VOC Level 1

Level 1 Construction Skills

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

This course is significantly oversubscribed, and there is a possibility that a place may not be secured this year.

This course at our Lincoln Campus is significantly oversubscribed, and there is a possibility that a place may not be secured this year.

Do you want to learn the basics of the construction industry? Would you like to work in the building trade but are not sure which trade is right for you? This course could be for you.

This qualification provides an ideal introduction to the construction industry and covers essential skills in the following construction trades: Carpentry & Joinery, Brickwork, Plumbing, Plastering, Painting & Decorating, Wall/floor tiling, and Electrical.

By completing the above units, you will develop underpinning skills and knowledge associated with each trade area at an appropriate level, preparing you for the construction industry. During the course, you will also study the Introduction to Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction and Introduction to the Construction Industry units.

During this course, you’ll learn:

Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction
Construction Industry Topics
Maintaining and Using a variety of Hand Tools and more

Overall grade profile of Grade 4 minimum between Maths and English. For example, Grade 1 in English and Grade 3 in Maths will be accepted, or a Grade 2 in both English and Maths.

Satisfactory school reference should be available upon request.

Assessment: Assessment is a combination of practical tests and written examinations.

Progression: Successful completion of the Level One Certificate could lead to a Level Two Diploma in any of the trades. You will also be able to access potential careers including within the building trade.

Successfully completing this course would prepare you well for an apprenticeship and/or you could progress from Level One onto the Diploma Level Two. You’ll need to decide which trade you’d like to progress into.

You’ll need workwear and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from our preferred supplier. You’ll also need general stationery equipment and access to the internet; PCs are available on campus.

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]