Construction and building services
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Building Services
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Construction
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Construction (professional studies)
Why choose construction at West Notts?
State-of-the-art facilities
Train in modern facilities at the Construction Centre, a dedicated training facility for students looking to get into the construction trades. The centre is equipped with some of the best facilities in the sector, and with both practical areas and classrooms close by, you will hone specialist skills needed for employment.
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Teachers with industry know-how
Our teachers have plenty of industry experience and are keen to pass on their tips and techniques of the trade to young hopefuls. You are taught under the watchful eye of industry experts who have been there and done it.
Showcase your skills
Once skilled-up, you’ll be keen to show off your talents. So you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills at local, regional and national competitions.
Be part of the 'Learning Company'
Learning companies offer exciting opportunities to gain additional skills and experience through real-life projects to enhance your CV and build your confidence and connections.
As a construction and building services student you’ll have the opportunity to be part of a team of students across different curriculum areas, working together to renovate and improve our college buildings and create bespoke products. Our carpentry and joinery students recently transformed two old pianos into a stylish coat rail and boot store, and a hand-crafted drinks cabinet — all with their own unique flair and creativity.
So, why settle for just textbooks and lectures when you can get the satisfaction of seeing your hard work come to life by being part of a dynamic and exciting learning company?
What our students say
We hear from what Sophie's experience on the course has been, talking about exciting work placements, amazing facilities and how supportive her teachers have been.
Construction and Building Services at West Notts College
Take a look at the college’s construction facilities and hear more from staff and students about the training opportunities available across its two campuses.
Career Opportunities
Our facilities
Our the years, we have continued to heavily invest in our impressive construction centre; providing dedicated practical and interactive learning spaces for each trade.
Spreading across multiple floors, our painting and decorating area has been designed to provide students with life-like facilities and the ability to practice techniques on practice rooms.
In our open-plan brickwork and carpentry and joinery areas, students have the freedom to master their skills in their own dedicated zones. With access to a wide range of tools and materials, you will have everything you need.
Our electrical and plumbing facilities are also set up to recreate reallife situations and provide access to different appliances, tools and materials which you will work with in the future.
With future plans in place for a new additional site, the learning opportunities are endless.
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