Level 1 Construction Skills Course at Bispham Campus
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Blackpool and The Fylde College lists a fee of £1,440 if you're not eligible. Contact Blackpool and The Fylde College for more info.
Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Blackpool. Classes run at Bispham Campus, three days a week, full-time daytime. Over one year, you'll cover bricklaying, plastering, tiling, joinery, and painting and decorating. You'll learn about the materials used in each trade and how they're applied on site. An interview with a tutor is part of the application process. This construction skills qualification suits those aiming for an entry-level role in construction or looking to move into further trade training. City and Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills with certificate.
Who this course is for
This construction multi-skills course has been designed for students who want to acquire basic skills in a range of construction and building techniques with a view to starting work in an entry level job on a building site or progressing to further study, with the option to specialise in one of the trades learnt. You will cover basic bricklaying, plastering, tiling, the key elements of joinery and painting and decorating. You will learn about the key materials used in each trade and their application in a variety of situations as well as vital safety information which will allow you to carry out work whilst minimising the risk of injury. Whilst the course is intended as a springboard into work or onto further study, it will also give you the skills to carry out basic DIY projects for yourself and for friends and family.
Entry requirements
Commitment to study three days a week, motivation to study the subjectA successful interview with a tutorThe ability to study independentlyGood communication skillsHardworking approach toward the industry
What you will learn
You'll practise basic bricklaying techniques and understand the materials involved.
You'll develop plastering skills, including surface preparation and application.
You'll learn wall and floor tiling, covering tools, adhesives, and finishing.
You'll cover the key elements of joinery, including timber and fixings.
You'll study painting and decorating, from surface prep to paint application.
You'll identify the materials used across each trade and how they're used on site.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a classroom and workshop setting at Bispham Campus. Training covers each trade area in turn, with a focus on applying techniques directly. You'll need to be able to study independently between sessions. Assessment is based on the practical and theoretical work you complete throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bispham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Labourer: entry-level site work supporting tradespeople
Bricklaying operative: assisting bricklayers on residential or commercial builds
Painting and decorating assistant: interior and exterior decorating work
Plastering assistant: supporting plasterers on new builds or refurbishments
Tiling operative: wall and floor tiling in domestic or commercial settings
General construction operative: broad site support across trade areas
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying: go deeper into one trade if bricklaying is where you want to specialise.
Level 2 Diploma in Plastering: a focused route into plastering work on site.
Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating: the next step if decorating is the direction you want to take.
Level 2 Certificate in Site Carpentry: builds on the joinery foundation you've started here.
