PART-TIME BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION COURSES FOR ADULTS
Skilled construction workers are in demand – particularly in the south west, which is home to a number of new developments such as Hinkley Point C and the houses that are being built in the area. Our outstanding range of courses are taught by experienced professionals in high-quality facilities, and provide qualifications that are recognised across the industry.
Here’s what we can offer:
- Classes taught by lecturers with industry experience
- Links with local employers, who are looking to give people like you a route into their organisation
- Support available via your own tutor to help you succeed
- All the benefits of studying at Weston College - including exclusive student discounts
- Fantastic facilities including ...
Some of these courses are FREE, find out more here.
Use this page to discover your perfect course, and apply direct right here.
Careers in the green task force
Here are just a few examples of job titles that have shown to be the most popular listings in the South West region within the last year.
Available Construction courses
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The construction industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK.
Working in the construction industry can be very financially beneficial, however in order to reach that, a high level of training, experience and dedication will be required. Studying our courses will allow you to develop your skills and knowledge in your chosen area and help you have a successful career in construction. The huge range of courses on offer will allow you to choose the perfect course for you, including many options for Apprenticeships, giving you the opportunity to learn while on the job and earn a wage. Alternatively, if you perform better learning in the classroom, you could choose a diploma course.
What could you earn?
- Bricklaying: £12,196 - £37,019
- Plastering: £12,352 - £39,748
- Electrician: £18,228 - £41,325
- Carpentry: £18,010 - £39,600
- Project Managers: £25,857 - £41,454
Local facts
- 55% of the workforce is employed in manual occupations
- 37% of the workforce is self-employed
- More than 35% of people in the sector are their own boss running their own businesses
It's easy to apply...
You can apply online for any of our Construction courses in a matter of minutes by selecting the course you’re interested in from the drop-down menu at the top of this page and clicking ‘apply now’. Alternatively, you can find an application form at the back of our prospectus.
There has never been a better time to apply for one of our Construction courses - and if you apply now you can secure your place on the course you are interested in. Submitting an application isn’t a binding decision and if you change your mind, you can always withdraw your application at a later date.
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
I am now doing the higher-level course so that I can learn as much as I can, and gain as much experience as I can before I set up my business.
Plastering, Diploma
LATEST NEWS
<p>I am Kacey Allen, the Office Manager and PA to the director of Bespoke Building and Carpentry. We do anything from renovations and conversions to new builds, using the latest cutting-edge technology, tools and products.</p>
<p>Due to the pandemic, cost increases have created challenges for us, as well as the availability of materials decreasing, creating a huge issue in the construction industry, leading to delays in jobs and price changes to both us and clients. Alongside this, there was a shortage of skilled workers generally, meaning not enough carpenters and groundworkers for us. As we have two newbuilds currently underway in Weston and Wedmore, we definitely needed to increase the support in our workload.</p>
<p>With the help of Weston College and the <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/ConstructingLivesTogether">Constructing Lives Together</a> programme, we were able to take on some eager-to-learn labourers and give Bespoke the support we needed with the general labouring jobs in the team, to help produce top quality services and products, particularly in the newbuilds currently being worked on. Each of the workers had completed training in Health and Safety, Construction Industry Training Board, and Construction Skills Certification Scheme, as well as gaining re-employment skills – which has been really beneficial to us!</p>
<p>Over the next few months we will be engaging with Constructing Lives Together again to continue to build our team and hopefully fill the shortage of skilled workers and reduce the delay in jobs we were struggling with before.</p>
<p>We would definitely recommend this programme to other construction firms who are looking to recruit newly trained workers, as you can ensure they will be willing to learn and looking for experience on the job. Furthermore, this programme provides an effective process of finding if the individual is suitable and a good match to the company before making your final decision.</p>
<p>We are excited to see what the future holds for both Constructing Lives Together and Bespoke Building and Carpentry, and look forward to taking on new skilled workers.</p>
<p><em>Kacey Allen, Bespoke Building and Carpentry.</em></p>
<p><a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/ConstructingLivesTogether">You can find out more about Constructing Lives Together by clicking here.</a></p>
