Construction Training Courses – Starting January 2026

Construction Training Courses – Starting January 2026

All courses begin week commencing Monday 19th January 2026, run 3 days per week, and take place 8:30am – 3:30pm.
Assessments for all programmes will be held on Thursday 8th January 2026 at James Watt College, Aldridge Road, Great Barr, Birmingham B44 8NE (Time TBC).

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Level 2 Diploma: General Operations (Groundworks)

Key Topics:

Health & Safety (Level 1 & 2)

Principles of Construction (Level 2)

Site Marking & Fencing

Bricklaying

Drainage

Concreting

Block Paving, Slabbing & Surfacing

Course Length: 18 weeks
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Delivery Location:
James Watt College, Aldridge Road, Great Barr, Birmingham B44 8NE

Level 2 Diploma: Property Maintenance Operatives (PMO)

Key Topics:

Health & Safety (Level 1 & 2)

Principles of Construction (Level 2)

Tiling, Plaster Repairs & Basic Plumbing

Electrical Safety

Decorative Repairs

Course Length: 18 weeks
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Delivery Location:
Erdington Skills Centre, Edward Road, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9EW

Level 2 Certificate: Plaster Skimming (Construction)

Key Topics:

Health & Safety (Level 1)

Base Coat & Finish Application

Rendering

Skim Coats, Final Finish & Polish

Course Length: 9 weeks
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Delivery Location:
Erdington Skills Centre, Edward Road, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9EW

Level 2 Diploma: Carpentry (Construction)

Key Topics:

Health & Safety (Level 1 & 2)

Principles of Construction (Level 2)

Site Carpentry

Kitchen Fitting

Door Lining

Staircases

Frame Working

Power & Machine Tool Safety

Course Length: 18 weeks
Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Delivery Location:
Erdington Skills Centre, Edward Road, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9EW

Level 2 Diploma: Bricklaying (Construction)

Key Topics:

Health & Safety (Level 1 & 2)

Principles of Construction (Level 2)

Blockwork

Cavity Wall Construction

Different Bonding Techniques

Course Length: 18 weeks
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Delivery Location:
Erdington Skills Centre, Edward Road, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9EW

Women’s Work Lab - are offering a FREE school-hours programme giving you the tools, techniques, and work experience so you can find work that works for you and your family. Additional information:
• Starts on Wednesday 7th January 2026 and concludes on Thursday 26th March 2026

• Every Wednesday and Thursday from 10am-1pm (except half-terms)

• Delivery location – Birmingham City Centre (Millennium Point)

• This is open to mums aged 19+ (no upper age limit) who are not working currently.

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