Building Services
Train to become a skilled and qualified tradesperson in electrical, plumbing and tiling.
About Building Services
Our Building Services courses and Apprenticeship programmes train you to become a skilled and qualified tradesperson in a variety of trades such as Plumbing and Electrical Installation. You will study in our dedicated construction and building services centres and facilities. These include classrooms for theory and huge trade-specific workshops where you develop your practical skills each week.
When you apply to study a Building Services course with us you will start by studying a PreFoundation or a Foundation course (depending on your GCSE results). The Pre-foundation course offers an introduction into Construction and the Built Environment and a range of trades. The Foundation programme involves focusing on developing skills in two trades and then once you’ve successfully completed this, the progression programme requires you to select one main trade to study.
Your Industry
According to EMSI 2019 data, the construction sector is due to grow by 9.4% in the Cardiff Capital Region over 2019-2025. This increase would lead to 4,000 additional jobs over that period and average wages reaching £30,000. The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) predicts UK employment in construction will grow for the fourth consecutive year at 0.5 per cent a year on average to 2022. Additionally, Wales leads UK construction growth for the fourth year running at 4.6% with an estimated 12,250 additional jobs by 2022. (CITB 2018)
Building Services Courses
Wall and Floor Tiling
Level
Start dates available
Locations available
| Course name |
Level
|
Start dates available
|
Locations available
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Wall & Floor Tiling - Beginner | L1 Part Time | 12 January 2023 4 May 2023 11 January 2024 2 May 2024 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Wall & Floor Tiling - Introduction | L1 Part Time | 17 January 2023 18 September 2023 16 January 2024 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Plumbing with Wall & Floor Tiling - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment | L2 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Wall & Floor Tiling with Plumbing - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment | L2 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| HNC in Construction & The Built Environment (Building Services Engineering) | L4 Part Time | 11 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| HND Construction and Built Environment (Building Services Engineering) | L5 Part Time | 11 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Wall & Floor Tiling - Taster | EL2 Part Time | 9 March 2023 9 November 2023 7 March 2024 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
Plumbing
Level
Start dates available
Locations available
| Course name |
Level
|
Start dates available
|
Locations available
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|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Installation and Plumbing - Pre-Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment | L1 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | Barry Campus East Cardiff Campus |
| Introduction to Building Services (Plumbing and Electrical) | L1 Part Time | 17 July 2023 14 September 2023 18 September 2023 15 July 2024 | Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Electrical Installation with Plumbing - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment | L2 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| F-Gas and ODS Regulations (Cat 1) (PLA) | L2 Part Time | 20 February 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| F-Gas and ODS Regulations (Cat 1) - Intensive (PLA) | L2 Part Time | 11 April 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Plumbing with Electrical Installation - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment | L2 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Plumbing with Wall & Floor Tiling - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment | L2 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Wall & Floor Tiling with Plumbing - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment | L2 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| ACS CCN1 Initial Assessment | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Barry Campus |
| ACS CCN1 Re-assessment | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Barry Campus |
| ACS Gas Appliances | L1 L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| BPEC Energy Efficiency for Gas and Plumbing Engineers | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Barry Campus |
| Domestic Energy Assessor Certificate (PLA) | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
| Unvented Hot Water | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Barry Campus |
| HNC in Construction & The Built Environment (Building Services Engineering) | L4 Part Time | 11 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| HND Construction and Built Environment (Building Services Engineering) | L5 Part Time | 11 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
Heating, Ventilation, Refrig & Aircon
Level
Start dates available
Locations available
| Course name |
Level
|
Start dates available
|
Locations available
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocarbon Refrigeration, Air Con and Heat Pump System Installation, Servicing and Maint (PLA) | L2 Part Time | 12 January 2023 11 May 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Refrigeration - Apprenticeship | L2 Part Time | 11 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems (Unvented) (PLA) | L3 Part Time | 20 February 2023 3 April 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| HNC in Construction & The Built Environment (Building Services Engineering) | L4 Part Time | 11 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| HND Construction and Built Environment (Building Services Engineering) | L5 Part Time | 11 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
Electrical
Level
Start dates available
Locations available
| Course name |
Level
|
Start dates available
|
Locations available
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Home Electrics - Beginner | L1 Part Time | 27 November 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Electrical Installation and Plumbing - Pre-Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment | L1 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | Barry Campus East Cardiff Campus |
| Engineering | L1 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | Barry Campus |
| Introduction to Building Services (Plumbing and Electrical) | L1 Part Time | 17 July 2023 14 September 2023 18 September 2023 15 July 2024 | Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Basic Home Electrics - Intermediate | L2 Part Time | 29 January 2023 28 January 2024 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Electrical Installation with Plumbing - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment | L2 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Electronic Engineering | L2 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Plumbing with Electrical Installation - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment | L2 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (PLA) | L3 Part Time | 12 December 2022 11 January 2023 6 February 2023 17 April 2023 8 May 2023 12 June 2023 31 July 2023 | Community Location |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering - Subsidiary Diploma | L3 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation (PLA) | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations - Award (PLA) | L3 Part Time | Contact us for start dates | City Centre Campus, Cardiff City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| In-Service Inspections and Testing of Electrical Equipment (PAT) (PLA) | L3 Part Time | 9 February 2023 20 March 2023 | Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| HNC in Construction & The Built Environment (Building Services Engineering) | L4 Part Time | 11 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| HND Construction and Built Environment (Building Services Engineering) | L5 Part Time | 11 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
