Building and Construction Diploma Level 1

The Level 1 Diploma in Building and Construction is the ideal groundwork for anyone wanting to get a strong foundation in the sector.

This one-year, full time programme will give you the opportunity to learn skills from a number of core trades within the construction industry. And if you're still trying to decide which of the many varied routes a career in construction suits you best, this course will help you find your specialism.

You'll be thoroughly trained in practical skills and learn the underpinning theory of six core trades: Brickwork, Carpentry and Joinery, Painting and Decorating, Plastering, Plumbing, and Tiling.

During the course you will also learn how to develop essential character strengths for success, such as confidence, self-belief and ownership.

A majority of the programme will be 'hands on' and focussed on helping you to develop your construction skills and character strengths. We'll help you develop your essential life skills such as communication, numeracy and IT during mandatory GCSE/Functional Skills lessons (mainly for students who have not achieved a grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics at GCSE level).

There will also be mandatory sessions to help improve your employability skills.

Assessments will be via assignment work or end of unit tests assessed to meet industrial standards throughout the 36-week course.