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Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Westminster

Cost£810.00
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Westminster. Classes run at City of Westminster College Paddington Green, full-time during the day.

The course introduces you to the construction trades. You'll explore areas including brickwork, carpentry, painting and decorating, and general site skills. It runs over 36 weeks. No formal qualifications are required to apply. You'll have an initial assessment in English and maths to confirm the course is the right fit.

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

Who this course is for

16-18 Only

Entry requirements

  • No formal qualifications required OR 0 - 2 GCSEs (grades 1, 2 or 3) (flexibility may apply)
  • Initial assessment in English and maths
  • Alternative entry via reference, personal statement, or demonstrated interest may be acceptable

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills in brickwork and masonry.
  • You'll learn the basics of carpentry and joinery.
  • You'll practise painting and decorating techniques.
  • You'll gain an introduction to construction site safety.
  • You'll build knowledge of materials, tools, and their uses.
  • You'll develop skills in measuring, marking out, and following plans.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical work in industry-standard workshops. Tutor-led sessions cover both theory and trade skills. Assessment is through practical tasks, assignments, and projects completed during the course.

What you will need to bring

City of Westminster College Paddington Green will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Construction operative, entry-level site work in groundworks or general labouring.
  • Bricklayer, a step toward this trade; a Level 2 qualification and apprenticeship are normally needed next.
  • Painter and decorator, a step toward this trade; a Level 2 qualification builds on this course.
  • Carpenter, a step toward this trade; further study at Level 2 is the usual next stage.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry, the next step if you want to specialise in carpentry.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying, leads toward skilled bricklaying work.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating, builds on the decorating skills introduced here.
  • A construction apprenticeship, lets you earn while you train in a specific trade at Level 2 or above.
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