Quick facts
| Qualification type | NOCN L1 Certificate |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Study times | You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:00 to 4:15. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction. |
| Entry requirements | No Entry requirements You will have to attend an interview, to help ensure the course is the right course for you. |
| Campus | West Suffolk College Built Environment Campus, The Milburn Centre, Bury St Edmunds |
| Work placements | No |
Is it for me?
This is a Construction Vocational course, designed to develop generic employability skills and confidence in the workplace, with an emphasis on construction and construction skills in Carpentry, Decorating & Tiling as well as site construction work of Bricklaying & Groundworks.
The course has been developed for those who have no formal qualifications.
What you'll learn
Carpentry Skills
Decorating Skills
Groundwork skills
Health & Safety
Problem solving
Communication
Math
English
Equipment required for the course
Safety Boots
Workwear safety trousers.
Work experience placements
Simulated on our construction site,
Assessment
Assessment will be through both practical and written assessments.
Further study
- Building and Construction Diploma Level 1
- Carpentry Level 1
- Bricklaying Level 1
- Decorating Level 1
- Civil Engineering Level 1
- Plumbing Level 1
Example careers
- Bricklayer
- Site Supervisor
- Foreman
- Construction Manager
- Plumber
- Tiler
- Carpenter
- Cabinet Maker
- Joiner
- Electrician
- Plasterer
- Painter and Decorator
Days & times
Starting September 2025
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00
Thursday 09:00 - 16:00