You want to be:

- A bricklayer

- A carpenter/joiner

- A construction manager

- A civil/structural engineer

- A painter/decorator

- A plumber

- A surveyor

- A building services engineer/technician

- An architect.

The construction sector is vital in contributing to the national economy and in providing the essential infrastructure to support other sectors. In light of the current economic climate it is more essential than ever to gain skills and qualifications in this area, to improve future prospects and career progression.

Key regeneration projects are planned for Swindon's town centre enhancing local retail, residential, leisure, cultural and community facilities. More females (currently 5% of the regional workforce) are being encouraged to enter plumbing, wood occupations, painting & decorating or brickwork as a career.

Further study options at Swindon College include university level courses in construction which can enhance career progression, for example leading in to site management or surveying. Click here to read our Construction newsletter for 2011-12.

We offer you:

- Industry standard training facilities and workshops

- Realistic working environments and projects

- Highly trained teaching staff

- Close links with employers and industry training boards.

Please note that safety equipment/clothing is required on most construction courses. You will be advised of requirements at interview.

The following courses are available (leaflets to follow):
Level 1 - Building Craft Occupations Certificate
Level 2 - Building Craft Occupations Certificate

Level 2 - Painting & Decorating Apprenticeship

Level 1 - Carpentry and Joinery (Wood Occupations) Diploma
Level 2 - Carpentry and Joinery (Wood Occupations) Diploma
Level 2 - Carpentry Apprenticeship
Level 3 - Carpentry Advanced Apprenticeship

Level 1 - Bricklaying Trowel Occupations Diploma
Level 2 - Bricklaying Trowel Occupations Diploma
Level 2 - Bricklaying Apprenticeship
Level 3 - Bricklaying Advanced Apprenticeship

Level 1 - Electrical Building Services
Level 2 - Electrical Building Services
Level 2 - Electrical Installation Apprenticeship
Level 3 - Electrical Installation Advanced Apprenticeship

Level 1 - Plumbing Building Services
Level 2 - Plumbing Building Services
Level 2 - Plumbing Apprenticeship
Level 3 - Plumbing Advanced Apprenticeship

Level 1 - Plastering Trowel Occupations Diploma
Level 2 - Plastering Trowel Occupations Diploma

Level 3 - Construction BTEC Extended National Diploma

NEW - A Levels for Sep 2012 (leaflets to follow shortly) including:
A Level Maths
A Level English.
To tell us which A Levels you would like to see Swindon College offer, click here.

Click here to read the mini prospectus for this area.