Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Trinity Academy Newcastle. You'll try out a range of trades, including bricklaying, carpentry, plastering, painting and decorating, tiling, plumbing, and electrical work, before deciding which direction to take. The course runs full-time over 12 months and covers health and safety, communication, teamwork, and employability skills alongside the practical work. You'll have an assessment at interview to confirm this level 1 construction skills qualification is the right fit.
Who this course is for
If you're interested in a career in construction but not sure what trade you'd like to specialise in, this course will give you the chance to try out a range of / a practical skill area(s) before making a decision on which career path to follow. It's suitable for individuals of any age and requires no previous construction experience. You'll be able to try out trades such as bricklaying, carpentry, painting and decorating, tiling, plastering, plumbing or electrical work.
Entry requirements
You'll have an assessment at interview to make sure that this is the right level course for you.
What you will learn
You'll practise core skills across trades including bricklaying, carpentry, plastering, and tiling.
You'll apply health and safety practices in a construction training environment.
You'll develop communication and teamwork skills used on site.
You'll build employability skills including customer care and leadership basics.
You'll improve your maths and English through Functional Skills up to GCSE level.
You'll gain experience through work placements with construction companies in Newcastle.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a specialist training environment, working with tools and materials across different trade areas. Theory elements can also be completed remotely. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course, covering both practical skills and underpinning knowledge. There are no formal entry requirements; your individual needs are assessed at interview before you start.
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
Bricklayer's labourer: assist on residential and commercial building sites.
Carpenter's assistant: support joinery and first-fix carpentry work.
Plasterer's mate: mix and apply materials under a qualified plasterer.
Painter and decorator: entry-level decorating work in homes and commercial properties.
Construction site operative: general labouring and site support roles.
Tiler's assistant: wall and floor tiling support across trade projects.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Brickwork: the next step if you want to specialise as a bricklayer, and a route toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry: for those who want to pursue joinery or carpentry as a trade.
Level 2 Diploma in Plastering: specialist progression for plastering and dry-lining work.
CSCS Level 1 Health and Safety Award: often required before working on a construction site.
