Level 1 Construction SkilLS

Course Overview

This qualification provides the ideal introduction to the construction industry and covers essential skills in the following construction trades: bricklaying, carpentry and joinery and plastering.

It is ideal for those students that require an insight into the construction industry before selecting a specific trade in year 2.

Entry Requirements

English & Maths: GCSE Grade 9-2 or Level 1 Functional skills*

*The College reserves the right to ask for a school reference if required.

What the course covers

You will study the following Mandatory Units:

• Construction Health and Safety
• Construction Multi-Skills (involving Carpentry, Brickwork and Plastering)
• Further Construction Multi-Skills (involving Carpentry, Brickwork and Plastering)

In addition to the mandatory units, you will complete some of the optional units in order to achieve the full Level 1 Diploma:

• Construction Community Project
• Construction Principles
• Cost Calculations
• Employment in the Construction Industry
• Environmental Awareness and Sustainability in Construction
• Erect and Dismantle Access Equipment or Working Platforms
• Handle, Move and Store Resources
• Modern Technologies in the Construction Industry
• Personal Skills in the the Construction Industry
• Personal Wellbeing in Construction
• Repair and Maintain Masonry
• Repair and Maintain Plasterwork
• The Construction Industry
• Wall Coverings

Work Experience is a part of this course, the hours and dates will be determined by the course tutor. Work experience can be up to a maximum of two weeks on an external placement, you are encouraged to source your own placement with support from the WEX Team and your course tutor. Where external placements are not possible you will be expected to take part in simulated work experience organised by the college.

Fees and funding

Please note:

• Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 who have a valid EHCP, and are studying Further Education courses are not normally charged course fees
• Adults may need to pay a fee depending on their personal circumstances. This will be assessed against the relevant Funding Body eligibility criteria at point of enrolment

If you don’t qualify for fee remission, the fees for 2026/27 will be:

£1,005 (plus registration fee to be advised at enrolment)

Fees are for 2026/27 entry and apply to students eligible for home fee status enrolling to funded programmes. The fees quoted are subject to personal circumstances and will be confirmed at the time of your enrolment, depending on eligibility criteria. For more information about financial support for students, please click here or email studentfinance@nescot.ac.uk