Step into one of the UK’s largest and most dynamic industries with a career in construction. Whether you’re interested in civil engineering, architecture, or traditional trades, our courses offer hands-on learning in state-of-the-art workshops and a fully equipped outdoor construction site.
At Middlesbrough College, you’ll engage in real-world projects that help you develop essential technical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. Our experienced tutors will guide you through every step, ensuring you’re prepared for the demands of the industry.
You’ll also benefit from access to our Construction Skills Workshop, designed to give you practical experience and prepare you for high-skilled job opportunities. Site visits are a key part of the learning experience, giving you valuable insight into real industry environments and challenges.
To support your learning and safety, all students are provided with free PPE from day one.
Construction Pathways Explained
Brickwork and the Built Environment
Brickwork is about building walls, houses, and other structures using bricks, blocks and mortar. You’ll learn how to lay bricks properly, read building plans, and work safely on construction sites.
The built environment is a broader term that includes everything humans build, like homes, schools, roads, parks, and offices. It covers planning, designing, building, and maintaining these spaces.
If you enjoy working outdoors, using your hands, and seeing real results from your work, this could be a great path for you.
Your course options:
Carpentry and Joinery
Carpentry and joinery are about working with wood to build and fix things.
Carpentry usually means working on-site to build things like walls, floors, and roofs. Joinery is more about making wooden items in a workshop, like doors, windows, and furniture.
You’ll learn how to use tools, follow building plans, work safely, and create strong, well-made wooden structures.
It’s a great option if you enjoy hands-on work, being creative, and building things you can be proud of.
Civil Engineering
Civil engineering is about designing and building things like roads, bridges, buildings, railways, tunnels and water systems.
Civil engineers help turn ideas into real projects that people use every day. You’ll learn how to work with materials like concrete and steel, read building plans, solve problems, and use maths and technology to make sure structures are safe and strong.
It’s a great choice if you enjoy problem-solving, working with numbers and helping shape the world around you.
Electrical Installation
Electrical installation is about setting up and maintaining the electrical systems that power buildings. This includes wiring, lighting, sockets, alarms, and heating systems in homes, schools, offices, and other buildings.
You’ll learn how to safely install and test electrical equipment, follow building plans, and work with tools and materials used in the construction industry.
It’s a great option if you enjoy practical work, problem-solving, and working with technology.
Plumbing
Plumbing is about installing and looking after systems that move water, gas, and waste in buildings. This includes things like toilets, sinks, showers, heating systems and drains. Plumbers make sure everything works safely and properly in places like homes, schools, and hospitals.
You’ll learn how to fit and fix pipes and heating systems, read technical plans, use tools, and solve problems.
It’s a great career choice if you enjoy hands-on work, fixing things, and helping people stay safe and comfortable.
From On-site Facilities to Community Projects
Throughout their studies, students will learn their chosen trade through hands-on training in our on-site facilities. These include our outdoor construction yard, as well as dedicated workshops for joinery, electrical, and plumbing. Most of the course takes place in these practical environments, allowing students to build real-world skills and confidence in their trade.
Students also have the opportunity to apply their skills beyond the classroom through community action projects in the local area. Previous students supported the 40th Middlesbrough Scouts by completing a series of essential repairs and upgrades. Their work included rebuilding steps, extending a fire escape platform, and enhancing campfire and cooking facilities.
Joinery students have also contributed to creative and charitable projects, such as constructing a gallery space for the MyPlace Amphitheatre. Another group supported Whitby Animal Sanctuary by clearing a compound and building a shelter for two rescued baby fauns.
Our Construction courses
ABBE Certificate in Domestic Energy Assessment – Level 3
Construction
Adult Learner
ABBE
ABBE Certificate in Domestic Energy Assessment – Level 3
Construction
Adult Learner
ABBE
ABBE Certificate in Domestic Energy Assessment – Level 3
Construction
Adult Learner
ABBE
ABBE Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Energy Assessment
Employer-led Training
Adult Learner
ABBE
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Age Group:
(19+)
Advanced Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship – Level 3
Construction
Apprenticeship
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12-15 Months
Advanced Technical Diploma in Plumbing – Level 3
Construction
School Leaver
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1 year
City & Guilds
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Age Group:
(16-18)
Basic Construction Skills – Entry Level 3
Construction
School Leaver
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1 year
City & Guilds
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Age Group:
(16-18)
Basic Construction Trade Skills – Level 1
Construction
School Leaver
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1 year
City & Guilds
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Age Group:
(16-18)
Bricklayer Apprenticeship – Level 2
Construction
Apprenticeship
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14 months
City & Guilds
Where your course can lead
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