Construction Trades

The construction and building environment sector covers a wide range of work, from more familiar activities like installing windows, fitting carpets and mending broken water pipes, to creating new structures around the world. Different jobs in the construction industry need different skills. Operatives and craftspeople need practical hand skills for using tools and machinery as well as skills in communication, teamwork, problem solving, numeracy and the ability to work with deadlines. This program of study prepares individuals for a variety of trade areas, including carpentry, masonry, plumbing, heating, electrical, and painting and decorating.