If you work quickly and accurately with your hands and want to develop a career in construction, our courses will give you the industry-recognised skills in your chosen trade, enabling you to work towards becoming a master craftsperson as a bricklayer, carpenter or joiner, or painter and decorator. With the housing market booming and confidence in the economy returning, the construction industry’s growth will rely on skilled tradespeople.
Whether you are looking to get a first job in the construction industry, a change of career or just want to learn new skills for a DIY project, we have a course for you.
Students progress from a Level 1 to Level 2 Diploma and then to employment or an apprenticeship. We also offer an HNC in Construction and the Built Environment, which can be enhanced within the last six months of study to a Higher Apprenticeship.
Please see our separate listings for Electrical Installation and Carpentry & Joinery.
Building & Construction Courses
- T Levels
- Vocational
- Apprenticeships
- Higher Education
- Part-time
- Basic Brickwork
- Basic Home DIY Skills
- Basic Plastering
- Level 1 C&G Diploma in Bricklaying (6705-13)
- Level 1 C&G Diploma in Painting & Decorating (6707-13)
- Level 2 C&G Diploma in Bricklaying (6705-23)
- Level 2 C&G Diploma in Painting & Decorating (6707-23)
- Level 3 C&G Diploma in Bricklaying (6705-33)
- Level 3 C&G NVQ Insulation & Building Treatments - Internal Wall Insulation (5931-58)
- Level 3 NOCN Diploma in Painting & Decorating
Charlie Meredith
Level 1 Brickwork
Previous school: Thomas Adams School
I'm in my second year of brickwork and I've been learning a lot about attention to detail. I've got a part-time job on building sites on Mondays and Fridays where I work on extensions, new builds, renovations - anything you can think of really. At college, we learn the techniques and at work, I get to put them into practice.
Jordan Phillips
Level 1 Painting & Decorating
Previous school: Shrewsbury Academy
Painting & Decorating is a good trade to train in and offers great business opportunities afterwards. The tutors are good and I have learnt so much here – I have especially enjoyed learning how to wallpaper.
Andrew Holloway
HNC in Construction & the Built Environment
Previous Institution: Shrewsbury Academy
I wanted a complete change in career and had always considered becoming an architect. When I came to an SCG Open Evening, tutors suggested the route of Higher Education in Construction. It is a great hands-on course and I especially enjoyed learning about CAD, as this is a skill I need to become an architect.
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