Adult Community Learning courses in Greenwich

Would you like to learn or improve your tiling, brickwork, plastering, painting, or decorating skills? Whether it is to improve your DIY skills or look for work in the construction sector – we can help. The courses listed here are fully funded by the Royal Borough of Greenwich through their adult community learning provision - Greenwich Learns. Contact us to see if you eligible for a fully funded course and discuss which of the courses below are the right option for you. Our course provision for the Royal Borough of Greenwich changes so check back in to see new options.

Flower Skills offer a range of courses in construction skills. These include courses leading to City & Guilds qualifications which run for 2, 3 or 4 weeks. We cover construction skills and construction health and safety – including the CSCS test (card included on some courses). All level of learner are welcome – our mission is to provide high quality training to people of all ages and all abilities to support individuals to gain industry-recognised and required qualifications.

In2Construction (incl. CSCS)

Qualification: City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Construction Skills + CSCS
Length of course: 3 weeks

Our "In 2 Construction" course is a 3 week programme that covers basic construction skills in up to 2 different trades, combined with health & safety training to make sure that you are safe on site. Successful candidates will leave with a City & Guilds level 1 Award in Construction Skills, together with a City & Guilds health & safety qualification and the CSCS test and card. Ideal if you are looking to get work in the industry.

The course is free to adults aged 19 or over on 31 August 2025 and who are in receipt of an eligible benefit (such as Universal Credit). Plese contact us for more details and for costs if you are not entitled to study for free.

Upgrade Course

Qualification: City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills
Length of course: 10 days

For learners who have successfully completed a City & Guilds level 1 Award in Construction Skills, this course adds a further trade (usually plastering) to your repertoire and converts that Award into a Level 1 Certificate.

Plastering Taster

Qualification: N/A
Length of course: 5 days

Learn the basics of plastering, including health and safety, making up mixes, applying render and plaster.

Retrofit

Qualification: Level 2 Award
Length of course: 1 Week - 5 Days

Gain future-proof skills in construction! The construction industry is changing. With the UK's push for energy-efficient buildings, Retrofit Specialists are in high demand!

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