OUR CONSTRUCTION CENTRES PROVIDE YOU WITH THE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR YOUR FUTURE.
We offer training in all the main construction trades including courses and apprenticeships in bricklaying, carpentry, electrical installation and plumbing so you can build your career in and learn a skilled trade with hands-on, practical learning that will prepare you for the industry.
There are fantastic opportunities to showcase your skills at competitions and get involved in real-life projects, which will help you develop your CV and enhance your employability. As well as learning in professional workshops and being supported by industry-experienced tutors, you will also have the opportunity to complete an industry placement, which will help to develop your employability skills and industry contacts.
On our Bricklaying courses you will learn all the key skills needed to become a Bricklayer, such as constructing: - Half brick and solid walling - Cavity walls and arches - Solid wall piers - Decorative fireplaces and chimney stacks. You will also learn crucial skills needed in the industry, including trowel skills, brick bonding, mixing and application of cement and mortar, and building of complex masonry. Alongside practical skills you will also study welfare, site procedures and health and safety in construction. You’ll also get to meet key employers in the trade and carry out work experience that will enhance your CV. Find out more and apply below.
On our Carpentry and Joinery courses you will acquire all the needed knowledge and skills to become a skilled Carpenter and Joiner. You will: - Learn how to use wood machinery and power tools - Explore the benefits of timber technology - Develop your skills in timber floor and modern roofing techniques - Learn all aspects of kitchen fitting, including building partition walls and fitting and lining doors. Alongside practical skills you will also study welfare, site procedures and health and safety in construction. You’ll also get to meet key employers in the trade and carry out work experience that will enhance your CV. Find out more and apply below.
On our Electrical Installation courses you will develop the skills needed to become an electrician, such as installing, maintaining and repairing electrical systems in industrial, commercial and domestic environments. You will gain the knowledge and skills required to work safely with a range of electrical equipment and systems including: - Switchboards - Motors - Cables and fuses - Thermal relays - Heating and lighting, And much more. Alongside practical skills you will also study welfare, site procedures and health and safety in construction. You’ll also get to meet key employers in the trade and carry out work experience that will enhance your CV. Find out more and apply below.
Our plumbing courses will provide you with all the skills needed for work in the domestic and industrial sectors. You will develop a combination of practical skills and theory-based knowledge, where you will learn how to: - Install, maintain and repair central heating systems - Fit underfloor heating - Work with environmental technologies and gas - Understand bending and jointing techniques - Fit sinks and taps. Alongside practical skills you will also study welfare, site procedures and health and safety in construction. You’ll also get to meet key employers in the trade and carry out work experience that will enhance your CV. Find out more and apply below.
Bricklaying
Carpentry and Joinery
Plumbing
Bricklaying
Carpentry
Electrical Installation
Plumbing
Apprenticeship in Bricklaying
Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery
Apprenticeships in Carpentry and Joinery
Apprenticeship in Gas Engineering
Apprenticeship in Plumbing and Domestic Heating
Apprenticeship in Electrical Installation and Maintenance
BY 2025 THERE ARE EXPECTED TO BE 30,370 JOBS IN CONSTRUCTION IN SOUTH YORKSHIRE.
EMSI 2021Award in the In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment
Bench Joinery
Bricklaying
Bricklaying
Carpentry and Joinery
Domestic, Commercial & Industrial Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation
Electrical Installations
Introductory Plumbing Skills (NACCN002*)
Plumbing
Plumbing
Award in the In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment
Construction Trade Skills – Bricklaying
Domestic, Commercial & Industrial Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation
Introductory Plumbing Skills (NACCN002*)
NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing
NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Trowel Occupations
Bricklayer Apprenticeship
Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship
Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship
Gas Engineering Apprenticeship
Installation Technician/Maintenance Electrician
Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician
The construction sector is ideal for those who like working outside, enjoy working practically and use their initiative to get things done.
Construction Labourers prepare building sites and assist trade workers with manual jobs once work starts.
Mark out and dig trenches for foundations and drains, lay concrete and put up panels to hold concrete in place as it sets, bend and fix bars to reinforce concrete structures and keep tradespeople on site supplied with materials.**
Construction sites for a variety of building projects across a range of physical areas.
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Construction Managers oversee building projects for quality, safety, timeliness and completion within budget.
Review building plans, hire staff and organise work schedules, ensure the site has the material its needs, monitor the timeline and cost of the project, ensure quality and health and safety is maintained throughout and report progress to clients.**
You could work at a client’s business or on a construction site.
*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the construction sector include*:
