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Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Birmingham – Nova Training Birmingham

CostFREE
Duration13 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Nova Training Birmingham. This full-time daytime course runs for 13 weeks and covers seven construction trades: bricklaying, carpentry and joinery, plastering, painting and decorating, construction operations, wall and floor tiling, and plumbing. No previous knowledge or experience is required. You'll try each trade and get a clearer picture of which direction suits you. The level 1 construction skills classes are open to those aged 16 to 18.

Who this course is for

This qualification will provide you the ideal introduction to the construction industry and cover essential skills in the following construction trades: bricklaying, carpentry and joinery, plastering, painting and decorating, construction operations, wall and floor tiling and plumbing.

Entry requirements

Must be aged 16 to 18 and wanting an introduction to the variety of construction trades, to gain skills in those areas and perhaps to decide which trade is the right one to pursue a career in. No previous knowledge or experience is required.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise core bricklaying techniques and understand how walls are built.
  • You'll work with timber in carpentry and joinery tasks.
  • You'll apply plaster to surfaces using standard plastering methods.
  • You'll use brushes, rollers, and basic painting and decorating techniques.
  • You'll carry out construction operations tasks covering general site work.
  • You'll cut and fix tiles for wall and floor tiling projects.
  • You'll get hands-on with basic plumbing tasks and pipework.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a classroom and workshop setting. Each trade area is covered through demonstration and supervised practice. Assessment is based on your practical work across the different trade units. You'll be assessed on what you can do, not on written exams alone.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Birmingham will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bricklayer's labourer: support bricklayers on residential and commercial sites
  • Carpentry assistant: help with timber framing, fixing, and joinery tasks
  • Plastering labourer: mix and apply materials alongside qualified plasterers
  • Painter and decorator: prepare surfaces and apply finishes in homes and buildings
  • General construction operative: carry out a range of tasks across building sites
  • Plumbing assistant: support plumbers with pipework and basic installations
  • Wall and floor tiler: cut and fix tiles in kitchens, bathrooms, and commercial spaces

What you could study next

After completing this level 1 construction skills qualification, you could move into a trade-specific Level 2 qualification. Options include the City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying, Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry, or Level 2 Diploma in Plastering, depending on the trade you want to pursue. A Level 2 NVQ is typically what employers and apprenticeship programmes look for when hiring for skilled trade roles.

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