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 will learn in our specialist construction and centres and facilities. These include huge tradespecific workshops where you develop your practical skills each week. You’ll start on a course developing skills in two complementary trades, then select one to focus on as you progress.

When you apply to study a construction course with us you will start by studying a Pre-Foundation or a Foundation course (depending on your GCSE esults). 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 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 Persimmon and Redrow, whilst some start their own business.

Your Industry

According to Lightcast 2022 data, the construction sector is due to grow by 9.1% in the Cardiff Capital Region between 2022- 2026, with an average wage over £30,000 per year. The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) predicts annual workforce growth of 2.1% in the Welsh construction sector, leading to an extra 11,500 workers required between 2022-2026 (CITB 2022).

Construction Courses

Brickwork

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Bricklaying L1 Part Time 6 January 2025 9 January 2025 Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Construction Trades - Pre-Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment L1 EL3 Full Time 2 September 2024 Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff East Cardiff Campus
Bricklaying and Carpentry - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment L2 Full Time 2 September 2024 Barry Campus
Bricklaying and Plastering - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment L2 Full Time 2 September 2024 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Brickwork (Progression only) L2 Full Time 2 September 2024 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Brickwork and Groundworks L2 Full Time 2 September 2024 Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff
HNC in Construction Management L4 Part Time 2 September 2024 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Carpentry

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Carpentry and Joinery (Preparation) L1 Full Time 2 September 2024 Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Carpentry - Do it Yourself L1 Part Time 6 January 2025 7 January 2025 9 January 2025 Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff East Cardiff Campus
Construction Trades - Pre-Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment L1 EL3 Full Time 2 September 2024 Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff East Cardiff Campus
Bricklaying and Carpentry - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment L2 Full Time 2 September 2024 Barry Campus
Carpentry and Painting & Decorating - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment L2 Full Time 2 September 2024 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Carpentry and Roofing - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment L2 Full Time 2 September 2024 Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Plastering and Carpentry - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment L2 Full Time 2 September 2024 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
HNC in Construction Management L4 Part Time 2 September 2024 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Construction

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Construction Trades - Pre-Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment L1 EL3 Full Time 2 September 2024 Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff East Cardiff Campus
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 10 October 2024 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
CITB SSSTS Training Course (PLA) L3 Part Time Contact us for dates City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Construction & Built Environment - Extended Certificate L3 Part Time 2 September 2024 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Construction & The Built Environment L3 Full Time 2 September 2024 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 2 September 2024 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
HNC in Construction Management L4 Full Time 2 September 2024 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
HNC in Construction Management L4 Part Time 2 September 2024 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Painting

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Construction Trades - Pre-Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment L1 EL3 Full Time 2 September 2024 Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff East Cardiff Campus
Painting & Decorating L1 Full Time 2 September 2024 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Painting & Decorating L1 Part Time 7 January 2025 9 January 2025 Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Carpentry and Painting & Decorating - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment L2 Full Time 2 September 2024 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
HNC in Construction Management L4 Part Time 2 September 2024 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Plastering

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Construction Trades - Pre-Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment L1 EL3 Full Time 2 September 2024 Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff East Cardiff Campus
Plastering L1 Part Time 10 October 2024 9 January 2025 27 March 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Bricklaying and Plastering - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment L2 Full Time 2 September 2024 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Plastering (Progression only) L2 Full Time 2 September 2024 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Plastering and Carpentry - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment L2 Full Time 2 September 2024 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
HNC in Construction Management L4 Part Time 2 September 2024 City Centre Campus, Cardiff