Key Facts
- Starting
8 Sep 2025- Location
- Wandsworth
- Start Date
- Sep 2025
- Level
- Entry Level
- Code
- WML1002CF
Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to the Construction Environment
This course gives you the opportunity to learn important skills and knowledge to carry out a range of tasks that are used on a construction site on and as a domestic builder on a daily basis such as painting and decorating, joinery, tiling, plumbing, electrical and will be useful from day one for working in construction. We will also cover Retrofit, Green skills and sustainability which are hugely important in construction and will increase your employment opportunities.
included in the course are units on employability skills, such as writing a CV, managing money and also Maths and English will be a key learning aim to give you more opportunities to progress in education and your career
You will visit trade shows site visits and have the opportunity to go on Work experience. If you complete the course successfully, you will be in a position to progress onto the level 2 maintenance operations or another course at the college. We have a close relationship with Wandsworth Council to keep awareness of the local jobs market and the opportunities available to you. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for any more questions
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Entry Requirements
We will invite you to a 'Meet the Tutor' event where you will receive information, advice, and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.3 x GCSE's at any grade including Maths and English .
Don't have any formal qualifications? Don't worry, let us know and we can assess you to ensure you will be able to achieve well on the course.
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Course Content
Health and safety Carpentry Electrical Plumbing Tiling Maths English -
Progression Next Steps
Move on to one of our Level 2 courses across the college if successful.There are lots of opportunities available to you to progress across the South Thames Colleges Group and into the world beyond education.
During your time with us you will have access to a dedicated team of careers and education advisors who will help you as you take the next steps towards achieving your goals.
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Assessment Details
Ongoing assessments of practical tasks throughout the year