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Construction, Engineering & Refrigeration

An ongoing shortage of construction workers in the UK means an ongoing demand for more qualified workers! At City of Bath College we offer you a number of routes into the industry, as well as other skilled Engineering and Craft trades.

If you enjoy practical and design work, then a construction or engineering course could be for you. From Air Conditioning & Refrigeration to Carpentry & Joinery, we offer a range of flexible and specialised trade training to get you started in your chosen career.

Whilst some students enter the College with little or no knowledge of their chosen profession, learning through classroom and workshop settings, there are also numerous opportunities for Apprenticeships and work-based learning for those already in employment.

All of our teaching staff have a background in construction and engineering, and the College is one of only three Centres for Vocational Excellence in Stonemasonry in the country. The purpose-built Construction Skills Centre includes specialist workshops, where students learn largely through doing, supported by some classroom learning. There is a heavy emphasis on work experience, and the College has strong links with local employers, helping our students to find employment in the area.

Courses on offer:

Building craft and workskills

This course is designed to develop building craft skills and develop the necessary skills to find employment in the construction industry.

Introduction to Carpentry and workskills

This course is designed to develop carpentry skills and develop the necessary skills to find employment in the construction industry

Construction BTEC First Diploma (level 2)

This course is an ideal introduction for school leavers who wish to take up a career in construction. The programme covers the principles and applications of a range of construction topics as a foundation for further studies.

Construction BTEC National Diploma (Level 3)

National Diploma courses in Construction and Building Services Engineering are full-time courses for people looking for interesting and challenging careers in the construction industry. They develop the skills and knowledge necessary to suit a variety of jobs in the building industry.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Building Services Engineering)

Engineering (Design) Level 3 BTEC National Diploma

The course has been designed to integrate the academic aspects of engineering with the practical design requirements of modern industry.

Performing Engineering Operations (Plumbing) Level One

This qualification is aimed at any learners who wish to enter a career in plumbing. Many employers are reluctant to take on apprentices because of the initial time taken for individuals to become able to carry out work activities and contribute to the business. This programme ensures that learners are able to carry out simple tasks from day one of their employment and, therefore make them more attractive as apprenticeships candidates.

Architectural Stone Conservation NVQ in Heritage Skills Level 3

This is an exciting new course being run in conjunction with the National Heritage training Board and Woodchester Mansions.

Stonemasonry Diploma Level 2

This full-time, 2 day a week course covers all basic aspects of stonemasonry. It is taught in the Georgian city of Bath, a world heritage city full of inspiration, history and reference for those interested in Stonemasonry. The course runs over two years and encompasses all basic mouldings (shapes) used in masonry, and the first few jobs will be fixed to comprise a finished piece such as sundial, birdbath or pedestal.

Stonemasonry Advanced Construction Award

This course allows the student to achieve an Advanced Construction Award - the follow-on from the ICA. Students may be eligible for CITB (Construction Industries Training Board) sponsorship. College certificates can be obtained for Architectural Stone Carving and Lettercutting.

Carpentry and Joinery - Level 3 Diploma in Bench Joinery

For students who have successfully completed a level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery, the level 3 Diploma in Bench Joinery offers training for producing complex doors, windows and curved stairs amongst other joinery based operations.

Carpentry and Joinery - Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry & Joinery

This full time course is aimed at anyone over 16 who is looking to pursue a career in carpentry & joinery.

Carpentry and Joinery - Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry

For students who have successfully completed a level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery, the level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry offers training for first fix, second fix, structural carcassing and site carpentry based operations.

Carpentry and Joinery - Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery

For students who have successfully completed a level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery, the level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery offers training for producing doors, windows, base and wall units, stairs and other joinery based operations.

Performing Engineering Operations (Electrical Engineering)

This course is designed to provide a general introduction to electrical engineering. Students will practice and develop a range of skills relating to the electrical installation and electrical engineering industries. Task-based learning methods will be used to provide hands-on practical experience.

Plumbing - Certificate in Basic Plumbing City and Guilds 6129

This Level 2 Technical Certificate course is designed to provide learners with the required underpinning knowledge and skills to enable progression onto the Level 2 Plumbing NVQ

Foundation in Engineering Technology (level 1)

The aim of this course is to provide the necessary practical and theoretical skills for school leavers interested in engineering related careers. The course gives an introduction to plumbing, refrigeration/air conditoning, electrical and engineering.

Refrigeration VRQ2 (Vocationally Related Qualification)

The aim of this course is to provide the necessary practical and theoretical skills for students progressing from the level 1 Foundation in Engineering technology and for adults changing vocation.

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