Diploma Level 1 Construction Skills
Course Code
DCS1-Y1
Course Level
Level 1
Study Mode
Full time
Start Date
07-Sep-2026
Course Type
School Leavers
Campus
Moulton
Course Duration
1 year
If your ambition is to gain a role within the construction industry but you are unsure as to which pathway you would like to enter, this course will give you the opportunity to experience three different trades, brickwork, carpentry, and plumbing.
There has never been a better time to join the construction industry as we enter a huge exciting regeneration period for cities, railways and houses.
In the UK, the construction industry employs over two million people and our Level 1 Diploma in Construction Skills will give you the skills and experience you need to decide which route you want to take within this varied sector.
You will use our unique workshops tailored to carpentry, brickwork, and plumbing equipped with tools and facilities to develop a range of skills in all these areas. Your study will be supplemented with hands-on experience, commercial experience and an extensive enrichment programme including industry visits.
(This course replaces the Building Maintenance Operations course previously advertised)
Guided by our expert lecturers you will take part in a wide range of trade training that will help you to master the building maintenance industry. Your course will include education in plumbing, bricklaying, and carpentry as well as safe handling and storage of construction materials and equipment.
During this course you will cover:
- Creating accurate woodwork - You will learn about the wide selection of tools required for woodwork and use some of the tools of the trade. In this unit we hope you see how working with something as naturally formed as wood can be so rewarding.
- Bricklaying and repairing masonry - You will learn the basic method of laying level Brickwork safely and identify the tools needed for the job. At the end of this unit we would feel comfortable building a small brick wall.
- How to handle and connect different types of pipework including copper and plastic and the basics of plumbing systems.
- Health and Safety in construction - You will learn how keeping safe in your career is the most important part of your working life. Looking after yourself and others while working is so crucial in the industry.
- Principals of construction - You will learn how all of the basic parts of the home go together and how all the different trades work closely with each other as a team.
