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Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Newcastle upon Tyne for Young People with an EHCP – Trinity Academy Newcastle

CostFunded through your local authority
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

For pupils of Trinity Academy Newcastle with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Places are arranged through your local authority.

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About this course

Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Trinity Academy Newcastle. You'll learn practical construction skills in a specialist training environment, supported by experienced staff. The course includes a work placement in a construction setting, giving you hands-on experience alongside your classroom learning. It runs full-time over one year. You can also work toward Health and Safety Certificates as part of the course. A strong starting point for a level 1 construction skills qualification.

Who this course is for

You will gain real experience and knowledge of working in the Construction Industry, you will learn from highly skilled staff in a specialist training environment, the course will involve a work placement in a real construction environment (length assessed on a individual basis) and an option to progress to our highly successful pre apprenticeship programme which could lead to gaining an apprenticeship or employment. The course also offers an option of gaining Health & Safety Certificates and a CSCS card. This course may include Functional Skills or GCSE Maths and Englishdepending on previous qualifications.

Entry requirements

16-18

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills used in the construction industry
  • You'll learn health and safety practices relevant to construction sites
  • You'll gain knowledge of working in a real construction environment through a work placement
  • You'll understand the basics of different construction trades
  • You'll work toward Health and Safety Certificates alongside your main qualification

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical work in a specialist training environment. The course includes a work placement, assessed on an individual basis, where you apply your skills in a construction setting. Assessment is through practical tasks and coursework completed during the programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Trinity Academy Newcastle will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Construction labourer: entry-level site work across trades
  • Groundworker: drainage, foundations, and groundworks
  • Maintenance operative: building upkeep and repairs
  • Construction site assistant: supporting skilled tradespeople on site
  • Apprentice carpenter, bricklayer, or plasterer: trade-specific apprenticeship routes

What you could study next

This level 1 construction skills certificate can lead to a Level 2 qualification in a specific trade, such as a Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry, Bricklaying, or Plastering. Trinity Academy Newcastle also offers a pre-apprenticeship programme, which can lead to an apprenticeship or employment in construction. A Level 2 NVQ in your chosen trade is typically the next step toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.

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