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• BRICKLAYER • JOINER • SURVEYOR • SITE MANAGER • ARCHITECT • BUYER • BUILDING CONTROL • CIVIL ENGINEERING • PLUMBER • ELECTRICIAN • PLANNING…

A career in construction needs a firm foundation. The industry makes a vital contribution to the quality of life in Britain from the building of hospitals, schools and homes to motorways, railways and airports. There are numerous interesting and varied careers in this huge industry. There is also a local and national shortage of skilled construction personnel. For those interested in a career in the skilled construction trades the College offers craft courses in Brickwork, Carpentry and Joinery, Plumbing and Electrical Installation. You will learn your trade in up-to-date, well equipped workshops and training facilities.

Card Schemes

By 2010 it will be essential to prove your skills and qualifications before you can work on a site. The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card will provide this proof, and will be accessible to those who complete the required courses.

From Strength to Strength

All of our tutors have extensive industry experience, working across a range of disciplines. Students benefit from this because tutors can relate theory to real life practice. Our staff all have industry backgrounds, and it is widely recognised that access to professional tradespeople is invaluable in the students’ development. John Gilchrist, Curriculum Leader, said: “Experienced professionals are great for us to have in the team, they bring with them up-to-date professional experience that they can share with the students.” Tutor Paul French commented “I know now that making the move from construction to teaching was the correct choice for me. I have been able to share all my knowledge of the construction industry with the students and this has been a benefit to their learning process and brought them up to  date with what goes on once they leave College and enter the Construction Industry".

Success

The Construction team pride themselves in offering learners both practical and theoretical experiences through a comprehensive suite of qualifications. These qualifications are designed to meet individual learners needs and abilities, developing construction related skills that are transferable to future career choices and pathways.

Case Study : James Edwards

James has always had an ambition to get into Carpentry and Joinery “I really enjoy making things, to think afterwards that I have actually made that out of a few bits of wood is really fulfilling”.

After completing the Level 1 course he moved onto the Level 2 Day Release in Carpentry and Joinery.

“I definitely recommend the day release programme as you get to branch into more areas on site. I get to use more power tools, and I get to learn basic knowledge of other trades which is really helpful.”

“I really do recommend coming to college, you need more than what you learn at school, however you do have to put your back into it and knuckle down. As long as you are committed it can be a nice place to be and you will succeed.”

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