Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college, please see our Fees and funding page for more information.
Age 16-18
FREE (If meet residency criteria and not enrolled at another educational institution).
If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course will be FREE. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips.
Age 19+
If you are aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course could be free dependant on the level of the course and your eligibility criteria. The rules regarding fee reduction are complicated, we would encourage you to contact our Advice, Support and Careers Team on 0191 375 4400, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or connect on live chat (bottom right of your screen).
Please note, these prices are for the current academic year and may be subject to change for our courses starting in future years.
Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college, please see Fees and funding for more information.
Age 16-18
FREE (If meet residency criteria and not enrolled at another educational institution).
If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course will be FREE. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips.
Age 19+
If you are aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course could be free dependant on the level of the course and your eligibility criteria. The rules regarding fee reduction are complicated, we would encourage you to contact our Advice, Support and Careers Team on 0191 375 4400, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or connect on live chat (bottom right of your screen).
This course is aimed for people aged 19 years or over.
This part-time course is perfect for you if you are looking to start a new career in the construction industry. You will develop a wide range of skills in brickwork, carpentry & joinery and painting & decorating.
From building a range of walls and brick features to fitting units & workshops and preparing and painting surfaces, you will develop and wide range of skills to help you take the next step in a construction trade.
Entry Criteria
This course is for you if you are looking to change careers and get started in a construction trade.
What are the next steps?
You will have an informal chat with the programme team to ensure the course is right for you.
Study Aims
This Level 1 qualification will provide you with a range of basic construction craft skills and knowledge.
You will also develop an understanding of the health and safety requirements for working in the construction industry.
Modules Studied
Health and Safety
Skills for Construction Crafts
Times of Delivery
Thursday 6pm-9pm
Any times indicated are based on current courses and may be subject to change in future years. Full timetables will be confirmed at the start of each course.
Teaching and Assessment
The following are examples of what the teaching, learning and assessments are based around.
Bricklaying
Half brick walls
Cavity walls
Solid walls
T-junctions
Blockwork walls
Basic decorative features
Carpentry & Joinery
Skirting and architraves
Floor joists
Flooring
Door lining
Hanging a door
Window frames
Fixed truss
Units and worktops
Painting & Decorating
Preparing surfaces
Applying foundation and plain papers
Painting doors, walls, ceilings, features and timber surfaces
Producing standard decorative finishes
Assessment will be through the completion of two NOCN devised practical tasks and associated knowledge questions (written or verbal). This will be internally assessed and internally and externally quality assured using the NOCN assessment booklets to evidence all learning outcomes.
Completing this course will allow you to progress to Level 2 Diploma in Property Maintenance, or you could choose to follow a trade specific route at Level 2 in bricklaying, carpentry & joinery or painting & decorating.
You will be ready to progress into employment within the construction industry after completing a Level 2 qualification, or you could progress to Level 3 at New College Durham.
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