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A trainee plasterer has skimmed his way to success in a regional skills contest.
Dale Hamilton of Moston topped the plastering category in the north west heats of...
Construction courses
Our Construction Department is widely recognised as one of the region's leading providers of construction training.
If you are looking for a career in the construction industry or wish to gain formal recognition for the skills you already have, our courses will give you all the skills you need to progress in your career.
Our outstanding training facilities at the Manchester School of Building, the Brownley Green Construction Centre, Moston Campus provide real world environments in which to develop practical skills and professional working practices.
Our building services courses cover the mechanical and electrical systems in buildings, providing the knowledge and skills required to install and maintain the systems.
Courses are available in
- plumbing
- heating, ventilation and air conditioning engineering
- welding
- electrical installation
- installing and maintaining alarm systems
Our construction crafts courses provide the skills and knowledge required to create the elements and features of the structure of a building.
Courses are available in
- scaffolding techniques and safety
- formwork – creating and installing the concrete and steel elements of a building
- carpentry and joinery
- brickwork
- painting and decorating
- hard landscaping (groundwork)
- soft landscaping (horticulture)
- wall and floor tiling
Our built environment courses prepare students for employment in management and supervisory positions within the construction industry. These courses cover all aspects of planning, land administration and site supervision. Career opportunities include architecture, surveying, structural engineering, site engineering and environmental health.
