Petroc Prospectus | CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION


There are many opportunities within this exciting industry, both at home and abroad. Many of our students use the transferable skills learnt on our Construction programmes to travel the world.


All our lecturers have worked in the construction industry and can provide invaluable insight into how to build a long and successful career.


LEVEL 1


LEVEL 1 BRICKLAYING


CARPENTRY & JOINERY


CONSTRUCTION MULTI-TRADES


FURNITURE MAKING PAINTING & DECORATING PLASTERING FTB118 FTB123 FTB156 FTB234


Further your skills need for employment in the furniture or fine woodworking industry such as timber technology, timber jointing and using power tools.


FTB063


Designed for those interested in gaining employment in the painting and decorating industry or wishing to gain knowledge and practical skills for personal projects.


FTB177


Learn basic plastering skills - ideal for anyone who is considering a career in the construction and plastering industry.


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£18,000 52 1 Pay Scale 2 Statista


average salary for a construction worker¹


2.7 million


construction industry employees in the UK²


314,590


construction firms in the UK²


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FTT074


Learn basic bricklaying skills as well as the theory elements that run alongside it to kickstart your career in construction


FTT080


Learn the basics on which you can build your career in the wood occupations industry, through a mixture of practical training and theory sessions.


FTT119


Designed to develop skills and knowledge in a variety of trades in the construction industry such as Carpentry, Brickwork, Plastering and Painting and Decorating.


Progress to our university-level qualifications...


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What do I need to know about Construction?


Studying construction at Petroc provides a fantastic range of opportunities and skills that will give you access to an ever-changing and innovative industry. You will develop your hands-on, technical and practical skills using cutting edge machinery and technology. The teaching methods used by our experienced and knowledgeable teaching teams will also support and guide you, to enable you to achieve at the highest levels.


Many Petroc students go on to compete in national skill competitions and have become regional finalists in bricklaying as well as successes in furniture making, including the Medal of Excellence from City and Guilds. Decorative occupations have also been recognised at a national level including trade painters of the year.


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