Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Cannock. Classes run at Nova Training Cannock. No previous knowledge or experience is required, and you'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right starting point for you. This full-time daytime construction skills course runs over 13 weeks and covers seven trades: bricklaying, carpentry and joinery, plastering, painting and decorating, construction operations, wall and floor tiling, and plumbing. It gives you hands-on experience across the industry before you commit to a single trade.
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, including laying and bonding.
You'll work with timber in carpentry and joinery tasks.
You'll apply plaster to walls and ceilings using standard methods.
You'll use painting and decorating tools and prepare surfaces correctly.
You'll carry out construction operations tasks on site-style activities.
You'll cut and fix wall and floor tiles to a finished standard.
You'll get an introduction to plumbing pipework and fittings.
You'll follow health and safety practices across all trade areas.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment, working across each of the seven trade areas. Assessment is through practical tasks and skills demonstrations in each trade. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out the work to a set standard. There is no written exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Cannock will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer's labourer: support skilled bricklayers on residential and commercial sites.
Carpentry assistant: assist with first and second fix carpentry tasks.
Painting and decorating assistant: prep and finish surfaces in homes and commercial buildings.
Plastering labourer: mix and carry materials, assist with plastering work.
Construction operative: general site work across groundworks and trades.
Tiling assistant: cut and fix wall and floor tiles under supervision.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying: go deeper into bricklaying if that's the trade you want to pursue.
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry: the next step toward skilled carpenter status and a CSCS card.
Level 2 Diploma in Plastering: specialist qualification for solid or fibrous plastering.
Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating: builds on your decorating introduction toward trade-level work.
Functional Skills Maths and English Level 1 or 2: supports entry to Level 2 trade qualifications and apprenticeships.
