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Level 1

Construction Skills (Trowel Trades)

Duration

1 year

Location

Rush Green Campus

Starting

Sept 2026

Audience

16-18

This course has been designed to provide the ideal introduction to the Construction Trowel Trades industry.

You will learn the essential skills in bricklaying, carpentry and joinery, plastering, painting and decorating, construction operations, wall and floor tiling, electrical and plumbing.

On this course, you will learn all aspects of construction management and technology and skills in many different areas that will give you a real opportunity to progress onto a level 2 course or Apprenticeship.

You will be assessed through continual assessments, including portfolios and worksheets.

You will need to have GCSE Maths, English Language and two additional subjects at grade 2 (E) or above.

As part of the application process you will also be asked to explain why you want to study this course, so that we can ensure any course offer made aligns to your career goals.

On successful completion of this course, you will have developed both practical and theoretical skills and will be able to progress onto a Level 2 course in Construction.

Where it can lead to
You could progress to the following course
Career progression

There are number of routes you can take following successful completion of a course. Further study can include Higher Education courses or a Higher Apprenticeship where you will expand your skills through study whilst earning a wage. Or you may choose to move directly into employment.

Contact our careers team for further guidance.