The construction industry is in global demand and moving fast! Everywhere you look something is being built, being fixed. But as the demand for construction increases, so does the demand for skilled workers.
We teach the most sustainable construction methods in joinery, brickwork, painting and decorating, plumbing and electrical installation in our industry-standard facilities. Our programmes also develop your business skills to give you the opportunity to become self-employed in the future!
Aaron Nicholson, former Brickwork student
Picking the right course is the first step in your construction career! There are loads of different pathways to choose from, including Bricklaying, Joinery or Painting and Decorating. Whether you choose a full-time study programme and pick your own specialism, or apply for an Apprenticeship vacancy, we're sure to have something that suits you and your learning style.
All of our study programmes in this area contain an element of practical work experience, and our tutors also aim to introduce students to the workplace through study visits to local civil engineering projects, visiting guest lecturers and employer-set live briefs.
No matter which construction and building trades route you decide to study, we know that the business side of the construction industry is equally as important as many people are self-employed within trades. We will help you cover the basics of pricing up jobs, how to communicate with customers and the management of people to help you get off the ground.
Seeing as many of our tutors have worked in the construction sector, we have a lot of connections with local businesses and employers in the industry. This means that you'll have plenty of opportunities to interact with those people who might be looking to hire you in the future! It could take the form of visiting guest speakers, class trips to local building sites, competitions and project briefs set by employers or the opportunity to undertake some work experience with a construction firm. Whatever the opportunity, try to take as much from it as possible so that you can use it to your advantage when it comes to applying for jobs.
As a student at The Sheffield College, you will be encouraged to spend time with an employer in a real-life working environment as part of your study programme. This could be experience of work or an industry placement, depending on what kind of course you are studying.
Our custom-built facilities are what really sets our construction study programmes apart. We have dedicated spaces for all of the key construction trades, including:
With construction projects in Sheffield springing up left, right and centre, job opportunities in this sector are set to increase. In fact, over the next 3 years, Sheffield City Region is expected to see an increase of 400 jobs in the building and construction industry.
Not to mention the average wage for employees in this industry is over £30,000 a year, so there's plenty of room for progression and a long-term career for those who are willing to work for it!
Whilst we offer a large variety of programmes and Apprenticeships from Level 1 all the way up to university level, why not take a minute to find out a bit more about our Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation?
Location: Olive Grove Campus
Choosing a career path when you've only just left school can seem like a daunting prospect, but our Careers Advice Team are on hand to offer you the best impartial careers guidance going.
They can help you to figure out the kind of jobs that you might enjoy based on your interests, skills and hobbies; or if you already have a pretty good idea of what you'd like to do in the future they can give you some pointers on how to go further and land your dream job.
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