Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Leeds. Classes run at Nacro Education Centre Leeds, with daytime sessions across a flexible timetable. Over the course of a year, you'll cover health and safety, tool identification, painting and preparation, electrical work, hardware fitting, and woodwork. Practical workshop sessions are central to the learning, and the course includes Functional Skills in English and maths throughout. You'll also complete at least two weeks of work experience, with support to arrange your placement.
Who this course is for
Our L1 Multi Skills Construction course allows students to develop a variety of skills including Health and Safety. Students will be taught tool identification, electrical works, hardware and painting and preparation. We also offer an engaging woodwork course where students can build their own models. Our course includes functional skills throughout to ensure the student have relevant industry knowledge.
What you will learn
You'll learn health and safety practices required across the construction industry
You'll identify and use a range of hand and power tools
You'll carry out painting and preparation tasks including painting a panel door
You'll fit locks, latches, and hardware
You'll work with electrical components, including wiring a 13-amp ring main socket
You'll mix and use concrete
You'll build woodwork models in a workshop setting
You'll develop employability skills relevant to construction work
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical workshop sessions, with hands-on tasks observed by your tutor. You'll also complete written assignments to demonstrate your knowledge. At least two weeks of work experience is included, and the centre will help you arrange your placement and provide everything you need to attend.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nacro Education Centre Leeds will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Construction labourer: entry-level site work across trades
Painter and decorator: surface preparation and finishing work
Maintenance operative: repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities
Groundworker: drainage, foundations, and groundworks on site
Joinery assistant: supporting carpenters and joiners on site
Facilities assistant: general maintenance in buildings and estates
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in a specific construction trade (such as carpentry, painting and decorating, or brickwork) - the natural next step after this level 1 construction skills qualification, and a route toward skilled-worker roles
Construction apprenticeship - combining paid work with further training in your chosen trade
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths - if you want to strengthen these alongside your trade training
