--- title: What is a level 1 qualification with all associated awards? description: Level 1 courses at College of West Anglia --- [Skip to content](https://faq.cwa.ac.uk/what-is-a-level-1-qualification-with-all-associated-awards#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [![College of West Anglia](https://faq.cwa.ac.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/CWA%20logos/CWA%20logo%202line.png?width=405&height=109&name=CWA%20logo%202line.png)](https://cwa.ac.uk/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Contact us](https://cwa.ac.uk/contact/feedback-and-enquiries) [Contact us](https://cwa.ac.uk/contact/feedback-and-enquiries) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Chatbot Knowledge](https://faq.cwa.ac.uk/?hsLang=en) 2. [Support](https://faq.cwa.ac.uk/support?hsLang=en) 3. [Course Information](https://faq.cwa.ac.uk/support?hsLang=en#course-information) # What is a level 1 qualification with all associated awards? Ready for a level 1 lowdown? Here’s the drill: a Level 1 qualification is typically an introductory or foundation course—think of it as the springboard into a subject, perfect for those just starting out or wanting to build basic skills before leaping to higher levels. As for the awards and certificates available at Level 1, here’s a quick tour of the talent show: **Construction & Trades:** - [Carpentry & Joinery - Level 1](https://cwa.ac.uk/courses/construction-trades/carpentry-joinery-level-1) - [Brickwork - Level 1](https://cwa.ac.uk/courses/construction-trades/brickwork-level-1) - [Plumbing - Level 1](https://cwa.ac.uk/courses/construction-trades/plumbing-level-1) - [Multi-Trade Construction Skills - Level 1](https://cwa.ac.uk/courses/construction-trades/multi-trade-construction-skills-level-1) - [Award in Construction and Employability Skills - Entry Level 3](https://cwa.ac.uk/courses/construction-trades/award-in-construction-and-employability-skills-entry-level-3) (technically just below Level 1, but still a strong foundation!) **Level 1 Courses for Adults in Employability & Personal Skills:** - [Award/Certificate in Securing Employment - Level 1](https://cwa.ac.uk/courses/employability-skills/award-certificate-in-securing-employment-level-1) - [Certificate in Securing Progression - Level 1](https://cwa.ac.uk/courses/employability-skills/certificate-in-securing-progression-level-1) - [Award in Personal Social Skills - Introduction to Wellbeing - Level 1](https://cwa.ac.uk/courses/employability-skills/award-in-personal-social-skills-introduction-to-wellbeing-level-1) - [Award in Personal Social Skills - Introduction to Customer Services - Level 1](https://cwa.ac.uk/courses/employability-skills/award-in-personal-social-skills-introduction-to-customer-services-level-1) - [Award in Personal Social Skills - Introduction to Finances - Level 1](https://cwa.ac.uk/courses/employability-skills/award-in-personal-social-skills-introduction-to-finances-level-1) - [Award in Personal Social Skills - Furthering Digital Skills - Level 1](https://cwa.ac.uk/courses/employability-skills/award-in-personal-social-skills-furthering-digital-skills-level-1) - [Award in Personal Social Skills - 1:1 modules - Level 1](https://cwa.ac.uk/courses/employability-skills/award-in-personal-social-skills-1-1-modules-level-1) - [Award in Personal Social Skills - Introduction to Digital Skills - Level 1](https://cwa.ac.uk/courses/employability-skills/award-in-personal-social-skills-introduction-to-digital-skills-level-1) - [Award in Personal Social Skills - Introduction to Safeguarding & British Values Level 1](https://cwa.ac.uk/courses/employability-skills/award-in-personal-social-skills-introduction-to-safeguarding-british-values-level-1) - [Award in Personal Social Skills - Introduction to Sustainability - Level 1](https://cwa.ac.uk/courses/employability-skills/award-in-personal-social-skills-introduction-to-sustainability-level-1) Level 1 courses can be found [here](https://cwa.ac.uk/courses). - [Support](https://faq.cwa.ac.uk/support?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Student Information](https://faq.cwa.ac.uk/support?hsLang=en#student-information) - [Financial Help & Support](https://faq.cwa.ac.uk/support?hsLang=en#financial-help-support) - [Applicant Information](https://faq.cwa.ac.uk/support?hsLang=en#applicant-information) - [Equestrian Centre](https://faq.cwa.ac.uk/support?hsLang=en#equestrian-centre) - [Course Information](https://faq.cwa.ac.uk/support?hsLang=en#course-information) - [FAQs](https://faq.cwa.ac.uk/faqs?hsLang=en) - [Troubleshooting](https://faq.cwa.ac.uk/troubleshooting?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Student Portal Issues](https://faq.cwa.ac.uk/troubleshooting?hsLang=en#student-portal-issues) - [Courses](https://faq.cwa.ac.uk/courses?hsLang=en) [![College of West Anglia](https://faq.cwa.ac.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/CWA%20logos/CWA%20logo%202line.png?width=405&height=109&name=CWA%20logo%202line.png "College of West Anglia")](https://cwa.ac.uk/) [mailto:email@email.com](mailto:email@email.com) Copyright © 2025,