Construction opportunities are increasingly being shaped by the drive for sustainable solutions which support the development of buildings which have greatly reduced energy demands.
Construction & Trade
Introduction to plumbing
This course is suitable for participants of all ages who enjoy DIY and want to develop basic plumbing skills. You will learn how to use a range of hand tools while completing a small project and gaining a Level 1 Unit/Qualification.
Level 2 Wet Trades (Brickwork)Traineeship/Apprentice NI
The Level 2 Wet Trades qualification has been designed to develop and recognize your skills, knowledge and competence so that you can work in the construction industry as a competent tradesperson. South West College offers Level 2 qualifications for Brickwork/bricklayers.
Level 3 Plumbing & Heating Apprenticeship NI
The Level 3 Plumbing & Heating qualification has been developed for delivery in a working environment. This means you need to be employed to study this qualification. The course has been designed to develop and recognise your skills, knowledge and competence so that you can work as a plumber or progress onto further study.
Level 2 Plumbing & Heating - Traineeship/Apprenticeship NI
This qualification is intended for those who want to gain the practical skills and knowledge in the plumbing and heating sector to work as a competent tradesperson.
Level 1 Plumbing Studies
This Level 1 Plumbing qualification is for learners wanting to learn the basic skills and knowledge involved in plumbing. The qualification covers a range of basic tasks and underpinning knowledge involved in plumbing.
OCN NI Developing Carpentry Hand Skills
This course is suitable for participants of all ages who enjoy working with their hands and want to develop basic carpentry hand skills. You will learn how to use a range of hand tools while completing a small project and gaining a L1 Unit/Qualification
Level 1 Joinery
This Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery qualification is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career within the Construction industry. Learners will benefit from tutors with industry experience, state of the art facilities and resources and real work experience.
Level 1 Brickwork
This Level 1 Brickwork qualification has been designed to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary for progression to further training at Level 2. It is also designed to allow you as an employee to demonstrate your competence in an employment role within the sector.
Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery (Woodworking Skills)Traineeship/Apprenticeship NI
This Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery qualification is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career within the Construction industry. It is necessary for applicants to be in appropriate employment or work placement. The course supports the knowledge and Skills development required for access to the Carpentry or Joinery working environment as a competent tradesperson....
Level 2 Wet Trades (Plastering)Traineeship/Apprentice NI
The Level 2 Wet Trades qualification has been designed to develop and recognize your skills, knowledge and competence so that you can work in the construction industry as a competent tradesperson. South West College offers Level 2 qualifications for plastering.
Level 3 Site Joinery Apprenticeship NI
This Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Joinery qualification is designed to equip learners with the Knowledge and Skills to pursue a career within the Construction industry. Site Carpentry is site based working on domestic and commercial buildings. You will need to be employed to study this qualification. The course supports the Knowledge and Skills development requirements for access to all levels i...
Level 3 Brickwork Apprenticeship NI
This Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Brickwork qualification has been developed for delivery in a working environment. This means you need to be employed to study this qualification. This course has been designed to develop and recognise your skills, knowledge and competence so that you can work within the construction industry or progress onto further learning.
Progression
Level | Options | Course Options |
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Level 1/2 | Equivalent to 4 GCSEs (Alternative to repeating GCSEs) | Level 1 Brickwork |
Level 1 Plumbing | ||
Level 1 Plastering | ||
Level 1 Joinery | ||
Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery (Woodworking skills)Traineeship/Apprenticeship NI | ||
Level 2 Plumbing & Heating - Traineeship/Apprenticeship NI | ||
Level 2 Wet Trades - Traineeship/Apprenticeship NI | ||
Level 3 | Equivalent to 3 A-Levels (ideal for progression to University) | Level 3 Plumbing & Heating - Apprenticeship NI |
Level 3 Brickwork - Apprenticeship NI | ||
Level 3 Plastering - Apprenticeship NI | ||
Level 3 Site Joinery - Apprenticeship NI | ||
Level 4 | Higher Education courses accredited by | NOCN Level 4 Digital Surveying |
Passivhaus Designer | ||
Passivhaus Tradesperson | ||
Level 5/6 | Degree courses accredited by | Foundation Degree Building Services with Sustainable Energy (Validated by The Open University) |
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Quantity Surveying | ||
Ulster University Foundation Degree in Construction Engineering with Surveying | ||
Ulster University Foundation Degree in Construction Engineering with Surveying - HLA | ||
Ulster University Foundation Degree in Engineering in Civil Engineering (HLA) | ||
Ulster University Foundation Degree in Engineering in Civil Engineering | ||