level site or workshop role
Construction labourer: general building site support work
Shopfitter's assistant: fitting out commercial interiors
Maintenance operative: repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities
Groundworker's assistant: supporting groundwork and civil engineering teams
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry (City and Guilds): the next step for those pursuing how to become a carpenter on site, and a step toward the Level 3 NVQ needed for a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery: workshop-focused route covering joinery manufacture in more depth.
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in Construction: useful alongside any trade qualification for site work.
