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Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in West Bromwich – Nova Training West Bromwich

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 West Bromwich. Classes run at Nova Training West Bromwich. No previous knowledge or experience is required. Over 13 weeks of full-time daytime construction skills classes, you'll get hands-on experience across seven trades: bricklaying, carpentry and joinery, plastering, painting and decorating, construction operations, wall and floor tiling, and plumbing. It's a practical way to explore the industry and work out which trade 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 relevant to site work.
  • 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 practical, hands-on sessions in a classroom and workshop setting. Assessment is based on practical tasks and skills demonstrations across each trade area. You'll be assessed as you work through each trade, showing what you can do rather than sitting written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training West Bromwich 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 first and second fix work.
  • Painting and decorating assistant: prepare surfaces and apply finishes.
  • Plastering assistant: mix and apply materials under a skilled plasterer.
  • Construction operative: general site duties across a range of tasks.
  • Tiling assistant: fix wall and floor tiles in domestic or commercial settings.

What you could study next

A level 1 construction skills qualification opens the door to trade-specific study. You could move on to a Level 2 Diploma in a single trade, such as bricklaying, carpentry and joinery, plastering, or painting and decorating. These Level 2 qualifications take you deeper into your chosen trade and are a step toward the NVQ-level qualifications that tradespeople need for a CSCS skilled-worker card.

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