Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Hackney. Classes run at New City College Hackney Campus, full-time during the day. This course runs for 44 weeks and covers the core skills and knowledge used across the construction industry. You'll explore different trades, including bricklaying, and gain a solid grounding in how construction sites operate. The level 1 construction skills qualification is awarded by City and Guilds.
Who this course is for
16 to 18
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills across core construction trades, including bricklaying.
You'll learn how to work safely on construction sites, including health and safety rules.
You'll understand the tools, materials, and methods used in construction work.
You'll practise measuring, marking out, and preparing materials accurately.
You'll build knowledge of how different trades work together on a project.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom and workshop. Assessment is based on practical tasks and assignments completed during the course. You'll be assessed on your skills and knowledge as you progress through each unit, covering areas such as health and safety, trade techniques, and construction principles.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Hackney Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer's labourer: assist on site while building trade skills.
Construction operative: general site work across different trades.
Groundworker: prepare sites, lay foundations and drainage.
Maintenance operative: carry out basic repairs and upkeep in buildings.
Dry liner: fix plasterboard and partition walls in new builds.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying: the next step if you want to specialise in bricklaying and work toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 2 Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering: broadens your construction knowledge across multiple trades.
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in Construction: a short qualification that supports site safety roles and CSCS card applications.
