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Free Level 1 Construction Course in Clacton-on-Sea – Nova Training Clacton on Sea

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 Clacton-on-Sea. Classes run at Nova Training Clacton on Sea. No previous knowledge or experience is required to start. Over 13 weeks, you'll get hands-on introduction to seven construction trades: bricklaying, carpentry and joinery, plastering, painting and decorating, construction operations, wall and floor tiling, and plumbing. It's a practical way to explore different trades and work out which direction suits you before committing to a specialist route.

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 develop carpentry and joinery skills using hand and power tools.
  • You'll apply plastering techniques to walls and surfaces.
  • You'll learn painting and decorating methods for interior surfaces.
  • You'll carry out construction operations tasks on site-style activities.
  • You'll work with wall and floor tiling materials and fixing methods.
  • You'll gain an introduction to plumbing systems and basic pipework.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a classroom and workshop environment. Assessment is based on your practical work across each trade area. You'll be observed carrying out tasks and assessed on the skills you demonstrate. There are no written exams.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bricklayer's labourer: support skilled bricklayers on construction sites.
  • Carpentry labourer: assist carpenters with timber work and fitting.
  • Painting and decorating assistant: prepare and decorate interior spaces.
  • Plastering assistant: mix and apply materials alongside qualified plasterers.
  • Construction operative: general site work across a range of tasks.
  • Tiling assistant: help with wall and floor tiling on residential projects.

What you could study next

After this level 1 construction skills qualification, you can move into trade-specific study at Level 2. Options include a Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying, Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry, Level 2 Diploma in Plastering, or Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating. These Level 2 qualifications take you deeper into your chosen trade and are a step toward the NVQ-level qualifications that skilled workers need for a CSCS card.

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