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Construction & The Built Environment

Why choose a career in Construction & The Built Environment

The construction industry in the UK is one of the largest in the country’s economy, employing 3.1 million people, or more than 9 percent of the population. That’s why Cheshire College offers a diverse, broad range of different courses, so you will be able to build your future in the best way that suits you.

Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to our state-of-the-art construction facilities consisting of industry standard equipment and bespoke workshops for training in areas such as plumbing, boiler installations, electrical installations, carpentry and joinery.

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Cheshire College is proud to have strong links with regional and national employers within the industry including Kier, Balfour Beatty, Graham, Redrow and Sanctuary Maintenance. These relationships benefit our students immensely as they explore work placements, advice and apprenticeship or employment opportunities.

Our students have progressed onto employment within the industry in roles such as a bricklayer, carpenter, electrical installer, joiner and plumber. Others have advanced onto study higher-level courses in areas such as architecture, surveying and engineering.

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Level 2

Progression to the next level programme or onto employment…

Building engineer, construction management trainee, site supervisor trainee, engineering construction technician, electrician, plumber, carpenter or joiner

Level 3

Progression to the next level programme or onto employment…

Building engineer, construction management trainee, site supervisor trainee, engineering construction technician, electrician, plumber, carpenter or joiner
*Subject to Level 3 reform funding.

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Higher Education

Progress to degree courses…

such as architecture, chartered surveying, civil engineering, quantity surveying and town planning

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Level 3 Plumbing

“I’ve had the chance to take part in regional competitions, which was great.”

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FULLY FUNDED ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our FREE adult courses.

When exploring the courses we have available, you may see a fee attached but you’re more than likely to be eligible for a fully-funded enrolment!
Take a look and get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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