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Career Sectors: Construction

Whenever something is being built, we say it is ‘under construction’, so it’s the action of building something. There’s more than one type of construction, usually defined by the type of building that will be the finished article, or the size of the project. Construction is a vital industry, creating buildings and spaces that connect communities, providing jobs, and improving society.  

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Career Paths

Working in construction allows you to learn a variety of skills and to work in different places. It offers job stability and career progression. Construction work can be both rewarding and satisfying. A huge appeal to a role within the construction industry is that there are many varied routes you can take, there are roles to suit people from all different educational and career backgrounds, as well as roles more suited to those with no prior experience or qualifications.

  • Bricklayer
  • Plasterer/Dry liner 
  • Carpenter/Joiner
  • Painter and Decorator
  • Plumber/Heating engineer
  • Electrician
  • Architects and Architectural technologists
  • Building services engineers
  • Civil and structural engineers
  • Quantity surveys
  • Site managers
  • Willingness to learn
  • Problem solving mindset.
  • Good listening and communication skills
  • Ability to build relationships and work in a team
  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Maths and English in the Construction Industry

Courses at Lincoln College

If you want to get a feel for what it’s really like in the construction industry, all learners are encouraged to carry out a minimum of 30 hours each year whilst on their study programme at Lincoln college.  Work experience is a great way to get an insight into working in the construction industry and is an ideal opportunity to experience the different jobs available.

Bricklaying, Painting, and Decorating, Multi skills, Carpentry and Joinery, Plastering, Plumbing, Cabinet Making, Electrical Installation.

Level 3 Construction and the Built Environment

HNC/HND Construction and the Built Environment (part-time)

We have a range of courses available with video overviews.

What qualification do I need to work in this industry?

Most of the Construction courses at Lincoln College require you to start on level 1 to build the skills and knowledge for that particular trade. Entry requirements for Level 1 ideally would be GCSE grade 2 or above but the College would assess each person on an individual basis. You can then progress to the next level of these courses or apply for apprenticeship vacancies.

Work Experience

Please see links to the apprenticeship section and work experience section on the Careers pages.

Check industry placement vacancies through Lincoln College.

Take a look at the Talent View Construction website to look for work experience vacancies.

Research apprenticeship vacancies on the National apprenticeship website and Lincoln College website.

Email your CV to the Lincoln College Apprenticeship team.

Research careers sections of local Construction companies for example Lindum Group and RG Carter Construction.

Speak to your subject tutor for local Employer contact ideas.

Use yell.com to identify local employer contacts.

Useful Links

CITB is the industry training board, supporting the skills needs of the British construction sector; it’s their job to work with industry to encourage training, which helps build a safe professional and fully qualified workforce

Go Construct provides information around careers in construction.

JTL Training People is a leading work-based learning provider in the building services.

Target careers helps school leavers make decisions about their future.

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