These hands on practical courses will prepare you for work in a range of trades, from bricklaying, carpentry and electrical installation, to painting and plumbing.
The type of work you end up doing will depend on your job role and the trade you specialise in, but most future work will be practical and outdoors, usually on a building site as part of a team.
Designing, developing and repairing buildings, interiors and other sturctures, as well as potentially installing and maintaining plumbing and electrical systems.
Good communication, teamwork and practical/hands-on skills, as well as creativity and attention to detail.
There are number of routes you can take following successful completion of a course. Further study can include Higher Education courses or a Higher Apprenticeship where you will expand your skills through study whilst earning a wage. Or you may choose to move directly into employment.
Contact our careers team for further guidance.