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Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Weymouth

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact Coastland College for more info.

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About this course

Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Weymouth. Classes run at Weymouth College, full-time during the day. There are no fees for eligible students aged 16 to 18 years old. If you are 19 to 25 years old, you may be eligible for government funding or a student loan depending on your circumstances.

The course covers practical construction skills across several trades, including bricklaying, carpentry, painting and decorating, and site safety. You will also build a portfolio of evidence and complete a period of work experience. The course runs over one year.

You will finish with a City and Guilds Extended Certificate in Construction Skills.

Who this course is for

Further Education Students

Entry requirements

You will need 4 GCSEs at grade 1 or 2, which will include English and mathematics and a satisfactory educational reference will need to be received., , A keen interest in a career in construction, willingness to learn new skills and undertake practical tasks as well as the ability to work independently and within a team. , , Basic word processing skills for the production of portfolio evidence is required. You will be required to undertake work experience. Tetanus protection is recommended.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills in bricklaying, including laying courses and mixing mortar.
  • You'll learn carpentry techniques such as cutting, shaping, and fixing timber.
  • You'll practise painting and decorating, covering preparation and application methods.
  • You'll understand health and safety on construction sites.
  • You'll build a portfolio of evidence to show the skills you have gained.
  • You'll complete work experience in a construction setting.
  • You'll develop the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

How you will learn

You will learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom and workshop. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence you build up during the course. You will also complete work experience, which forms part of your overall assessment. Basic word processing skills are needed to produce your portfolio.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Weymouth College will confirm anything else you need before you start. Tetanus protection is recommended before you begin, and you will need basic word processing skills for your portfolio work.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Construction operative, carries out general labouring and site tasks.
  • Bricklayer, builds walls, partitions, and structures using brick and block.
  • Painter and decorator, prepares and finishes interior and exterior surfaces.
  • Carpenter, cuts and fits timber for buildings and structures.
  • Site labourer, supports trades on residential and commercial construction sites.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry, the next step if you want to specialise in carpentry and work toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying, builds on the bricklaying skills you develop in this qualification.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating, takes your decorating skills further at a professional level.
  • Apprenticeship in Construction, lets you earn while you train in a specific trade.
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