Level 1 Basic Construction Skills Course in Newton Abbot. Classes run at Brunel Skills Centre, full-time during the day. This basic construction skills course runs over one year and covers a broad range of trade specialisms. You'll work across brickwork, carpentry, electrical, painting and decorating, and plumbing. You'll also study health and safety in practical environments and communication skills. It gives you hands-on experience across the trades so you can see how they work together on site. The entry requirement is a genuine interest in construction.
Who this course is for
This course is ideal for individuals who wish to work within the Construction Sector and develop a better understanding of the trades and how they work alongside one another.Whilst on the course you will develop range of Skills and Knowledge across a range of trade specialisms which will include Brickwork, Carpentry, Electrical, Painting and Decorating and Plumbing.You will also study core subject areas such as Health and Safety in a Practical Environment and Communication Skills in Preparing for Work.In addition, you will have opportunities to practice the Skills and Knowledge learnt through community-based projects and enrichment activities.
Entry requirements
You should have a genuine interest in this subject
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills in brickwork, including laying and finishing.
You'll learn carpentry techniques used in construction settings.
You'll gain an introduction to electrical work within the trades.
You'll practise painting and decorating across different surfaces and finishes.
You'll explore plumbing basics and how systems connect on site.
You'll understand how different construction trades work alongside one another.
You'll study health and safety practices in practical working environments.
You'll build communication skills relevant to preparing for work in construction.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom and in practical workshop settings at Brunel Skills Centre. You'll develop skills through hands-on trade activities across brickwork, carpentry, electrical, painting and decorating, and plumbing. Assessment covers both practical tasks and knowledge of core subject areas including health and safety and communication skills.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brunel Skills Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer's labourer: support bricklaying work on construction sites.
Carpentry assistant: help with timber framing and joinery tasks.
Painting and decorating assistant: prepare surfaces and apply finishes.
Plumbing assistant: support plumbers with pipework and fittings.
General construction operative: carry out a range of site tasks.
Site maintenance worker: maintain buildings across multiple trade areas.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry: develop carpentry skills toward a skilled-worker CSCS card.
Level 2 Diploma in Brickwork: deepen bricklaying knowledge for site roles.
Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating: move toward qualified decorator status.
Level 2 Certificate in Plumbing and Heating: a step toward a plumbing career.
CSCS Green Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme): often required to work on UK construction sites.
