VOC Level E

Skills for Construction

Campus
Lincoln Campus and Newark Campus
Start Date
September 2026
Duration
1 year (Full-time)

Do you want to learn some handy construction skills? Would you like to work in the building trade? This course could help you.

This is an Entry Level to Level One course, which will help you gain knowledge and skills in four trades including Bricklaying, Carpentry and Painting and Decorating. You will learn to work as part of a team, develop independence, grow in confidence and self-esteem and make a positive contribution to the college as a business.

You will have Individual Learning Plans with goals and targets to achieve the relevant qualifications. All courses include English and Maths and you will follow accredited Functional Skills qualifications, as well as Continuing Personal/Professional Development, tutorials, enrichment and enterprise projects and a work experience placement.

During this course, you’ll learn:

Building brick walls and other relevant projects
Researching and building small wooden projects using carpentry skills
Developing painting and decorating skills ready to use around college and externally

There are no formal entry requirements needed. However, you should have a desire to progress, a strong interest in Construction and a willingness to learn. Applicants will be expected to attend a Welcome Day, Taster and Interview. A BKSB assessment will be carried out to determine Maths and English levels. In addition, a Support Needs Assessment will also be carried out, to identify any additional needs. Applicants with an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan), will be subject to consultation.

Assessment: Progress is assessed by observation of practical and personal skills and a written portfolio of evidence.

Progression: This course offers you support with your studies and the curriculum is geared to get you to progress your independent living skills and develop yourself in ways which will assist you to make the transition into mainstream studies or supported employment.

You’ll need Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) items to assist with your studies which include a polo shirt, work trousers or overalls and steel toe cap boots. You'll also need the following stationery items: A pencil case with black pen, pencil, ruler, rubber, pencil sharpener, A4 folder, A4 lined notepad, A4 punched pockets and file dividers. Please contact Student Services if you require financial assistance to purchase the PPE.

Fees listed are for those aged 19 years and over only. Fees are subject to change. Support for fees may be available, such as fee remission or the Advanced Learner Loan.

For further information regarding the Advanced Learner Loan please visit www.lincolncollege.ac.uk/funding-your-course/

Please note that where stated, fees are for the first year of a course only.

For more information contact our Course Information Office on 030 030 32435 or email [email protected]