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 choose a trade you wish to focus on and will also experience practical skills development in other related trades too. This develops your practical experience and provides you with a useful skills base for the future. Whether you choose to study at City Centre Campus in Cardiff or our new Advanced Technology Centre in the Vale, you’ll benefit from purpose-built, industry-standard facilities to fully prepare you for industry.

Your CAVC

CAVC is one of the largest providers of construction training in the country. Our expert teachers have a broad range of industry experience and contacts, helping you progress to employment. Our students are recognised as some of the best in the country in their chosen trade! Competing in industry skills competitions and winning!

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, or some start their own business.

Your Industry

According to Lightcast 2025 data, the construction sector is due to grow by 5.6% in the Cardiff Capital Region between 2025-2030, with an average wage over £36,000 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 2024-2028 (CITB 2024).

Construction Courses

Brickwork

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Foundations of Auto and Engineering EL3 Full Time 1 September 2027 2 September 2027 Advanced Technology Centre City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Foundations of Trade EL3 Full Time 1 September 2027 Advanced Technology Centre City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Foundations of Trade and Auto EL3 Full Time 2 September 2027 East Cardiff Campus
Bricklaying L1 Part Time 7 January 2027 8 April 2027 Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Brickwork (Preparation) L1 Full Time 1 September 2027 Advanced Technology Centre City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Brickwork and Groundworks - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment L2 Full Time 1 September 2027 Advanced Technology Centre City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Carpentry

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Foundations of Auto and Engineering EL3 Full Time 1 September 2027 2 September 2027 Advanced Technology Centre City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Foundations of Trade EL3 Full Time 1 September 2027 Advanced Technology Centre City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Foundations of Trade and Auto EL3 Full Time 2 September 2027 East Cardiff Campus
Carpentry and Joinery (Preparation) L1 Full Time 1 September 2027 2 September 2027 Advanced Technology Centre City Centre Campus, Cardiff East Cardiff Campus
Carpentry and Roofing - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment L2 Full Time 1 September 2027 Advanced Technology Centre City Centre Campus, Cardiff
CITB SSSTS Training Course L3 Part Time 8 February 2027 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Construction

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Foundations of Trade EL3 Full Time 1 September 2027 Advanced Technology Centre City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Foundations of Trade and Auto EL3 Full Time 2 September 2027 East Cardiff Campus
Plastering, Painting & Tiling (Preparation) L1 Full Time 1 September 2027 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
CAD in Construction - 2D Computer Aided Design (PLA) L3 Part Time 24 February 2027 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
CITB SSSTS Refresher Training Course L3 Part Time 5 July 2027 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
CITB SSSTS Training Course L3 Part Time 8 February 2027 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Civil Engineering (Introduction) L3 Part Time 6 January 2027 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Construction & The Built Environment L3 Full Time 1 September 2027 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Construction Management (Introduction) L3 Part Time 5 January 2027 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Sustainable Drainage Systems (Introduction to Standards) L3 Part Time 28 June 2027 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Waste Management (Introduction) L3 Part Time 1 July 2027 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
CITB SMSTS Refresher Training Course L4 Part Time 10 February 2027 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
HNC in Construction Management L4 Full Time 7 September 2027 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Painting

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Foundations of Auto and Engineering EL3 Full Time 1 September 2027 2 September 2027 Advanced Technology Centre City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Foundations of Trade EL3 Full Time 1 September 2027 Advanced Technology Centre City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Foundations of Trade and Auto EL3 Full Time 2 September 2027 East Cardiff Campus
Painting & Decorating L1 Part Time 7 January 2027 15 April 2027 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Plastering and Painting & Decorating - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment L2 Full Time 1 September 2027 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Plastering

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Foundations of Auto and Engineering EL3 Full Time 1 September 2027 2 September 2027 Advanced Technology Centre City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Foundations of Trade EL3 Full Time 1 September 2027 Advanced Technology Centre City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Foundations of Trade and Auto EL3 Full Time 2 September 2027 East Cardiff Campus
Plastering, Painting & Tiling (Preparation) L1 Full Time 1 September 2027 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Plastering L1 Part Time 7 January 2027 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Plastering and Painting & Decorating - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment L2 Full Time 1 September 2027 City Centre Campus, Cardiff