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Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Swindon – New College Swindon North Star Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Swindon. Classes run at New College Swindon North Star Campus, full-time during the day.

The course runs over one year and covers the core skills used across the construction industry. You'll explore a range of trades, including bricklaying, carpentry, painting and decorating, and general site work. City and Guilds design the qualification, so employers recognise it.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Extended Certificate in Construction Skills.

Who this course is for

Anyone

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the basics of bricklaying and masonry work.
  • You'll practise carpentry and joinery techniques.
  • You'll develop painting and decorating skills.
  • You'll understand health and safety on a construction site.
  • You'll learn how to use and care for hand and power tools.
  • You'll explore how different construction trades work together.
  • You'll gain an introduction to site operations and construction processes.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom and workshop. Assessment is a mix of practical tasks and short written or knowledge-based activities. Your tutor will observe your work and check your understanding as you progress through the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New College Swindon North Star Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Construction operative, carries out general labouring and site support tasks.
  • Bricklayer, lays bricks and blocks to build walls and structures.
  • Painter and decorator, prepares surfaces and applies paint and finishes.
  • Carpenter, works with timber to fit doors, frames, and fixtures.
  • Site labourer, supports skilled tradespeople across a range of construction tasks.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry, a step toward skilled carpentry work and a CSCS card.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying, for those who want to specialise in bricklaying.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating, the next step for decorating roles.
  • Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in Construction, useful for any site-based role.
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