Construction Courses for School Leavers
About Our Construction Courses
Our Construction courses provide practical training and industry knowledge across a range of trades and specialist areas. With courses available at different levels, you can develop new skills, build on existing experience, and gain hands-on knowledge to support your personal interests, career development or future study.
Construction Courses for School Leavers
Construction Multi Trades Level 1
This one-year vocational course will introduce you to the construction sector. It will help you develop skills to progress onto a trade-specific Level 2 course, an apprenticeship or employment. You will complete a Level 1…
Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction T Level
The T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction has been designed to ensure students have the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to progress into skilled employment or progress into higher level technical study…
Electrical Installation Level 1 Diploma for School Leavers
This one-year, full-time Electrical Installation Diploma will develop your knowledge and skills. If you are looking for a career as an electrician, this course will provide you with a great opportunity to develop the required…
Construction (Carpentry and Joinery) Level 1
This one-year, full-time programme of study will introduce you to site carpentry and joinery. You will develop skills in the kind of carpentry and joinery needed on a typical building site. The course will give…
Maintenance Operations (Construction) Level 2 for School Leavers
This one-year programme of study is for people aged 16-18 who want a career in the maintenance industry. This course will provide you with invaluable industry-standard skills sought by employers. Taught by an experienced teaching…
Construction (Plumbing) Level 1 for School Leavers
This full-time programme of study will help you develop your practical plumbing skills. The highly skilled teaching team will help you develop the practical and personal skills you need to progress onto a Level 2…
Site Carpentry Level 1
This one-year, full-time programme of study will introduce you to site carpentry and joinery. You will develop skills in the kind of carpentry and joinery needed on a typical building site. The course will give…
Plumbing Studies Diploma Level 2 for School Leavers
This one-year, full-time programme of study will develop your plumbing knowledge and skills. If you are looking for a career as a plumber in the construction industry, then this course will provide you with the…
Construction (Bricklaying) Level 1
This one-year, full-time programme of study will introduce you to bricklaying. lt will help you develop the skills you will need to progress onto a Level 2 course, an apprenticeship or employment. This course is…
Construction (Plastering) Level 1
This one-year full-time programme will give you the skills needed for a role working in the plastering industry. It is a highly-practical course that will introduce you to your chosen vocational sector and will help…
Bench Joinery Level 2 for School Leavers
The Bench Joinery Level 2 course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and techniques involved in bench joinery. This intermediate-level course is suitable for individuals who have some existing…
Site Carpentry Level 2
This full-time programme of study will develop your knowledge and skills. If you are looking for a career as a carpenter in the construction industry, then this course will provide you with the industry-standard skills…
Construction (Transition) Entry Level 3
You will complete an Entry Level 3 BTEC Vocational Studies qualification and develop your employability skills. You will also learn English and Maths at the right level for you.
Construction (Electrical Installation) Level 1 Certificate for School Leavers
This one-year course will give you skills to work in the electrical industry. You will develop both your personal and practical electrical installation skills. The highly skilled teaching team will help you develop the knowledge…
Plastering Level 2 for School Leavers
This one-year programme of study will give you knowledge and skills in all aspects of plastering. Looking for a career as a plasterer? This course will make you work-ready for a role in the construction…
Electrical Installation Level 2 for School Leavers
This one-year, full-time Electrical Installation Diploma will develop your knowledge and skills. If you are looking for a career as an electrician this course will provide you with industry-standard skills that employers are looking for.
Bricklaying Level 2 for School Leavers
This one-year, full-time programme of study will help you develop your brickwork skills. You will learn how to plan, set out and build solid and cavity walls and structures. This course will provide you with…
What Does a Construction Course Involve?
Construction courses introduce key skills and knowledge used across the Construction sector through practical activities and hands-on learning.
Course content may include trade techniques, construction methods, health and safety practices, and core industry principles.
Construction Careers and Progression
- Carpenter or Joiner
- Construction Site Supervisor
- Construction Manager pathways
- Skilled trade apprenticeships and specialist training
- Progression to university, or higher-level study in construction, surveying or construction management
- Progression to Plumber, Electrician or labourer
Interested in an Apprenticeship?
If you embark on an apprenticeship, you start working for an employer from day one, providing you with the opportunity to earn money and get ahead whilst fine-tuning your skill set. You’ll earn a wage whilst developing specialist skills.
