Examples of Construction & Trades skills include: Strength & Stamina, Co-ordination, Maths & Mechanical skills.
CONSTRUCTION
WE SHAPE OUR BUILDINGS; THEREAFTER, THEY SHAPE US.
A career in construction can make a big difference in society!
You can be connected to designing, planning, and developing projects that can make a real difference, or be part of a team forging projects and welcoming a tremendous sense of accomplishment.
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Bricklayer Bricklayers build houses, repair walls and chimneys, and refurbish decorative stonework. They also work on restoration projects.
Builders' merchant Builders' merchants sell building and do-it-yourself products and materials to the building trade and the public.
Building surveyor Building surveyors advise clients about the design, construction, maintenance and repair of buildings.
Carpenter Carpenters and joiners make and install wooden structures, fittings and furniture.
Carpet fitter and floor layer Carpet fitters and floor layers fit carpets and vinyl tiles, and lay laminate and solid timber floors.
Civil engineer Civil engineers design and manage construction projects, from bridges and buildings to transport links and sports stadiums.
Construction manager Construction managers organise the work on building projects, making sure it's completed safely, within budget and on time.
Construction plant operator Construction plant operators work with machinery and equipment used on building sites.
Crane driver Crane drivers operate lifting machinery on construction, quarrying and mining sites, at ports and in warehouses.
Dry liner Dry liners use plasterboard panels to build internal walls, suspended ceilings and raised flooring in houses, offices and shops.
Electrician Electricians fit, service and fix electrical equipment, circuits, machinery and wiring.
Gas service technician Gas service technicians install, service and repair gas appliances and heating systems.
Glazier Glaziers install and repair glass in houses, hotels, offices and shops.
Heating and ventilation engineer Heating and ventilation engineers install and service heating and air conditioning in large buildings like factories, schools and hospitals.
Kitchen and bathroom fitter Kitchen and bathroom fitters install kitchens and bathroom suites in homes and businesses.
Landscaper Landscapers create and maintain gardens, parks and other outdoor and indoor areas.
Painter and decorator Painters and decorators prepare and apply paint, wallpaper and finishes to different surfaces.
Pipe fitter Pipe fitters install industrial pipework, valves and pumps in factories, commercial premises and large buildings like power stations.
Plasterer Plasterers prepare walls and ceilings for decoration and finishing.
Plumber Plumbers fit and service hot and cold water systems, heating systems and drainage networks.
Quantity surveyor Quantity surveyors oversee construction projects, managing risks and controlling costs.
Road worker Road workers build and repair roads and motorways.
Roofer Roofers re-slate and tile roofs, fit skylight windows and replace lead sheeting and cladding.
Scaffolder Scaffolders put up and take down scaffolding on buildings that allows workers to work safely at height.
Stonemason Stonemasons carve blocks of stone, and lay and fit stonework into place on construction projects.
Structural engineer Structural engineers help to design and build large structures and buildings, like hospitals, sports stadiums and bridges.
Tiler Tilers tile walls and floors in kitchens, bathrooms, shops, hotels and restaurants.
Welder Welders join, cut and shape metal plate, pipework and composite materials in industries like aerospace, construction and civil engineering.
Window fitter Window fitters install windows, conservatories and glazed curtain walls in homes and businesses.
Construction Courses
There are a series of courses linked to an appetite for Construction including: