Construction Skills - Level 1 Diploma

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This course is suitable if you want to progress into a career within the construction industry as a General Operative or to progress on to the various craft courses delivered by the college. It will prepare you for employment and look at the core work skills required.

It allows candidates to learn, develop and practise the skills required for a number of disciplines and It covers a number of skills which include health and safety, construction principles, practical assessments in each area and the theory/underpinning knowledge delivered in a practical context.

The qualifications cover a range of hand-skills, practical tasks and theory lessons consisting of a combination of the following:

• Bricklaying: including the construction of brick and block walling.
• Carpentry and Joinery: using various tools and equipment to construct joints, fix architraves and skirtings and fit locks and latches.
• Painting and Decorating: applying paint and wallpaper and creating decorative effects.

The study programme consists of a vocational diploma, Maths and English, work experience and essential digital skills.

You do not need to have any previous qualifications although all applicants will need to have an interview and an initial assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

You will also need stationary, overalls and safety boots.

Assessment is with unit tests and continually assessed coursework. Students also meet regularly with tutors to help plan studies and to discuss progress.

AGED 16 - 18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August 2025 before the start date of the course, and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your course then your study with us will be free.

Please see here for the documents you need to show us.

Some courses have additional costs, such as specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

Adults - ENTRY LEVEL/LEVEL 2

This course may be free if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course, but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have other additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

Students will be equipped with the skills and knowledge required to progress into employment in the construction industry. You may also have the option to transfer to an apprenticeship or progress onto level 1/2 Diploma in the following trade areas:

• Bricklaying
• Carpentry and Joinery
• Painting and Decorating

Opportunities also exist for learners moving into the new developing area of sustainability with courses such as External Wall Insulation.

This course is suitable if you want to progress into a career within the construction industry as a General Operative or to progress on to the various craft courses delivered by the college. It will prepare you for employment and look at the core work skills required.

It allows candidates to learn, develop and practise the skills required for a number of disciplines and It covers a number of skills which include health and safety, construction principles, practical assessments in each area and the theory/underpinning knowledge delivered in a practical context.

The qualifications cover a range of hand-skills, practical tasks and theory lessons consisting of a combination of the following:

• Bricklaying: including the construction of brick and block walls.
• Carpentry and Joinery: using various tools and equipment to construct joints, fix architraves and skirtings and fit locks and latches.
• Painting and Decorating: applying paint and wallpaper and creating decorative effects.

The study programme consists of a vocational diploma, Maths and English, work experience and essential digital skills

You do not need to have any previous qualifications although all applicants will need to have an interview and an initial assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

You will also need stationary, overalls and safety boots.

You do not need to have any previous qualifications although all applicants will need to have an interview and an initial assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

You will also need stationary, overalls and safety boots.

AGED 16 - 18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August 2025 before the start date of the course, and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your course then your study with us will be free.

Please see here for the documents you need to show us.

Some courses have additional costs, such as specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

Adults - ENTRY LEVEL/LEVEL 2

This course may be free if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course, but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have other additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

Students will be equipped with the skills and knowledge required to progress into employment in the construction industry. You may also have the option to transfer to an apprenticeship or progress onto level 1/2 Diploma in the following trade areas:

• Bricklaying
• Carpentry and Joinery
• Painting and Decorating

Opportunities also exist for learners moving into the new developing area of sustainability with courses such as External Wall Insulation