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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.

As one of our students, not only will you learn the most sustainable construction methods in joinery, brickwork, painting and decorating, civil engineering, plumbing and electrical installation in our industry-standard facilities, but you will also develop your business skills to give you the opportunity to become self-employed in the future.

If you enjoy practical work and seeing projects through from start to finish then a career in this sector could be for you!

Construction, Building Trades and Civil Engineering Sector Guide

What can I study?

Campus Key

  • C City
  • H Hillsborough
  • A Advanced Technology Centre

CONSTRUCTION, BUILDING TRADES & CIVIL ENGINEERING

T Level

T Level in
Design, Surveying and Planning

C
T Level

T Level in
Pumbing and Heating

A
T Level

T Level in
Electrotechnical Engineer

C

Intermediate Skills in
Brickwork

C

Intermediate Skills in
Carpentry & Joinery

C

Intermediate Skills in
Plumbing

A

Intermediate Skills in
Electrical Installation

C

Introductory Skills in
Brickwork

C

Introductory Skills in
Carpentry

C

Introductory Skills in
Plumbing

A

Introductory Skills in
Construction Industry (Multi-skill)

C
Apprenticeships+

We also have Apprenticeship vacancies in this sector. Please visit apprenticeships.sheffcol.ac.uk to find out more.

Entry requirements for individual courses can be found on the course pages.

WHO WE WORK WITH

We work with employer partners across the local region and beyond to provide work experience, masterclasses, workplace tours and other exciting opportunities. Some of our employer partners are:

CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING TRADES

  • Amey
  • Kier Construction
  • Horbury
  • Taylor Tuxford

CIVIL ENGINEERING

  • Wates Group
  • Kier Construction
  • Henry Boot Construction
  • MJ Gleeson
LUCAS HODGKINS

LUCAS HODGKINS

Former Construction student

“The tutors have helped me loads to progress further. I plan on getting an Apprenticeship. After that I want to start my own business. It's just really exciting for me.”

Bricklayer
Electrical Installation

Where you will be Studying

Our construction and building trades and civil engineering provision is based across our City and Olive Grove Campuses, in the Sheffield city centre. Students study in the very best facilities around, including our:

  • carpentry and joinery workshops
  • painting and decorating studio
  • bricklaying zone
  • electrical workshop
  • Kier Construction Academy
  • computer facilities and CAD studios
  • materials testing lab

Example Construction Careers

Electrician

Starting Salary

£18,000

Experienced Salary

£42,000

Plumber

Starting Salary

£15,000

Experienced Salary

£40,000

Carpenter

Starting Salary

£17,000

Experienced Salary

£38,000

Example Civil Engineering Careers

Civil Engineer

Starting Salary

£30,000

Experienced Salary

£70,000

 

Civil Engineering Technician

Starting Salary

£18,000

Experienced Salary

£40,000

Construction Manager

Starting Salary

£27,000

Experienced Salary

£65,000

Job Information

Key skills needed:

  • Problem-solving
  • Initiative
  • Customer service
  • Precision and accuracy
  • Knowledge of buildings and trades
wheel

Total No. of jobs

50,000

In South Yorkshire by 2030

3000 NEW JOBS created in South Yorkshire by 2030

T Levels available in this sector

T Levels available in this sector. Ask us about them at an Open Day!

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80%

Classroom learning

20%

Workplace learning

45 Day

Real work placement

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