What do I need?
This is the place to find the qualifications you need to get the job you want. You can also see the jobs you can do with the qualifications you already have, or are studying for.
There is a huge variety of training on offer in the construction industry, and you can train on a construction site or at university so you can learn new skills and progress into different roles. The job you choose first isn’t necessarily the one you’ll be doing for the rest of your working life.
Construction is full of opportunities - once you've got a job, you can start developing your career. Have a look at the Jobs A-Z to see what’s on offer.
Leaving School With
Get a Craft or Technical Job
- Apprenticeship
Earn, learn and get qualified with day or block release for college
- Work-based qualifications
National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs)
Further Education College
- Construction Awards
(Full or part-time)
- National Award/Certificate
(Full-time)
- National Diploma
(Part-time)
- Programme Led Apprenticeship
Ongoing company training, further experience and assessment
Technical support occupations
Ongoing company training, further experience and NVQ levels 2, 3, 4 and 5
In The Future...
Higher National Certificates, Higher National Diplomas and degrees, qualifying you for technical, supervisory or management positions
Further Education College
- Higher National Certificate
(Part-time)
- Higher National Diploma
(Full-time)
Further Education College Or University
- Foundation degree
(Full or part-time)
- Degree
(Full or part-time)
- Higher National Diploma
(Full-time (+3rd year for Degree))
Technical, supervisory or management positions
In The Future...
Ongoing company training, further experience amd professional qualifications
If you'd prefer to pursue a craft or technical career, you can follow your A Levels with an Apprenticeship. You can even undertake an Apprenticeship as an adult learner.