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Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Gateshead

CostFREE
Duration3 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 Gateshead. Classes run at TRN Gateshead, full-time during the day. This construction skills course lets you try out trades including bricklaying, block-paving, carpentry and joinery, and painting and decorating before committing to a specialism. No previous construction experience is needed. You must be aged 19 or over, unemployed, and living in the North East with a postcode in one of the eligible areas. The course runs for 3 weeks.

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 aged 19+ and requires no previous construction experience. You'll be able to try out trades such as bricklaying, block-paving, carpentry and joinery or painting and decorating.

Entry requirements

You'll have an assessment at interview to make sure that this is the right level course for you.

You must be aged 19 or over and unemployed.

You must live in the North East and have a residential postcode in Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, South Tyneside, Sunderland, County Durham, North Tyneside or Northumberland.

You must be resident in the UK for at least 3 years prior to enrolling onto the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll try out practical construction trades including bricklaying, block-paving, carpentry and joinery, and painting and decorating.
  • You'll develop hands-on skills across different areas of construction work.
  • You'll learn basic safe working practices on a construction site.
  • You'll explore different trade options to help you decide which direction to take your career.
  • You'll build practical knowledge that supports entry into a construction trade apprenticeship or further training.

How you will learn

Learning is practical and classroom-based, delivered full-time during the day over 3 weeks. You'll work through hands-on activities covering a range of construction trades. Assessment is carried out through practical tasks and observation. Before you start, you'll have an interview and assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. TRN Gateshead will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bricklayer's labourer: support bricklaying work on construction sites
  • Painter and decorator: apply finishes to walls, ceilings, and woodwork
  • Carpentry labourer: assist carpenters and joiners on site
  • Construction operative: general site work across a range of tasks
  • Groundworker: prepare sites, lay foundations and drainage
  • Maintenance operative: carry out basic repairs and upkeep in buildings

What you could study next

After this course, you could move into a Level 2 qualification in a specific trade. Options include a Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying, Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery, or a Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating. These lead toward NVQ Level 2 qualifications that support a CSCS skilled-worker card, which most construction employers require on site. A construction trade apprenticeship is another route worth exploring.

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