Level 1 Basic Construction Skills Course in Paignton. Classes run full-time during the day at South Devon College. This is a one-year course that gives you hands-on experience across carpentry, bricklaying, and other core construction trades. You work in industry-standard facilities and learn from professionals with real site experience. The course also covers personal development and employability skills, making it a solid first step before moving into Level 2 trade training. A basic construction skills qualification is a good fit if you want to explore the construction sector before committing to a single trade.
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 practise carpentry skills in a workshop setting.
You'll develop bricklaying techniques used across the construction industry.
You'll work across multiple construction trades to find where your strengths lie.
You'll build employability skills to help you enter the construction workforce.
You'll develop personal and social skills valued by construction employers.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in industry-based facilities at South Devon College. Teaching is classroom and workshop based, full-time across the week. Assessment is carried out through practical tasks and skills demonstrations across the different trade areas covered on the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Devon College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Labourer: general site work supporting trades on construction projects.
Carpentry apprentice: how to become a carpenter starts with site-based training.
Bricklaying apprentice: how to become a bricklayer through an apprenticeship route.
Construction operative: working across tasks on residential or commercial sites.
Groundworker: preparing sites for building work, drainage, and foundations.
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've started here.
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment: often required before working on larger sites.
A construction apprenticeship: combines paid work with structured training at Level 2 or above.
