Construction

Construction jobs involve more than just what you see on a building site. There is a huge range of career choices in the industry. These involve designing, planning and project management, as well as doing the hands-on, practical work. We have constructions courses that not only cover the trades in construction but also machinery and industrial tools.

The training providers listed below offer courses in Torbay and the surrounding area. Please contact them directly for further information.

Alternatively, click on the button below for a printable PDF (designed to meet the needs of dyslexic readers) of courses and training providers.

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FREE TRAINING – Pathway 2 Construction

Level: 1

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Various

FREE 2-week full-time course for those aged 19+. The course is delivered at the Vistry Partnership Sector Based Work Academy in Alphington.

To access the website click here.

FREE TRAINING – Routeway 2 Construction

Level: 1

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Various

FREE 8-week part-time course for those aged 16-18 and 19+. The course is delivered at the Vistry Partnership Sector Based Work Academy in Alphington.

To access the website click here.

Contact: Tatiana Fernandez

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FREE TRAINING – Routeway 2 Construction

Level: 1

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Various

FREE 8 week part time course for those aged 16-18 and 19+. The course is delivered at the Vistry Partnership Sector Based Work Academy in Alphington

To access the website click here.

FREE TRAINING – Pathway 2 Construction

Level: 1

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Various

FREE 2 week full time course for those aged 19+ course. The course is delivered at the Vistry Partnership Sector Based Work Academy in Alphington

To access the website click here.

Contact: Lee Hanks

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APPRENTICESHIP – Groundworks

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

All our Apprenticeships are run from our training centre, 2 days a month, with a start date each month. This helps our growing number of employers maintain a busy site and grow their companies skills.

To access the website click here.

APPRENTICESHIP – Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

CITB Health and Safety Awareness

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

For further information click here

UKATA Asbestos Awareness

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

For further information click here

UKATA Non-Licensed

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

For further information click here

UKATA Non-Licensed Refresher

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

For further information click here

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T-LEVEL – Construction and the Built Environment

Level: 3

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: No

Course start dates: September 2022

This programme is aimed at those who wish to progress onto the new T Level or a professional role within the construction industry. It will give you a broad choice of career routes into construction or civil engineering industries.

To access the website click here.

BTEC LEVEL 3 NATIONAL DIPLOMA in Construction and the Built Environment

Level: 3

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: No

Course start dates: September 2022

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment is intended as a Tech Level qualification, equivalent in size to 2 A Levels. It allows you to develop significant core knowledge within construction and the built environment disciplines. The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with employers and professional bodies to ensure that it is appropriate for those interested in working in the sector. In addition, higher education representatives have been involved to ensure that it fully supports entry to the relevant range of specialist degrees.

To access the website click here.

APPRENTICESHIP Construction Support Technician

Level: 3

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: No

Course start dates: September 2022

To access the website click here.

Contact: Laura Hutton

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APPRENTICESHIP – Construction Operative

Level: 2

Course Length: 15 months + EPA

Online: OneFile

F2f: No

Blended: Yes

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Flexible

On Site (various)

To access the website click here.

APPRENTICESHIP – Lifting Technician

Level: 2

Course Length: 18 months + EPA

Online: OneFile

F2f: No

Blended: Yes

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Flexible

Course covers Tower Crane Technician; Crawler Crane Technician & Mobile Crane Technician. Course runs on site (various).

To access the website click here.

NPORS, NOCN etc – Mobile Tower Crane (various incl. inhouse)

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Flexible

On Site (various)

To access the website click here.

NPORS, NOCN etc – Tower Crane (various incl inhouse)

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Flexible

On Site (various)

To access the website click here.

NPORS, NOCN etc – Crawler Crane (various incl inhouse)

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Flexible

On Site (various)

To access the website click here.

NPORS, NOCN etc – Forward Tipping Dumper (various incl inhouse)

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Flexible

On Site (various)

To access the website click here.

NPORS, NOCN etc – 180 degree Excavator (various incl inhouse)

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Flexible

On Site (various)

To access the website click here.

NPORS, NOCN etc – Telescopic Handler (various incl inhouse)

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Flexible

On Site (various)

To access the website click here.

NPORS, NOCN etc – 360 degree Excavator (various incl inhouse)

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Flexible

On Site (various)

To access the website click here.

NPORS, NOCN etc -Skid Steer (various incl inhouse)

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Flexible

On Site (various)

To access the website click here.

NPORS, NOCN etc – Road Roller (various incl inhouse)

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Flexible

On Site (various)

To access the website click here.

NPORS, NOCN etc – Skip Handler (various incl inhouse)

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Flexible

On Site (various)

To access the website click here.

NPORS, NOCN etc – Slinger/Signaller (various incl inhouse)

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Flexible

On Site (various)

To access the website click here.

NPORS, NOCN etc – Lorry Loader (various incl inhouse)

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Flexible

On Site (various)

To access the website click here.

NPORS, NOCN etc – Counter Balance (various incl inhouse)

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Flexible

On Site (various)

To access the website click here.

NPORS, NOCN etc – Reach (various incl inhouse)

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Flexible

On Site (various)

To access the website click here.

NPORS, NOCN etc – Sideloaders (various incl inhouse)

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Flexible

On Site (various)

To access the website click here.

NPORS, NOCN etc – Telescopic Handlers (various incl inhouse)

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Flexible

On Site (various)

To access the website click here.

NPORS, NOCN etc – Very Narrow Aisle Trucks (various incl inhouse)

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Flexible

On Site (various)

To access the website click here.

NPORS, NOCN etc – Pivot Steer Trucks (various incl inhouse)

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Flexible

On Site (various)

To access the website click here.

NPORS, NOCN etc – Pallet Stackers (various incl inhouse)

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Flexible

On Site (various)

To access the website click here.

NPORS, NOCN etc – Pallet Trucks (various incl inhouse)

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Flexible

On Site (various)

To access the website click here.

NPORS, NOCN etc – Order Pickers (various incl inhouse)

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Flexible

On Site (various)

To access the website click here.

NPORS, NOCN etc – Rough Terrain Trucks (various incl inhouse)

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Flexible

On Site (various)

To access the website click here.

NPORS – MEWP Boom

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Flexible

On Site (various)

Contact training provider for further information

NPORS – MEWP Scissor Lift

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Flexible

On Site (various)

Contact training provider for further information

NPORS – Plant Mover non operational duties

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Flexible

On Site (various)

Contact training provider for further information

NPORS – Plant Machinery Marshall

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Flexible

On Site (various)

Contact training provider for further information

NPORS – Tow Tractor

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Flexible

On Site (various)

Contact training provider for further information

NPORS – Excavator as a Crane

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Flexible

On Site (various)

Contact training provider for further information

NPORS – Safe Working at Height

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Flexible

On Site (various)

Contact training provider for further information

NPORS – Micro Excavator 360 degrees

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Flexible

On Site (various)

Contact training provider for further information

NPORS – Harness and Fall Arrest

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Flexible

On Site (various)

Contact training provider for further information

NPORS – Safety Awareness

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: Flexible

On Site (various)

Contact training provider for further information

Contact: Brad Goldsworthy

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Health & Safety in Construction Environment

Level: 1

Online: Yes

F2f: No

Blended: No

RORO: No

Course Start Dates: Monthly

Device and data needed to complete online programme. Once qualification completed, test is booked at local test centre and card ordered once evidence of successful test.

For further information click here

Level 1 Award in Skills for Professions in Construction & Engineering

Level: 1

Online: Yes

F2f: No

Blended: No

RORO: No

Course Start Dates: Monthly

Device and data needed to complete online programme. Once qualification completed, test is booked at local test centre and card ordered once evidence of successful test.

For further information click here

Contact: Hannah Rendle

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T LEVEL Onsite Construction

Level: 3

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: No

T Levels combine classroom theory, practical learning and a minimum 315-hour industry placement with an employer to make sure you have real experience of the workplace.

To access the website click here.

T Level – Construction Design, Surveying and Planning Level: 3

Level: 3

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: No

T Levels combine classroom theory, practical learning and a minimum 315-hour industry placement with an employer to make sure you have real experience of the workplace.

To find out more and how to apply click here.

Contact: Ben Norrish

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APPRENTICESHIP – Customer Service

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: No

Blended: Yes

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: n/a

To access the website click here.

APPRENTICESHIP – Team Leading

Level: 3

Online: No

F2f: No

Blended: Yes

RORO: Yes

Course start dates: n/a

To access the website click here.

Contact: Josh Ridley

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LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA – Plant Operations

Level: 1

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: No

To access the website click here.

LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA – Plant Operations

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: No

To access the website click here.

N601 NPORS Agricultural Tractor

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: No

COURSE START DATES: Flexible

ONSITE: Various

For further information on availability and fees please contact Stephen Boden on 07866 191477

N202 NPORS 360 Degree Excavator

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: No

COURSE START DATES: Flexible

ONSITE: Various

For further information on availability and fees please contact Stephen Boden on 07866 191477

N204 NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: No

COURSE START DATES: Flexible

ONSITE: Various

For further information on availability and fees please contact Stephen Boden on 07866 191477

N010 NPORS Telescopic Handler

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: No

COURSE START DATES: Flexible

ONSITE: Various

For further information on availability and fees please contact Stephen Boden on 07866 191477

N132 NPORS Plant Mover (Non-operational)

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: No

COURSE START DATES: Flexible

ONSITE: Various

For further information on availability and fees please contact Stephen Boden on 07866 191477

NPORS Construction Site Safety Operative

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: No

COURSE START DATES: Flexible

ONSITE: Various

For further information on availability and fees please contact Stephen Boden on 07866 191477

NPORS Construction Site Safety Supervisor

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: No

COURSE START DATES: Flexible

ONSITE: Various

For further information on availability and fees please contact Stephen Boden on 07866 191477

NPORS Construction Site Safety Manager

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: No

COURSE START DATES: Flexible

ONSITE: Various

For further information on availability and fees please contact Stephen Boden on 07866 191477

HABC First Aid at Work

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: No

COURSE START DATES: Flexible

ONSITE: Various

For further information on availability and fees please contact Stephen Boden on 07866 191477

HABC Manual Handling

Level: 2

Online: No

F2f: Yes

Blended: No

RORO: No

COURSE START DATES: Flexible

ONSITE: Various

For further information on availability and fees please contact Stephen Boden on 07866 191477

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Contact: Scott Lawson

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Contact: Stephen Boden

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