Level 1 Multi-trade Construction

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Key Facts

Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Level: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Course Code: CN1FTP002C0
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Stephenson College

Code: CN1FTP002C0

Please Note: This programme is provisionally full for 25/26.
Applications for September 2026 will open in October

Level 1 Multi-trade provides the ideal introduction to the Construction industry and covers essential skills in the following trades: Bricklaying, Carpentry and Joinery, Plastering, Painting and Decorating, Construction Operations, Wall and Floor Tiling, Electrical and Plumbing.

These qualifications are suitable for individuals of any wanting an introduction to the variety of construction trades, to gain skills in those areas and perhaps to decide which trade is the right one to pursue a career in.

Features & Benefits

Learners study in state of the art workshops that reflect what they'd find in the Construction industry, allowing them to be prepared for entering the industry once qualified. All lecturers are experts within their trades, bringing a wealth of skills and knowledge from industry into the classroom.

Course Content

Modules include:

Basic Health and Safety

Principles of building

Introduction to Carpentry skills

Introduction to Bricklaying skills

Introduction to Plumbing skills

Introduction to Painting and decorating skills

Plus a range of other construction skills

Entry Requirements

GCSE English and Maths at grade 2 or above

Progression

Successful completion of this course will allow learners to progress onto a Level 2 Construction trades course or move into an apprenticeship to study at the next level in industry.

Why Loughborough?

94%

of learners said the College campus provides a safe environment

90%

of learners said staff valued students views and opinions about their study programme

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