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Build your future with confidence in our large, fully equipped Construction workshops, where you'll gain hands-on experience using industry-standard tools, materials, and techniques. Whether you choose to specialise in bricklaying, carpentry and joinery, painting and decorating, or plastering, you'll be guided by experienced and qualified tradespeople who bring real-world expertise into every lesson.

Our courses are designed to develop both your practical skills and your technical understanding, ensuring you're fully prepared for the demands of the construction industry. In addition to mastering your chosen trade, you’ll explore vital topics such as construction regulations, site safety, sustainability, and the growing role of renewable energy in modern building practices. With strong industry links and a focus on employability, our construction training lays the foundations for a successful and rewarding career.

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“I always knew I wanted to study Carpentry and Joinery. I studied Resistance Materials at my secondary school and really enjoyed it, but I felt I wanted more freedom, so chose to study at Boston College.

As well as developing my technical skills, the course has also provided me with a better understanding of the industry. The course is very hands-on. I attend College three days a week, with two of these days being practical lessons. The facilities are great, we have doors, roofs and kitchens to practice our technical skills on.”

Katie | Carpentry and Joinery

“The lecturers are supportive, and have given me extra help on the theory work when I’ve needed it. I was relieved that I made friends easily when I first started the course – people have been friendly and I feel like I can talk to anyone.

We got to go to a site visit to see some piling work being carried out, which was really good because we’ve covered it in lessons then saw it in real-life – which has helped improve my understanding and I know I won’t forget that.

My aim is to progress to level 3, maybe even university, and I’d like to focus on planning and design for my career. What I’m learning on the course is already setting me up to progress into the industry.”

Tasha | Construction

“Carpentry and Joinery allows me to be creative with my work and the possibilities are endless – there really are no limits! I have always been interested in the area and have learnt many new skills, as well as how to use different tools for different jobs.

We are taught how to do things properly and learn all about health and safety and building rules and regulations. There is a lot more freedom compared with school and I love everything about the course.”

Ben | Carpentry and Joinery

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£20,916 Entry Level Salary

£30,470 Average Salary

£46,576 Potential Salary

Daily Tasks

  • Installs electrical lighting in streets, homes and business/manufacturing settings.
  • Tests joints with electronic test equipment or by filling piping with water, smoke or compressed air.
  • Joints pipe by sealing with rubber, cement, lead, etc., connects piping to manholes and attaches pipe junctions as required.
  • Selects appropriate asbestos, clay, concrete, plastic or metal pipe sections and lowers them into prepared trenches using hoisting equipment.
  • Cuts, shapes and fits wood, lays bricks and tiles, cleans exterior surfaces of buildings and resurfaces eroded stone or brickwork, and performs other tasks in the construction, alteration, repair and demolition of buildings.
  • Fills machine with insulating mixture, positions hose, drills access hole and fills cavities or coats surfaces to prevent loss or absorption of heat and provide fire protections.

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Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.

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Come and find your kind of College at our next Open Event on Thursday 8th October, 5:00pm–8:00pm.

Explore our facilities, meet our lecturers and current students, and get a feel for what College life could be like for you. Discover the courses and careers that interest you, ask questions, and find out where your next step could take you.

You can also speak to our Student Services Team for support with everything from careers advice and applications to finance and funding, with the opportunity to apply on the night.

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