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Want to earn while you learn? What about an apprenticeship in the construction industry?

We are one of the largest providers of construction training in the Midlands, and we’ve invested heavily in our facilities, so you’ll have access to industry-standard workshops and fantastic resources. In fact, we have been highly recommended by the construction sector body, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), so you can be confident you will be in a great learning environment. 

Our teaching staff have had years of experience in industry, so they know just how to help set you up for a great career. 

Choosing an apprenticeship with us will ensure you lay the foundations for a successful future in the construction industry.

We offer a wide range of apprenticeships in loads of construction areas ranging from Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeships to Level 4 Higher Apprenticeships.

A career in construction is very rewarding, as it means that you will be part of essential work that helps to drive the economy forward - constructing a huge range of buildings and infrastructure including:

  • Houses, schools and hospitals
  • Roads, motorways and train stations
  • Large investment projects, such as big name stadiums and skyscrapers.

All of Nottingham College’s construction courses have been specially designed to lead students to a successful and rewarding career within the industry.

Since the construction industry is a career choice that attracts many people, we have made sure that our courses stand out from the rest and have all the building blocks you will need for a variety of roles.

There are a vast number of career options in the industry – whether you would like to be a Bricklayer or Engineer, a Builder, a Carpenter or Joiner, a Painter or Decorator, an Electrician, a Planner, a Plasterer, a Plumber, a Building Trades Supervisor or Groundworks Person – there are many choices available to you.

  • Around 3 million people work in construction in the UK, making it one of the nation’s biggest and most diverse industries!
  • Over the next 5 years, a predicted 179,000 construction jobs will be created.
  • Construction output is expected to grow by 1.7% a year.
  • In the East Midlands, 1,770 jobs will be created over 5 years.

Bricklayer - Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2)

Civil Engineering Senior Technician - Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4)

Civil Engineering Technician - Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3)

Construction Design and Build Technician - Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4)

Construction Quantity Surveying Technician - Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4)

Construction Site Supervisor - Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4)

Construction Support Technician - Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3)

Painter and Decorator - Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2)

Plasterer - Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2)

Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician - Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3)

Site Carpentry - Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2)