These qualifications are for candidates wishing to gain some understanding and some practical experience of the variety of trades in the Construction industry.
The qualifications cover a range of hand-skills and practical tasks in the following trade areas:
- Bricklaying
- Plastering
- Wall and Floor Tiling
- Plumbing
- Carpentry and Joinery
Course Structure
Training will cover:
- Bricklaying
- Plastering
- Wall and Floor Tiling
- Plumbing
- Carpentry and Joinery
Assessment Methods
Practical training and assessments will make up 80% of the programme with 20% theory which is training only, no formal assessments, Maths & English will also be mandatory as part of this study package.
What you need and where it leads
- Entry requirements
- This course Entry Level 3
- Further study
Entry requirements
GCSE U – 1
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- Level 1 Level 1 Certificate CG Construction Skills (Plumbing) At this college
- Level 1 Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills - Carpentry and Joinery At this college
- Level 1 Level 1 Certificate in Brickwork At this college
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At this college
- Level 1 Certificate CG Construction Skills (Plumbing)
- Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills - Carpentry and Joinery
- Level 1 Certificate in Brickwork
- Level 1 Diploma CG Bricklaying
- Level 1 Diploma CG Carpentry and Joinery
- Level 1 Diploma CG Plastering
- Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing Studies
- Job Skills for CSCS
Careers it can lead to
- Elementary Construction Occupations £26,300 a year
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With further study or experience
- Construction Operatives £30,800 a year
- Construction and Building Trades £27,500 a year
- Roofers, Roof Tilers and Slaters £34,900 a year
- Road Construction Operatives £40,500 a year
- Floorers and Wall Tilers £36,000 a year
- Plasterers £36,800 a year
Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).
Student Voice
I’m more of a hands-on learner and my course involved a lot of practical work, which was good. The tutors in Plumbing are great and really helpful. It was an opportunity presented by North Lindsey that allowed me to apply for my apprenticeship, so my course definitely helped me with my progression. I learnt a lot of skills needed to be successful in industry.
Progression
Progression – L1 Certificate in Multi trade or progress onto a Level 1 Certificate in Plastering, Brickwork, Joinery or Plumbing.
Quick Reference Guide
Level
Entry Level 3
Duration
1 Year
Study Mode
Full-Time
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