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Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Middlesbrough

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Nacro Education Centre Middlesbrough, daytime and flexible over one year.

You'll get hands-on experience across a range of trades, including brickwork, joinery, painting and decorating, and electrical work. Practical sessions in the construction workshop are combined with classroom lessons. You'll also cover health and safety and employability skills such as CV writing. The course takes around one year to complete.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Certificate in Construction Skills at Level 1.

Who this course is for

Get Set! to start your journey into the world of construction with Nacro Education Middlesbrough. If you’re thinking about a career in construction, looking for something a bit different from mainstream college, and still want a nationally recognised certificate, our Get Set! for Construction (Multi-skills) Level 1 is a great place to start. This course is ideal starting point for anyone looking to work in the construction industry. Through work experience, practical learning in small, personalised classes and one-to-one support, you will come away with the experience, skills, and knowledge you need to kickstart your career in the construction industry. Giving you the transferable skills and knowledge, you need to start your career, progress onto further levels of study, or pursue an apprenticeship. At the end of the course, you’ll have the hands-on experience and confidence you need to take your next step.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore different construction trades, including brickwork, joinery, painting and decorating, and electrical work.
  • You'll develop practical skills through hands-on workshop sessions.
  • You'll learn health and safety practices used on construction sites.
  • You'll build employability skills, including CV writing and job preparation.
  • You'll gain work experience to support your move into the industry.
  • You'll build a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your skills and knowledge.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical workshop sessions and classroom-based lessons. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence built up as you complete each unit. Classes are small, with personalised support available. You'll also take part in work experience as part of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nacro Education Centre Middlesbrough will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Construction operative, working on a range of tasks across building sites.
  • General labourer, supporting trades and keeping sites running smoothly.
  • Bricklayer's mate, assisting skilled bricklayers on residential or commercial projects.
  • Painter and decorator, applying finishes to walls, ceilings, and woodwork.
  • Joinery assistant, supporting carpenters and joiners on site or in workshops.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry, a step toward skilled carpentry work and a CSCS card.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Brickwork, for those who want to specialise in bricklaying.
  • Level 2 NVQ in Construction Operations, building on your Level 1 skills in a specific trade.
  • A construction apprenticeship, combining paid work with further training in your chosen trade.
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