Our courses offer professional qualifications in a range of trades, including Bricklaying, Construction, Electrical and Plumbing.
Construction and the Built Environment
225,000
Workers Needed
An additional 225,000 worker will be needed by 2027 to keep up with the UK’s construction demands. That’s 45,000 extra workers per year.
+22%
Self Employed Workers
The self employed construction workforce has grown by 22% in the past 12 months alone.
5-7%
Total jobs in the UK
Did you know, construction jobs accounts for between 5-7% of all jobs in the UK.
Looking for an Apprenticeship?
Whether you are a school leaver taking your first step into a career, a professional looking to upskill, or a business owner that is exploring training options for your workforce, we offer a standard to support you on your journey.
We currently offer apprenticeships in:
- Bricklaying
- Carpentry
- Construction
- Electrical
- Furniture Making
- Plumbing.
Our Training Centres
Many of our Construction and Built Environment courses require you to train on specialist equipment and industry-standard tools.
Our professional Training Centres will provide you with everything you need to be able to master the skills you need in your trade.
Bricklaying and Plastering Courses
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“I enjoy how we’re taught on the course. It is education but it doesn’t feel like school.
“The course isn’t too formal and the team help you learn and adapt based on your interests and needs.
“I wanted to get into the trades for a very long time and learn key skills. This course seemed like it would be the best fit for me.”
Kieran
Level 2 Electrical
“I would recommend this course to anyone, I have really enjoyed my time at the centre. It has been great to see my progression.
“My background is in high end fashion and retail so this has been a completely new venture for me. It was daunting at the start but with the support and my drive to succeed, I’ve had a really positive experience.
“In the future, I would like to own my own business in renovating or landscaping so the skills I have learnt at the centre give me a solid foundation to build on.”
Jonathan
Level 2 Plastering
“I’m a very practical person and have completed my own renovations in the past. I am doing this course to ensure I can use these skills when we build our holiday homes. I am going to look into completing the Electrical course too.
“The tutor have been friendly and helpful. I felt nervous when I started as I am the only women on my course although I did not need to be as everyone is on the same page and get on well with each other.
“It’s really not daunting at all being a female or being older. There is a range of people on the course all from different backgrounds and with different reasons for being here. Whatever your reason is, you’ll fit in.”
Michelle
Level 2 Plumbing
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