CONSTRUCTION & SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES

Build your future from the ground up with Construction at BMet where traditional trades meet cutting-edge skills in sustainability and green tech.

BUILD YOUR FUTURE

Our Construction courses at James Watt College and Erdington Skills Centre give you hands-on experience in trades like bricklaying, gas, plumbing, and electrical work.

Learn about sustainability and green technologies, gain industry-recognised qualifications at the School of Built Environment, and train at the Baxi Innovation Academy or in the supportive setting at Erdington Skills Centre – perfect for beginners.

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Student wiring a light

CONSTRUCTION & SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES COURSES

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Erdington Skills Centre 16-19 Full-Time
Level 2 – Intermediate

Electrical Installation

James Watt College 16-19 Full-Time
Multiple sites 16-19 Full-Time
Level 2 – Intermediate

Bricklaying Diploma Level 2

Erdington Skills Centre 16-19 Full-Time
Level 2 – Intermediate

Plumbing

James Watt College 16-19 Full-Time
Erdington Skills Centre Adult Part-Time
James Watt College Higher Education Full-Time
James Watt College 16-19 Full-Time
Level 2 – Intermediate

Carpentry & Joinery Level 2

Erdington Skills Centre Adult Part-Time
Level 2 – Intermediate

Plumbing Diploma Level 2 (Adults)

James Watt College Adult Part-Time
Level 2 – Intermediate

Plaster Skimming Level 2

Erdington Skills Centre Adult Part-Time
James Watt College Adult Part-Time
James Watt College Adult Part-Time
Level 2 – Intermediate

Carpentry & Joinery Diploma Level 2

Erdington Skills Centre 16-19 Full-Time
James Watt College 16-19 Full-Time
Level 2 – Intermediate

Bricklaying Diploma Level 2

Erdington Skills Centre Adult Part-Time

Career Opportunities

Completing a Construction course at BMet opens the door to a wide range of rewarding careers in both traditional trades and modern building technologies, including:

Architect or building surveyor

Town planner or technician

Carpenter or joiner

Stonemason, welder, or wood machinist

Construction contracts manager, facilities manager, or gas network engineer

Domestic energy assessor or thermal insulation engineer

The college has a great atmosphere and has been a very rewarding experience for me. I have met some really good people – both students and teachers, who have helped me to progress throughout my studies.

Nathanael Level 2 Bricklaying Student
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