Construction Skills College

Construction Skills College was established in 2004 with the mission to provide practical, high-quality training courses that equip learners with real-world trade skills. We are a training centre aimed at people aged 18+, welcoming a diverse range of students. While the average age of our learners spans mid-twenties to mid-fifties, we’ve had participants from 18 to 72 join us.

Over the past two decades, we’ve trained thousands in trades like plastering, plumbing and heating, wall and floor tiling, carpentry, kitchen fitting, bricklaying, and domestic electrical installations.

Our students have gone on to transform their own homes, secure jobs in the industry, launch careers as property developers, or establish their own businesses as self-employed tradespeople. Beyond individual learners, we’ve delivered training for building companies, facilities management firms, and housing associations. We have previously worked with B&Q for several years to deliver training to their staff, including being the only training provider selected to deliver training on a new tile range to over 1,800 staff across 52 stores throughout the UK. Currently, we are training Wickes installers as part of their adult apprenticeship program.

Additionally, we are accredited to offer ELC-funded courses and have successfully trained over 2,150 service leavers. Our work has also been recognized with two visits from MPs due to our efforts in retraining individuals affected by redundancy.

Our tutors are skilled tradespeople with a genuine passion for teaching and sharing their expertise. They remain available to offer ongoing support even after you’ve completed your course, whether you need advice on a job or a quote.

We invite you to visit our centre during a live course to experience our facilities and witness the high standard of work achieved by our learners. Simply call or email us to arrange your visit.