With an Apprenticeship, you can earn money while you’re learning and gain recognised qualifications as you work.
As employees, Apprentices earn a wage and work alongside experienced staff to gain job-specific skills. Off the job, usually on a day-release basis, Apprentices receive training to work towards nationally recognised qualifications. Apprenticeships can take between one and four years to complete depending on the level of Apprenticeship, the Apprentices’ ability and the industry sector.
Stoke on Trent College works with hundreds of businesses across the local area, helping you find the most cost-effective and practical solutions to compete in an increasingly global business landscape.
College Mission
"Delivering Excellence in Learning, Skills and Employability."
Strategic Aims
Aim 1: Deliver Excellence in Teaching & Learning
Aim 2: Put our learners and customers first
Aim 3: Invest in an efficient, sustainable & profitable organisation
Aim 4: Optimise business growth opportunities
Construction is such a big industry, both the types of jobs and the skills and experience required by employers vary widely. Just think of the different types of projects such as the building of houses, schools and hospitals.
Skilled workers can find jobs ranging from helping to construct roads and new buildings to renovation of existing buildings to incorporate new technologies. There is also the opportunity to progress into a professional level job such as a surveyor or architect.
Construction courses at Stoke on Trent College will give you the real education you need to make a success in the industry. Importantly, our John Seddon Building Technology Centre is
amongst the best of its type in the UK, offering industry standard training in the qualifications that employers look for. Furthermore, our two ‘Nu Build’ off-site manufactured houses form a regional centre of excellence for eco-friendly practices, and are the only buildings of their type available for training in the UK.
These courses cover all of the main aspects of your chosen trade, combine an NVQ and a Diploma and ensure you will be registered with Construction Skills. Apprentices must also complete Functional Skills. The courses cover both practical and theoretical elements and are assessed throughout your time at the College. All aspects of this qualification will be taught by experts in the purpose built Construction Technology Centre.
These courses cover all of the main aspects of your chosen trade, combine an NVQ and a Diploma and ensure you will be registered with Construction Skills. Apprentices must also complete Functional Skills. The courses cover both practical and theoretical elements and are assessed throughout your time at the College. All aspects of this qualification will be taught by experts in the purpose built Construction Technology Centre.
These courses cover all of the main aspects of your chosen trade, combine an NVQ and a Diploma and ensure you will be registered with Construction Skills. Apprentices must also complete Functional Skills. The courses cover both practical and theoretical elements and are assessed throughout your time at the College. All aspects of this qualification will be taught by experts in the purpose built Construction Technology Centre.
These courses cover all of the main aspects of your chosen trade, combine an NVQ and a Diploma and ensure you will be registered with Construction Skills. Apprentices must also complete Functional Skills. The courses cover both practical and theoretical elements and are assessed throughout your time at the College. All aspects of this qualification will be taught by experts in the purpose built Construction Technology Centre.
These courses cover all of the main aspects of your chosen trade, combine an NVQ and a Diploma and ensure you will be registered with Construction Skills. Apprentices must also complete Key Skills/Functional Skills. The courses cover both practical and theoretical elements and are assessed throughout your time at the College. All aspects of this qualification will be taught by experts in the purpose built Construction Technology Centre.
These courses cover all of the main aspects of the chosen trade and ensure you will be registered with Construction Skills. Apprentices must also complete Fuctional Skills consisting of numerical skills and communication techniques. The courses cover both practical and theoretical elements and are assessed throughout your time at the College. All aspects of this qualification will be taught by experts in the purpose built Construction Technology Centre.
These programmes combine an NVQ and a Diploma and are suitable for candidates who have achieved a Level 2 qualification and wish to extend their knowledge and practical skills to become a skilled craftsperson capable of working with the minimum of supervision.
For those students wishing to progress on to craft supervisors or enter into the management of the industry this course provides an excellent level of education.
The course will follow a similar pattern to that of Level 2 but dealing with work of a more advanced and complex nature, and a greater emphasis on supervisory roles. Apprentices will also have to complete an advanced Key Skills/Functional Skills programme.
These programmes combine an NVQ and a Diploma and are suitable for candidates who have achieved a Level 2 qualification and wish to extend their knowledge and practical skills to become a skilled craftsperson capable of working with the minimum of supervision.
For those students wishing to progress on to craft supervisors or enter into the management of the industry this course provides an excellent level of education.
The course will follow a similar pattern to that of Level 2 but dealing with work of a more advanced and complex nature, and a greater emphasis on supervisory roles. Apprentices will also have to complete an advanced Key Skills/Functional Skills programme.
The NVQ Level 3 qualification is suitable for candidates who have achieved a Level 2 qualification and wish to extend their knowledge and practical skills to become a skilled craftsperson capable of working with the minimum of supervision.
For those students wishing to progress on to craft supervisors or enter into the management of the industry this course provides an excellent level of education.
The course will follow a similar pattern to that of Level 2 but dealing with work of a more advanced and complex nature, and a greater emphasis on supervision roles. Apprentices will also have to complete an advanced Functional Skills programme which includes numerical skills and communication techniques.
These programmes combine an NVQ and a Diploma and are suitable for candidates who have achieved a Level 2 qualification and wish to extend their knowledge and practical skills to become a skilled craftsperson capable of working with the minimum of supervision.
For those students wishing to progress on to craft supervisors or enter into the management of the industry this course provides an excellent level of education.
The course will follow a similar pattern to that of Level 2 but dealing with work of a more advanced and complex nature, and a greater emphasis on supervisory roles. Apprentices will also have to complete an advanced Functional Skills programme.
These programmes combine an NVQ and a Diploma and are suitable for candidates who have achieved a Level 2 qualification and wish to extend their knowledge and practical skills to become a skilled craftsperson capable of working with the minimum of supervision.
For those students wishing to progress on to craft supervisors or enter into the management of the industry this course provides an excellent level of education.
The course will follow a similar pattern to that of Level 2 but dealing with work of a more advanced and complex nature, and a greater emphasis on supervisory roles. Apprentices will also have to complete an advanced Functional Skills programme.
Entry Level vocational courses for students ages 16 - 19. This course is for students who may need to work on their English, maths and personal and social skills before progressing onto a Level 1 vocational course.
These courses are the starting point for people who hope to have a career in a trade. Theyíre about preparing people to meet the needs of employers and preparing them to work in the industry. The courses consist of practical and theory. Employers will expect you to show good attendance, good behaviour and good communication skills, enabling you to interact with clients, work safely, and use initiative as well as be assessed on your practical skills and knowledge of the subject. Students will have to complete the externally set knowledge test including practical synoptic assignments. Students will also complete
Functional Skills. Each student will be encouraged to take part in enrichment activities.
This is aimed at those who want a clear path in the growing construction industry. You learn advanced aspects, such as technical drawing, project management and sustainable construction techniques. Construction site visits, presentations from professionals and practical work enhance your learning. Each student will be encouraged to take part in enrichment activities.
These courses are the starting point for people who hope to have a career in a trade. Theyíre about preparing people to meet the needs of employers and preparing them to work in the industry. The courses consist of practical and theory. Employers will expect you to show good attendance, good behaviour and good communication skills, enabling you to interact with clients, work safely, and use initiative as well as be assessed on your practical skills and knowledge of the subject. Students will have to complete the externally set knowledge test including practical synoptic assignments. Students will also complete
Functional Skills. Each student will be encouraged to take part in enrichment activities.
These courses are the starting point for people who hope to have a career in a trade. Theyíre about preparing people to meet the needs of employers and preparing them to work in the industry. The courses consist of practical and theory. Employers will expect you to show good attendance, good behaviour and good communication skills, enabling you to interact with clients, work safely, and use initiative as well as be assessed on your practical skills and knowledge of the subject. Students will have to complete the externally set knowledge test including practical synoptic assignments. Students will also complete
Functional Skills. Each student will be encouraged to take part in enrichment activities.
These courses are a progression from the Level 1 course to further develop skills in a trade. Employers will expect you to have good attendance, good behaviour and good communication skills enabling you to interact with clients, work safely, and use initiative as well as be assessed on your practical skills and your knowledge of the subject. To achieve the qualification you will have to successfully complete all of the units and the externally set knowledge test including the practical synoptic profile. Students may also complete Functional Skills as part of this course. Each student will be encouraged to take part in enrichment activities.
These courses are a progression from the Level 1 course to further develop skills in a trade. Employers will expect you to have good attendance, good behaviour and good communication skills enabling you to interact with clients, work safely, and use initiative as well as be assessed on your practical skills and your knowledge of the subject. To achieve the qualification you will have to successfully complete all of the units and the externally set knowledge test including the practical synoptic profile. Students may also complete Functional Skills as part of this course. Each student will be encouraged to take part in enrichment activities.
These courses are a progression from the Level 1 course to further develop skills in a trade. Employers will expect you to have good attendance, good behaviour and good communication skills enabling you to interact with clients, work safely, and use initiative as well as be assessed on your practical skills and your knowledge of the subject. To achieve the qualification you will have to successfully complete all of the units and the externally set knowledge test including the practical synoptic profile. Students may also complete Functional Skills as part of this course. Each student will be encouraged to take part in enrichment activities.
These courses are a progression from the Level 1 course to further develop skills in a trade. Employers will expect you to have good attendance, good behaviour and good communication skills enabling you to interact with clients, work safely, and use initiative as well as be assessed on your practical skills and your knowledge of the subject. To achieve the qualification you will have to successfully complete all of the units and the externally set knowledge test including the practical synoptic profile. Students may also complete Functional Skills as part of this course. Each student will be encouraged to take part in enrichment activities.
You will be introduced to a trade and will be able to tell whether the course is right for you. This will allow you to progress onto the relevant Level 1 Diploma where you will gain an industry recognised certificate showing that you are ready to be considered for an Apprenticeship in the workplace and possible employment. Students will also complete Functional Skills. Each student will be encouraged to take part in enrichment activities.
You will be introduced to a trade and will be able to tell whether the course is right for you. This will allow you to progress onto the relevant Level 1 Diploma where you will gain an industry recognised certificate showing that you are ready to be considered for an Apprenticeship in the workplace and possible employment. Students will also complete Functional Skills. Each student will be encouraged to take part in enrichment activities.
You will be introduced to a trade and will be able to tell whether the course is right for you. This will allow you to progress onto the relevant Level 1 Diploma where you will gain an industry recognised certificate showing that you are ready to be considered for an Apprenticeship in the workplace and possible employment. Students will also complete Functional Skills. Each student will be encouraged to take part in enrichment activities.
You will be introduced to a trade and will be able to tell whether the course is right for you. This will allow you to progress onto the relevant Level 1 Diploma where you will gain an industry recognised certificate showing that you are ready to be considered for an Apprenticeship in the workplace and possible employment. Students will also complete Functional Skills. Each student will be encouraged to take part in enrichment activities.
These courses are the starting point for people who hope to have a career in a trade. Theyíre about preparing people to meet the needs of employers and preparing them to work in the industry. The courses consist of practical and theory. Employers will expect you to show good attendance, good behaviour and good communication skills, enabling you to interact with clients, work safely, and use initiative as well as be assessed on your practical skills and knowledge of the subject. Students will have to complete the externally set knowledge test including practical synoptic assignments. Students will also complete
Functional Skills. Each student will be encouraged to take part in enrichment activities.
These courses are a progression from the Level 1 course to further develop skills in a trade. Employers will expect you to have good attendance, good behaviour and good communication skills enabling you to interact with clients, work safely, and use initiative as well as be assessed on your practical skills and your knowledge of the subject. To achieve the qualification you will have to successfully complete all of the units and the externally set knowledge test including the practical synoptic profile. Students may also complete Functional Skills as part of this course. Each student will be encouraged to take part in enrichment activities.
This is aimed at those who want a clear path in the growing construction industry. You learn advanced aspects, such as technical drawing, project management and sustainable construction techniques. There are also construction site visits and presentations from professionals.
KEY FACTS ABOUT CONSTRUCTION
Millions of people employed in the industry
Large range of different jobs, projects and careers
Potential to earn good money; an experienced bricklayer, carpenter, or painter and decorator can earn over £30,000 a year
POPULAR CAREER PROGRESSION:
Architect
Bricklayer
Carpenter
Construction Manager
Floor Layer
Painter and Decorator
Plasterer
Surveyor
Sam Williams
Johnson Tiles trainee Sam has completed an NVQ Level 3 in Heating and Ventilation at Stoke on Trent College, with training at the John Seddon Building Technology Centre, based at the Burslem Campus.
His achievements were recognised when he won the National Proskills Apprentice of the Year award.
Sam said: “The Apprenticeship has given me a great start. I have been able to build up a good base of knowledge over three years.
“I wanted an Apprenticeship at Stoke on Trent College because of its good reputation in providing training for the construction trades. It has meant that I have been learning and earning at the same time, and has allowed me to learn both the theory and practical side of my work and set me on the road to a good career.”
