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Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Redhill – East Surrey College

Cost£370.00
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Redhill. Classes run at East Surrey College, full-time during the day over 34 weeks. This construction skills course focuses on painting and decorating. You'll cover surface preparation, wallpaper hanging, applying oil and water-based paints, safe storage of materials, and health and safety. The course requires 4 GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English and Maths, though East Surrey College considers applications on a case-by-case basis. It's a solid introduction to the trade and a step toward Level 2 study.

Who this course is for

16 or 16+

What you will learn

  • You'll prepare a range of surfaces ready for decoration.
  • You'll hang wallpapers including ingrain, vertical lining and cross-lining.
  • You'll apply oil-based and water-based paints correctly.
  • You'll store materials safely and in line with industry practice.
  • You'll use access equipment and follow health and safety requirements on site.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical work in the college's workshop environment. Classroom sessions support the practical training. Assessment is based on the work you produce and demonstrate in the workshop. You'll need to wear college uniform and steel toe-capped boots whenever you're in the workshop.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to wear college uniform and steel toe-capped boots at all times in the workshops. These are a health and safety requirement. East Surrey College will confirm any additional costs for equipment or educational visits at your interview, with payment due at enrolment.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Painter and decorator: apply finishes and wallcoverings in homes and commercial buildings.
  • Decorator's labourer: support qualified decorators on site while building experience.
  • Property maintenance operative: carry out painting and minor repairs across a range of properties.
  • Facilities assistant: maintain the appearance and upkeep of buildings.

What you could study next

This construction skills qualification is a stepping stone into further training. You could move on to a Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating, which goes deeper into trade skills and techniques. From there, an NVQ Level 2 in Painting and Decorating is the qualification that supports a CSCS skilled-worker card, which most employers and sites require. Both routes are available as next steps after completing this Level 1 course.

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