Construction

Train to become a skilled and qualified tradesperson in brickwork, carpentry and joinery, painting and decorating or plastering.

About Construction

Our Construction courses and apprenticeship programmes train you to become a skilled and qualified tradesperson in Bricklaying, Carpentry, Plastering, Painting and Decorating or a construction profession.
You’ll start on a course developing skills in two or more trades. You then go on to select one main trade as you progress. This develops your practical experience, provides you with a useful skills base and helps you to choose the right trade for you.

Your Future

Many learners start on a full-time course and gain an apprenticeship as they progress in their learning and trade. Most learners go straight into employment after completing their training, with local and national employers including asome start their own business.

Your Industry

According to Lightcast 2024 data, the construction sector is due to grow by 5.7% in the Cardiff Capital Region between 2024-2029, with an average wage over £33,000 per year. The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) predicts annual workforce growth of 1.2% in the Welsh construction sector, leading to an extra 11,000 workers required between now and 2028 (CITB 2024).

Construction Courses

Brickwork

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Bricklaying L1 Part Time 9 January 2025 13 January 2025 Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Construction Trades - Pre-Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment L1 Full Time 1 September 2025 Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Bricklaying and Carpentry - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment L2 Full Time 1 September 2025 Barry Campus
Brickwork and Groundworks - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment L2 Full Time 1 September 2025 Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff
HNC in Construction Management L4 Part Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
HND in Construction Management L5 Part Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Carpentry

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Carpentry and Joinery (Preparation) L1 Full Time 1 September 2025 Barry Campus
Carpentry - Do It Yourself L1 Part Time 7 January 2025 9 January 2025 27 March 2025 10 April 2025 Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff East Cardiff Campus
Construction Trades - Pre-Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment L1 Full Time 1 September 2025 Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Bricklaying and Carpentry - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment L2 Full Time 1 September 2025 Barry Campus
Carpentry and Roofing - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment L2 Full Time 1 September 2025 Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff
HNC in Construction Management L4 Part Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
HND in Construction Management L5 Part Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Construction

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Construction Trades - Pre-Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment L1 Full Time 1 September 2025 Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff
CSCS Green Labourer’s Card training L1 Part Time 17 February 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
CAD in Construction - 2D Computer Aided Design L2 Part Time 4 March 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
CITB SSSTS Training Course (PLA) L3 Part Time Contact us for dates City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Construction & The Built Environment L3 Full Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
CITB SMSTS Training Course (PLA) L4 Part Time Contact us for dates City Centre Campus, Cardiff
HNC in Civil Engineering L4 Part Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
HNC in Construction Management L4 Full Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
HNC in Construction Management L4 Part Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
HNC in Quantity Surveying L4 Part Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
HND in Civil Engineering L5 Part Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
HND in Construction Management L5 Part Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Painting

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Construction Trades - Pre-Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment L1 Full Time 1 September 2025 Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Painting & Decorating L1 Part Time 9 January 2025 Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff
HNC in Construction Management L4 Part Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
HND in Construction Management L5 Part Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Plastering

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Construction Trades - Pre-Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment L1 Full Time 1 September 2025 Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Plastering L1 Part Time 9 January 2025 27 March 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Plastering and Painting & Decorating - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment L2 Full Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
HNC in Construction Management L4 Part Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
HND in Construction Management L5 Part Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff