Pre-Employment Construction Programme

Our fully funded course provides NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) London Borough residents with the core skills and qualifications to kickstart their careers in the construction industry..

On the final day of our course, we host a Graduation Job Fair, featuring employers from the Construction Industry with open vacancies or apprenticeships.

To help remove any barriers, we also fund up to £90 towards travel costs and free lunch from a local supplier each day of the course.

On the final day, we host a Graduation and Job Fair featuring industry-leading employers with open vacancies, apprenticeships, or work experience opportunities.

Modules covered during the course:

• Environmental Awareness.
• Mental Health and Wellbeing in Construction.
• Paving slabs, brushed concrete finish, kerbs, and drainage installation.
• Ability to read and understand risk assessments.
• Interpretation of drawings, scales, symbols, hatchings, and measurements.
• Calculation of paved areas and understanding datum points for establishing structure height and location.
• Knowledge of common tools, equipment, and materials used on-site.
• Teamwork and collaboration through practical group tasks.
• Laying of four modular paving patterns: Herringbone (45° & 90°), Basket Weave, Stack Bond, and Stretcher.
• Understanding of environmental sustainability and the 3 R’s – Reduce, Recycle, Reuse.

How is the course delivered?

Interactive training, classroom discussions, case studies, teamwork, Individual/group presentations and self-study outside of the classroom.

Qualifications earned:

• NOCN Level 1 Award in Environmental Awareness and Sustainability
• NOCN Level 1 Award in Health & Safety in the Construction Environment
• NOCN Level 1 Certificate in Basic Construction Skills – Brickwork
• CSCS Green Labourer Card
• NOCN Level 2 Unit Award in Laying Modular Paving

By achieving these qualifications, learners will gain both the technical knowledge and the practical competencies required to progress into sustainable employment with genuine long-term prospects.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must:

• Be aged 18 or over
• Live within a London Borough
• Not be in education, employment or training
• Provide a valid photo ID (passport, identity card or driver's license)
• Have eligibility to work in the UK
• Complete a 10-minute phone call before the course (this secures their space)
• Be able to attend all course days (Monday-Friday, 08:30-16:00) at the venue

Hear from some of our 2025 LCA Learners:

“I really appreciate all your assistance, time, and effort in helping us feel welcome and achieve our qualifications.” - Mohammed

“Thank you for the amazing opportunity. I’ve gained new skills and really enjoyed meeting new people.” - Shakira

“The course was amazing. The LCA supported me in so many ways, from food and travel to simply being there when I needed someone to talk to. Everyone involved was fantastic, and the LCA was always ready to help however they could. I’d genuinely recommend this course to anyone who wants to get into construction but doesn’t know where to start. The whole course was a huge help, especially in securing my apprenticeship. Without the LCA, I wouldn’t be here, probably still stuck trying to find my way"- David Tasker

“Thank you for everything. For the great course, the teaching, and the time and effort you put into supporting me every step of the way. The support I received, particularly with my dyslexia, made a real difference, and the guidance I’ve had since completing the course has been hugely appreciated. Meeting my employer at the LCA Graduation Job Fair and being supported through that introduction helped me move into employment, and I’m really grateful to the LCA for helping me take this next step in my career.”  - Earnest

“I wasn’t sure what my next steps were or whether university was the right choice for me. The LCA course gave me the chance to learn more about the industry, build my confidence, and figure out what I actually wanted to do. The support and guidance throughout the course, as well as being introduced to my employer at the LCA Graduation Job Fair, really helped me take that next step. I’m excited and very grateful to the LCA for all their support.”  - Finn