Free Level 1 Construction 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 get a broad introduction to the construction industry, covering brickwork, plastering, and carpentry and joinery. It's a practical way to find out which trade suits you before committing to a specialist route. If you're 16 to 18, you'll complete an assessment and attend an interview. If you're 19 or over, you'll complete a basic skills assessment.
Who this course is for
L1 introduction to the construction Industry across various vocations, including Brickwork, Plastering and carpentry and Joinery
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 learn the basics of brickwork, including laying and bonding techniques.
You'll practise plastering skills, including applying and finishing coats.
You'll develop carpentry and joinery skills, including cutting and fixing timber.
You'll learn health and safety practices used across construction sites.
You'll understand how different construction trades work together on a project.
You'll use hand tools and equipment relevant to each trade area.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in workshops and classrooms at Leeds College of Building. Assessment is carried out through practical tasks and observations across the different trade areas. You'll be assessed on your ability to apply skills in brickwork, plastering, and carpentry and joinery throughout the course.
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
Bricklayer's labourer: support skilled bricklayers on construction projects.
Plastering assistant: help plasterers prepare and finish walls and ceilings.
Carpentry and joinery assistant: assist with timber cutting, fixing, and fitting.
General construction operative: carry out a range of tasks across building sites.
Groundworker: prepare sites and lay foundations for construction projects.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Brickwork: go deeper into brickwork skills and work toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 2 Diploma in Plastering: specialise in plastering and progress toward trade-level work.
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry: develop carpentry skills for site-based work.
Level 2 NVQ in Construction Operations: a work-based route that counts toward CSCS card eligibility.
