Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Nacro Education Centre Newcastle, with daytime sessions and flexible study across one year. You'll cover practical construction skills including bricklaying, cavity walling, painting and decorating, plastering, and tiling. Health and safety in construction runs throughout, alongside Functional Skills to build your industry knowledge. The course also includes at least two weeks of work experience to help you gain hands-on practice and make contacts in the sector. A solid starting point if you're exploring construction skills classes or working toward a level 1 construction skills qualification.
Who this course is for
Our construction course allows learners to develop a variety of skills. Learners will be taught tool identification, cavity walling, corner building, block work, painting and decorating and plastering. We also offer an engaging joinery course where students can build their own models. Our course includes functional skills throughout to support the students in gaining the relevant industry knowledge
What you will learn
You'll identify and use a range of construction tools safely.
You'll practise bricklaying, including half brick walling and corner building.
You'll construct cavity walls and housing joints.
You'll apply painting and decorating techniques.
You'll tile a plain wall.
You'll learn plastering skills through practical workshop sessions.
You'll build joinery models to develop woodworking skills.
You'll apply health and safety principles required by the construction industry.
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. On top of classroom work, you'll take part in at least two weeks of work experience arranged with support from the centre team.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nacro Education Centre Newcastle will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Construction labourer: entry-level site work across trades
Bricklaying assistant: supporting bricklayers on residential or commercial builds
Painting and decorating assistant: interior and exterior decorating work
Plastering assistant: preparation and finishing work alongside qualified plasterers
Joinery assistant: supporting carpenters and joiners on site or in workshops
General operative: broad site support role across construction projects
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Construction Skills (City and Guilds): the next step toward trade-specific skills and a CSCS card.
Construction Apprenticeship (Level 2): combine paid work with structured training in bricklaying, carpentry, plastering, or painting and decorating.
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths: supports entry to further construction training and apprenticeship applications.
