Develop practical trade skills, gain confidence working with tools and equipment, and explore a pathway into the construction industry with our Construction & Trades courses at Cradley Heath Skills Campus. Whether you’re learning DIY skills for home projects, trying out a trade before committing to a qualification, or starting your journey toward employment in the sector, our courses give you hands-on experience from day one.
From introductory tasters in carpentry, painting and decorating, DIY and tiling, to Entry Level 3 construction skills and the opportunity to work towards your CSCS card, you’ll learn from experienced tutors in fully equipped workshops designed for adult learners. Each course is practical, supportive and focused on building real skills you can use immediately.
As part of the number one college group for student achievement in the West Midlands, you’ll benefit from modern facilities, small groups and a friendly, confidence-building environment designed to help adults succeed.
Discover where a future in construction could take you.
Cradley Heath offers a range of construction and trades courses designed to prepare students for careers in the construction and built environment industries. Courses include areas such as tiling, painting, decorating, carpentry and joinery. Our courses are available at different levels depending on your qualifications and experience.
Yes, our construction and trades courses are highly practical. Students gain hands-on experience using industry-standard tools and equipment, workshops and specialist facilities, and real-world techniques. This helps prepare you for employment or further study.
No, many courses are suitable for beginners. You’ll be taught core practical skills, health and safety and industry knowledge. Enthusiasm and willingness to learn are more important than previous experience.
Construction and trades qualifications can lead to careers such as tiler, painter and decorator, carpenter or joiner. Many students also progress to higher-level qualifications.
Students benefit from practical hands-on learning, industry-focused teaching, specialist facilities and workshops, industry-standard equipment, and clear progression routes into employment or further study. Courses are designed to help students develop the skills employers are looking for.
We want to ensure the right level and type of support is in place for every one of our learners to be successful and treated as an individual. We believe that each student should be individually supported to grow and develop personally and professionally.
When you join us you’ll have access to a network of mentors and online 24/7 confidential counselling services for your emotional wellbeing, as well as a dedicated safeguarding team of staff, student-to-student safeguarding champions and your own personal tutor.