Construction & Building Trades
Supporting a skilled workforce
A skills shortage within the UK construction industry indicates that new recruits will be needed year on year as the industry expands and modernises and its skilled workers retire.
The sector encompasses a huge variety of businesses from the self-employed plumber to national house builders. It is a fast moving industry that offers many jobs to both men and women.
From the ground up, The Bournemouth and Poole College provides high quality relevant qualifications and skills training in purpose-built, fully equipped environments run by qualified, knowledgeable trainers who have first hand industry experience.
Construction Breakfast
An informal exchange of news, views and information between those working in the trade and our specialist staff. These are free to attend and we will provide you with free parking and a quick breakfast so you can get on with your working day. Contact Tony Moss on 01202 205693 or email mosst@bpc.ac.uk to find out more.
Apprenticeships
We offer Apprenticeships in many of the trades and your business may be eligible for the £1500 government grant available if taking on an apprentice aged 16-24. Plus, our free recruitment service can save you time, money and find you a suitable new recruit. From small family run businesses to major contractors, we can help with your recruitment.
Contact Tony Moss on 01202 205693 / 07736 093479 or email mosst@bpc.ac.uk to find out more.
- Bench Joinery
- Boat Building
- Brickwork
- Electrical Installation
- Painting & Decorating
- Plastering
- Plumbing & Heating
- Site Carpentry
College refurbishment provides work placements for College students
Part of The College's upgrade to its Poole campus includes exterior re-cladding of the main building by Salisbury-based contractors D&B Facades. Pre-Contract Project Development Manager, Cliff Woodhouse was keen to get involved with the ongoing training of College students.
Ben Kinsey has recently completed his final year on the BTEC Construction Technician course which had equipped him with a wide variety of construction skills included computer aided design, quantity surveying, sustainable construction, building technology and health and safety. Ben will now be involved in all aspects of the working day and life of a Site Manager from overseeing deliveries to coordinating the workforce. This opportunity for Ben comes hot on the heels of his recent achievement to win the James Drewitt Memorial Trophy, awarded for his consistently high standard of work.
Second year Site Carpentry student Josh Bayliss will be working on the tools with site contractors, putting his carpentry skills to good use as windows are being replaced during the project.
Talented Ben applies gloss finish in national painting and decorating contest
A talented apprentice from Dorset has clinched a prestigious national title for young painters and decorators.
Ben Deer was named Crown Trade Apprentice Decorator of the Year at a major industry event last week. The 22-year-old, from Bridport, beat off stiff competition from some of the best young talent in the country to land the £1,000 first prize. And the Bournemouth and Poole College student, who works in the family business JW Deer, run by dad James, says winning the contest is the perfect start to his career.