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Free Level 1 Construction Course in Oldbury – Nova Training Oldbury

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 Oldbury. Classes run at Nova Training Oldbury. No previous knowledge or experience is required, and you'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right starting point for you. Over 13 weeks of full-time daytime study, this construction skills course covers seven trades: bricklaying, carpentry and joinery, plastering, painting and decorating, construction operations, wall and floor tiling, and plumbing. It gives you a broad introduction before you commit to one 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 courses and mixing mortar.
  • You'll develop carpentry and joinery skills, working with timber and basic joints.
  • You'll apply plastering techniques to walls and surfaces.
  • You'll learn painting and decorating methods, including surface preparation and finishing.
  • You'll carry out construction operations tasks covering site safety and general labouring skills.
  • You'll work with wall and floor tiles, including cutting and fixing.
  • You'll be introduced to basic plumbing skills and pipework.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical work in a classroom and workshop setting. Assessment is through practical tasks and skills demonstrations across each trade area. You'll complete work in each trade to show you can apply the techniques covered. There is no written exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Oldbury 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 labourer: assist carpenters with timber work and site tasks.
  • Painting and decorating assistant: prepare surfaces and apply finishes.
  • Plastering assistant: mix and apply materials under a qualified plasterer.
  • General construction operative: carry out a range of site support tasks.
  • Tiling assistant: fix wall and floor tiles in domestic or commercial settings.

What you could study next

Once you've completed this level 1 construction skills qualification, you can move into trade-specific training at Level 2. Options include a Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying, Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry, or a Level 2 Diploma in Plastering, depending on which trade suits you. A Level 2 NVQ in your chosen trade is typically the route toward a CSCS skilled-worker card, which most construction employers require on site.

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