Construction

Our training in plumbing, gas and oil, furniture making, electrical, carpentry and bricklaying has regularly led to award-winning students who go on to achieve top honours at national skills competitions.

The courses run at our Camborne and St Austell campuses are taught by lecturers who have worked as industry professionals, so you will learn from the best as you study in amazing training facilities.

We have specialist workshops packed with industry-standard equipment to give our students the best possible experience of what it is like to work in this well-paid and rewarding sector.

These courses are designed with students that prefer hands-on learning specifically in mind.

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Featured courses in Construction

Electrical Installation Diploma

16-19 Adult
  • Location - Cornwall College St Austell, Cornwall College Camborne
  • Duration - 1 Year   |   Full-time
  • Level - Level 2
  • Available Starts - 08/09/2025, 09/09/2025
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Basic Plumbing Studies

16-19 Adult
  • Location - Cornwall College St Austell, Cornwall College Camborne
  • Duration - 1 Year   |   Full-time
  • Level - Level 1
  • Available Starts - 08/09/2025, 10/09/2025
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Bricklaying apprenticeship Level 2

Apprenticeship
  • Location - Cornwall College St Austell, Cornwall College Camborne
  • Duration - 1 Year   |   Work-based
  • Level - Level 2
  • Available Starts - As required
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