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Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Stroud

Cost£450.00
Duration378 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Construction Skills Course in Stroud. Classes run at SGS Stroud Campus, full-time during the day.

Fees apply for this course. Students aged 16 to 18 years old pay a significantly reduced fee. If you are 19 or over, concessions may be available. The course runs for around 378 hours of study. You'll cover core construction skills across several trades, including health and safety, working with tools, and practical site tasks.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Certificate in Construction Skills at Level 1.

Who this course is for

Most full-time courses at SGS are for learners aged 16-18 with some provision available for those aged 14 plus on request. If you are aged 19 and over then formal qualifications that are a prerequisite for younger age groups may not be suitable. Please check the college website www.sgscol.ac.uk for more in-depth information regarding full-time study programmes or contact us on 0800 0567 253 or email [email protected]

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to work safely on construction sites, including health and safety rules.
  • You'll develop practical skills using hand tools and power tools.
  • You'll explore different construction trades, such as brickwork, carpentry, and painting.
  • You'll learn how to read and follow basic construction drawings and instructions.
  • You'll understand how to work as part of a team on site.
  • You'll practise measuring, marking out, and preparing materials.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in the classroom and workshop. Tutors will guide you through trade skills and site safety. Assessment is through practical tasks and short written or knowledge-based activities. You'll be assessed on what you can do as well as what you know.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. SGS Stroud Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Construction operative, carries out general tasks on building sites.
  • Labourer, supports skilled tradespeople across construction projects.
  • Site assistant, helps with materials, tools, and site preparation.
  • Groundworker trainee, works on foundations, drainage, and groundworks.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering, a natural next step that develops trade skills further.
  • Level 2 NVQ in a specific trade such as bricklaying or carpentry, useful if you want to specialise.
  • A construction apprenticeship, which lets you earn while you train toward a recognised trade qualification.
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