Construction

Get industry-ready for a great career in sustainable construction

University College Birmingham is proud to introduce our new range of college courses centred around sustainable construction. These courses will be heavily practical and taught in our new purpose-built, state-of-the-art facilities which closely replicate what you would find in the workplace.

We will be honing in on current environmental agendas – such as COP26 targets and the Future Homes Standard – and making sure you leave college with the skills, knowledge and relevant work experience to play a vital part in shaping the future of the construction sector after your studies. We also have a whole range of engineering college courses, and once you've finished, you can go onto higher education qualifications in construction or engineering with us!

Sustainable Construction Centre

OPENING SEPTEMBER 2023

Formerly a print works, the art deco James Cond building will be home to our new Sustainable Construction Centre, where you will learn your trade!

With Britain expected to need more than 200,000 new construction workers by 2025, now is the perfect time to start building the essential skills and knowledge for entering the construction industry and driving its sustainable future.

What separates us from other colleges?

Artist's impression of Sustainable Construction Centre

Engineering facilities at Camden House

State-of-the-art facilities

Students on our construction courses will learn in brand new real-world training environments under development at University College Birmingham.

Our new Sustainable Construction Centre at the historic art deco James Cond Building will offer state-of-the-art facilities specifically designed to develop skills that support employers and their supply chains. These will accompany our new engineering facilities at Camden House, including robotics labs that mimic real engineering environments.

Award-winning student support

We're committed to providing you with all the support you need to achieve your very best. We offer everything from one-to-one academic support, English and maths support, online skills materials, in-class skills and development sessions to help and advice on placements, careers, wellbeing and more.

What's more, we were recently voted by our students as having the Best Student Support in the UK at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2022.

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Discover our courses

Brickwork Level 1

An introduction to brickwork. Learn fundamentals of bricklaying, blocklaying and cavity walling as well as core construction principles.

Brickwork (Onsite Construction)
T-level

Train in bricklaying to an advanced level and build your understanding of the wider construction industry while gaining a Level 3 qualification.

Carpentry and Joinery Level 1

A hands-on introduction to professional carpentry and joinery as well as key topics for working in the construction industry.

Carpentry (Onsite Construction) T-level

Develop advanced carpentry and joinery skills for use on construction sites while gaining a recognised Level 3 qualification.

Construction and the Built Environment Level 2

Lay the foundations of knowledge and skills for working in the construction sector, with a strong focus on sustainability.

Construction and the Built Environment Level 3

Learn essentials of construction mathematics, design, science and materials as well as sustainability, supported by a work placement in the industry.

Construction Multi-Skills Level 1, Level 2

Want to learn a trade but not sure which field you want to work in? This course covers everything from brickwork, carpentry and decorating to plumbing and electrical systems.

Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction T-level

Become part of the future of sustainable construction. This Level 3 course gives you a grounding in everything from building technology and design to project management.

Electrical Installation Level 2, Level 3

Train to become an electrician. Covers essential skills and knowledge of electrical science and principles, testing systems, fault diagnosis, green technology and retrofitting.

Plumbing Level 1

Our introductory plumbing course will give you the practical skills to work with plumbing and heating systems, as well as building your knowledge of the wider construction industry.

Plumbing (Building Services Engineering) T-level

This Level 3 qualification will teach you advanced plumbing skills alongside knowledge of the construction and building services industry.

Why should your child study construction here?

You want to know your child is getting their career off to a great start. And that they will be happy with their choice of college and fulfilled and excited by what they are learning during their studies. Watch our video on why we could be the best choice for them.

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Award-winning student support

Whether you need support with your learning, finances, health and wellbeing, careers advice, disability, starting a business, getting hired or something else, our learning and support team is committed to helping you.

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More opportunities

Your child will be welcomed into a diverse, ambitious community and encouraged to develop their skills. They will also have various progression opportunities in the form of our apprenticeships or undergraduate courses.

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