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Free Level 1 Construction Course in Willenhall – Nova Training Willenhall (head Office)

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 Willenhall. Classes run at Nova Training Willenhall (head Office). No previous knowledge or experience is required. 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 a working site.
  • You'll tile walls and floors using industry-standard methods.
  • You'll work with basic plumbing systems 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 Willenhall (head Office) 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 assistant: help with framing, fitting, and joinery tasks.
  • Painting and decorating assistant: prepare and finish interior surfaces.
  • Plastering assistant: mix and apply plaster under supervision.
  • General construction operative: carry out a range of site tasks.
  • Tiling assistant: fix wall and floor tiles in residential or commercial settings.

What you could study next

After this level 1 construction skills qualification, you can move into trade-specific training at Level 2. Options include a Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry, Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying, or Level 2 Diploma in Plastering. These qualifications go deeper into a single trade and are the next step toward a CSCS skilled-worker card, which most construction employers require on site.

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