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Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Croydon

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Croydon. Classes run at Croydon College, full-time during the day. You'll try out a range of trades, including bricklaying, carpentry, plastering, tiling, painting and decorating, plumbing, and electrical work. This is a practical construction skills course, built around hands-on workshops and site visits. It runs for 35 weeks. You'll need GCSE grades 9 - 2 (A* - E) in English and maths, or an equivalent. An interview is part of the application. You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills.

Who this course is for

This qualification provides a practical introduction to the construction industry, allowing learners to explore a range of trades such as bricklaying, carpentry, plastering, tiling, painting and decorating, plumbing, and electrical work. It is suitable for learners who are interested in developing foundation skills for a career in construction, especially those unsure which trade to specialise in. Learners will gain both practical and employability skills through hands-on workshops and site visits. Learners must wear appropriate protective clothing, including safety boots, gloves, and hi-vis vests. The course also includes employability sessions, guest talks from local employers, and support from the College�s Careers and Student Services teams to help plan next steps into further study, apprenticeships, or employment.

Entry requirements

GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) in English and maths. Equivalence of these qualifications will be considered. Evidence of a commitment to learn and the ability to study at this level shown at interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise core bricklaying techniques in a hands-on workshop setting.
  • You'll develop carpentry skills, including basic joinery and timber work.
  • You'll try plastering and tiling, learning the fundamentals of each trade.
  • You'll get an introduction to painting and decorating methods.
  • You'll explore plumbing and electrical work at a foundation level.
  • You'll build employability skills relevant to working in construction.
  • You'll visit construction sites to see how trades operate in practice.

How you will learn

Learning is practical and classroom-based. You'll work through hands-on workshops covering multiple trades, alongside site visits. Assessment is ongoing and practical, reflecting the skills you develop across the different trade areas. Croydon College will confirm the specific assessment methods for your cohort at enrolment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Croydon College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bricklayer's labourer - support skilled bricklayers on site
  • Carpentry labourer - assist with timber work and joinery tasks
  • Painting and decorating assistant - prep and finish work on site
  • Plastering labourer - mix and carry materials, assist plasterers
  • General construction operative - broad site support across trades
  • Plumbing apprentice - entry-level support for a plumber

What you could study next

A level 1 construction skills qualification is a stepping stone into trade-specific training. You could move into a Level 2 Diploma in a trade such as bricklaying, carpentry, plastering, or painting and decorating. Many learners also use it to apply for a construction apprenticeship. If you want to work on site long-term, a Level 2 NVQ in your chosen trade is the route toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.

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