The construction industry is one of the UK’s largest employers, offering a wide range of career opportunities with excellent earning potential. With over 2.69 million people working in the sector and thousands of new jobs created each year, now is the perfect time to start your journey in construction and the trades. Whether you want to become a skilled tradesperson, a site supervisor, or even run your own business, our construction courses provide hands-on training and industry knowledge to help you succeed.
Our construction courses allow you to specialise in a trade that suits your skills and interests. Choose from:
Our modern workshops replicate real construction environments, giving you practical experience with industry-standard tools, equipment, and building techniques. You’ll have opportunities to:
If you want to develop hands-on skills and build a successful future, apply now and take the first step in the construction industry with our construction courses.
Begin your career journey at Sandwell College. We can help you take the next step after you leave school with over 100 courses to choose from! Our courses will give you the skills and experience you need to succeed in your chosen career.
We can offer first class guidance and support to help you on your journey.
Our Open Days are a great opportunity for you to find out more about our inspirational facilities and talk to our knowledgeable tutors about the courses you like best.
Choose any subject from our A-Z list of School Leaver Courses below and get your career off to an amazing start!
We want to ensure the right level and type of support is in place for every one of our learners to be successful and treated as an individual. We believe that each student should be individually supported to grow and develop personally and professionally.
When you join us you’ll have access to a network of mentors and online 24/7 confidential counselling services for your emotional wellbeing, as well as a dedicated safeguarding team of staff, student-to-student safeguarding champions and your own personal tutor.
Sandwell College is the largest provider of 16-19 study programmes in the West Midlands, preparing learners for higher education, apprenticeships, and successful careers.