Construction jobs involve more than just what you see on a building site. There is a huge range of career choices in the industry. These involve designing, planning and project management, as well as doing the hands-on, practical work. We have constructions courses that not only cover the trades in construction but also machinery and industrial tools.
The training providers listed below offer courses in the Greater Exeter area. Please contact them directly for further information.
Alternatively, click on the button below for a printable PDF (designed to meet the needs of dyslexic readers) of courses and training providers.
T-LEVEL - Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning
Level: 3
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: No
Course start dates: September 2024
This course is aimed at learners who wish to develop their knowledge and understanding of construction and the built environment.
Location: Please note that the first year will be taught at the Construction Centre in Sowton and second year classes will take place at the Future Skills Centre by Exeter Airport.
To access the website click here.
BTEC LEVEL 3 NATIONAL DIPLOMA in Construction and the Built Environment
Level: 3
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: No
Course start dates: 9 September 2024
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment is intended as a Tech Level qualification, equivalent in size to 2 A Levels. It allows you to develop significant core knowledge within construction and the built environment disciplines. The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with employers and professional bodies to ensure that it is appropriate for those interested in working in the sector. In addition, higher education representatives have been involved to ensure that it fully supports entry to the relevant range of specialist degrees.
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APPRENTICESHIP Construction Support Technician
Level: 3
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: No
Course start dates: September 2024
Work in an exciting and dynamic environment in an office or on a construction site. You will get involved in versatile activities using digital processes and systems to secure future projects and to enable the progress and completion of actual construction sites
To access the website click here.
SKILLS BOOTCAMP Construction Multi-trade
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: No
Course start dates: 13 September 2024 or 10 January 2025
This Skills Bootcamp is designed for people looking to get into the construction industry by offering a blend of professional training on specific construction trades, as well as expert teaching on the required knowledge and behaviours needed to start working in the sector. It includes the underpinning health and safety and training towards completing a CSCS card, which is essential for working on a building site. This course will then provide a clear pathway to progress onto a range of construction courses or the opportunity to start work in the construction industry.
The delivery of the course will be through a 1 day a week for 12 weeks. This will enable the delivery of all theoretical and practical elements in our industry standard construction faculty.
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Contact: Ciaran Stoker
Tel: 07507356709
Email: C.S.Stoker@exeter.ac.uk
Contact: Jonny Gurr
Tel: 07896 633128
Email: engineering.apprenticeships@exeter.ac.uk
Course title
MSc International Supply Chain Management
Level: 7
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: No
Course start dates: September 2024 and January 2025
We deliver our MSc engineering degree programmes face-to-face on our Streatham campus, based in Exeter. Our degree focuses on project-based learning – our students work on real-world projects with industry partners through our ‘With Industrial Placement’ degree variants.
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Course title
APPRENTICESHIP - Customer Service
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: No
Blended: Yes
RORO: Yes
Course start dates: n/a
To access the website click here.
APPRENTICESHIP - Team Leading
Level: 3
Online: No
F2f: No
Blended: Yes
RORO: Yes
Course start dates: n/a
To access the website click here.
Course title
APPRENTICESHIP - Groundworks
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: Yes
RORO: Yes
Start Date: Monthly
All our Apprenticeships are run from our training centre, 2 days a month, with a start date each month. This helps our growing number of employers maintain a busy site and grow their companies skills.
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APPRENTICESHIP - Plant Operative
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: Yes
RORO: Yes
Start Date: Contact training provider
The broad purpose of the occupation is to check, prepare and operate a number of construction machines (known as plant) that are used onsite in the Construction sector including in groundworks, on railways, in demolition and in relation to utility works (water/gas/electricity supply). This Apprenticeship involves learning how to use four common types of construction plant – a 360-degree excavator, dumper/dump truck, telehandler and ride-on roller.
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APPRENTICESHIP - Formworks
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: Yes
RORO: Yes
Start Date: Contact training provider
Formworkers contribute to the construction of projects through the preparation, installation and quality management of all stages of the formwork and falsework process. Preparing falsework that provides temporary support structures for forms and undertake formwork. This includes producing panels and fittings that mould to form a desired shape with concrete, such as slabs, support beams, columns and walls. They are involved in the entire envelope of the construction industry: including all the major over ground and underground projects across the UK such as Thameslink, Tideway, HS2, Battersea Power Station, Manchester Tram System, A14, Glasgow School of Art and Hinkley Point. The skills gained can be used world-wide and can also be a stepping stone to for your career i.e. supervisory and management roles.
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APPRENTICESHIP - Highway Maintenance
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: Yes
RORO: Yes
Start Date: Contact training provider
Highways Maintenance Skilled Operatives will work on rural and urban roads (not including motorways) to repair damaged surfaces, using hand and power tools and pedestrian plant machinery. They work as part of a team carrying out repairs and individually when preparing an area for repair. This work, using hand or power tools, could include repairs to potholes, replacement and reinstatement of pavements and kerbs, or installing street ironworks and laying new surfaces. Understanding health and safety and environmental control is essential to ensure safe working on rural and urban roads.
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Contact: Building Growth SW
Tel: 07825 629030
Email: bootcamps@building-growth.com
Course title
BOOTCAMP - Future of Construction Skills
Online: Yes
F2f: Yes
Blended: Yes
RORO: No
Building Growth South West have introduced Skills Bootcamps – Future of Construction to help you and your business identify and understand the benefits of modern methods of construction and offsite solutions.
Through this training course, you will learn how to reduce the environmental impact of construction, whilst building your confidence in the requirement for traditional trades and skills, which continue to be fundamental to the industry.
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Contact: Hayley Corkhill
Tel: 07763643215
Email: hayley.corkell@petroc.ac.uk
Course title
ARCHITECTURE T LEVEL Construction (Design, Surveying & Planning)
Level: 3
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: No
START DATE: September 2024
T Levels combine classroom theory, practical learning and a minimum 315-hour industry placement with an employer to make sure you have real experience of the workplace.
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HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (HNC) Construction
Level: 4
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: No
Start Date: January 2024
Higher National Certificate (HNC) courses are matched to the needs of work. Designed with employers, they give you the practical and professional skills needed in the industry and the role you want.
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Contact: Scott Lawson and/or Stephen Boden
Scott Tel: 01305 562371
Scott Email: scott.lawson@bicton.ac.uk
Stephen Tel: 07866 191477
Stephen Email: stephen.boden@bicton.ac.uk
Course title
LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA - Plant Operations - Groundworks Certificate
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: No
Start Date: 4 September 2024
To access the website click here.
APPRENTICESHIP - Construction Groundworker
For course enquiries and booking via email/telephone please contact Scott Lawson on 01395 562371
N202 NPORS 360 Degree Excavator
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: No
COURSE START DATES: Flexible
ONSITE: Various
For further information on availability and fees please contact Alison Chamberlain on 01395 562377
N202 NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: No
COURSE START DATES: Flexible
ONSITE: Various
For further information on availability and fees please contact Alison Chamberlain on 01392 562377
N132 NPORS Plant Mover (Non-operational)
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: No
COURSE START DATES: Flexible
ONSITE: Various
For further information on availability and fees please contact Alison Chamberlain on 01392 562377
HABC First Aid at Work
Course enquiries and booking via email/telephone – Alison Chamberlain 01395 562377
HABC Manual Handling
Course enquiries and booking via email/telephone – Alison Chamberlain 01395 562377
Contact: Jordan
Tel: 01392426242
Email: jordan@transplantltd.co.uk
Course title
APPRENTICESHIP - Lifting Technician
Level: 2
Course Length: 18 months + EPA
Online: OneFile
F2f: No
Blended: Yes
RORO: Yes
Course start dates: Flexible
Course covers Tower Crane Technician; Crawler Crane Technician & Mobile Crane Technician. Course runs on site (various).
To access the website click here.
NPORS, NOCN etc - Mobile Tower Crane (various incl. inhouse)
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: Yes
Course start dates: Flexible
On Site (various)
To access the website click here.
NPORS, NOCN etc - Tower Crane (various incl inhouse)
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: Yes
Course start dates: Flexible
On Site (various)
To access the website click here.
NPORS, NOCN etc - Crawler Crane (various incl inhouse)
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: Yes
Course start dates: Flexible
On Site (various)
To access the website click here.
NPORS, NOCN etc - Forward Tipping Dumper (various incl inhouse)
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: Yes
Course start dates: Flexible
On Site (various)
To access the website click here.
NPORS, NOCN etc - 180 degree Excavator (various incl inhouse)
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: Yes
Course start dates: Flexible
On Site (various)
To access the website click here.
NPORS, NOCN etc - Telescopic Handler (various incl inhouse)
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: Yes
Course start dates: Flexible
On Site (various)
To access the website click here.
NPORS, NOCN etc - 360 degree Excavator (various incl inhouse)
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: Yes
Course start dates: Flexible
On Site (various)
To access the website click here.
NPORS, NOCN etc -Skid Steer (various incl inhouse)
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: Yes
Course start dates: Flexible
On Site (various)
To access the website click here.
NPORS, NOCN etc - Road Roller (various incl inhouse)
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: Yes
Course start dates: Flexible
On Site (various)
To access the website click here.
NPORS, NOCN etc - Skip Handler (various incl inhouse)
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: Yes
Course start dates: Flexible
On Site (various)
To access the website click here.
NPORS, NOCN etc - Slinger/Signaller (various incl inhouse)
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: Yes
Course start dates: Flexible
On Site (various)
To access the website click here.
NPORS, NOCN etc - Lorry Loader (various incl inhouse)
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: Yes
Course start dates: Flexible
On Site (various)
To access the website click here.
NPORS, NOCN etc - Counter Balance (various incl inhouse)
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: Yes
Course start dates: Flexible
On Site (various)
To access the website click here.
NPORS, NOCN etc - Reach (various incl inhouse)
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: Yes
Course start dates: Flexible
On Site (various)
To access the website click here.
NPORS, NOCN etc - Sideloaders (various incl inhouse)
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: Yes
Course start dates: Flexible
On Site (various)
To access the website click here.
NPORS, NOCN etc - Telescopic Handlers (various incl inhouse)
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: Yes
Course start dates: Flexible
On Site (various)
To access the website click here.
NPORS, NOCN etc - Very Narrow Aisle Trucks (various incl inhouse)
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: Yes
Course start dates: Flexible
On Site (various)
To access the website click here.
NPORS, NOCN etc - Pivot Steer Trucks (various incl inhouse)
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: Yes
Course start dates: Flexible
On Site (various)
To access the website click here.
NPORS, NOCN etc - Pallet Stackers (various incl inhouse)
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: Yes
Course start dates: Flexible
On Site (various)
To access the website click here.
NPORS, NOCN etc - Pallet Trucks (various incl inhouse)
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: Yes
Course start dates: Flexible
On Site (various)
To access the website click here.
NPORS, NOCN etc - Order Pickers (various incl inhouse)
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: Yes
Course start dates: Flexible
On Site (various)
To access the website click here.
NPORS, NOCN etc - Rough Terrain Trucks (various incl inhouse)
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: Yes
Course start dates: Flexible
On Site (various)
To access the website click here.
NPORS - MEWP Boom
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: Yes
Course start dates: Flexible
On Site (various)
For further information and how to apply click here
NPORS - MEWP Scissor Lift
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: Yes
Course start dates: Flexible
On Site (various)
Contact training provider for further information
NPORS - Plant Mover non operational duties
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: Yes
Course start dates: Flexible
On Site (various)
Contact training provider for further information
NPORS - Plant Machinery Marshall
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: Yes
Course start dates: Flexible
On Site (various)
For further information and how to apply click here
NPORS - Tow Tractor
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: Yes
Course start dates: Flexible
On Site (various)
For further information and how to apply click here
NPORS - Excavator as a Crane
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: Yes
Course start dates: Flexible
On Site (various)
for further information and how to apply click here
NPORS - Safe Working at Height
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: Yes
Course start dates: Flexible
On Site (various)
For further information and how to apply click here
NPORS - Micro Excavator 360 degrees
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: Yes
Course start dates: Flexible
On Site (various)
For further information and how to apply click here
NPORS - Harness and Fall Arrest
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: Yes
Course start dates: Flexible
On Site (various)
for further information and how to apply click here
NPORS - Safety Awareness
Level: 2
Online: No
F2f: Yes
Blended: No
RORO: Yes
Course start dates: Flexible
On Site (various)
For further information and how to apply click here