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Construction and Building Trades

Discover Construction And Building Trades at Oaklands College

A career in the construction industry is now more than just physical labour. With specialised courses and degrees available at both college and university levels, those within the industry can truly flourish.

The construction industry contributes over £110 billion to the UK economy, accounting for 7% of the nation's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This highlights the substantial value and opportunities within the industry.

Join us at Oaklands College to gain the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in Construction and Civil Engineering.

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Entry Certificate into Construction (Entry 3)
Full Time Entry Level FLTSKA1F/1 St Albans Campus
Level 1 Diploma in Electrical Installation (City & Guilds 7202)
Full Time Level 1 FLTEIA1F/1 St Albans Campus
Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing (2251)
Full Time Level 1 FLTPBA1F/1 St Albans Campus
Level 1 Diploma Brickwork
Full Time Level 1 FLTBKA1F/1 St Albans Campus
Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery
Full Time Level 2 DP2BJA1F/1 St Albans Campus
L2 Technical Certificate in Electrical Installation
Full Time Level 2 DP2ETA1F/1 St Albans Campus
L2 Diploma in Plumbing Studies
Full Time Level 2 DP2PBA1F/1 St Albans Campus
Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Plumbing (8202-35)
Full Time Level 3 DP3PUA1F/1 St Albans Campus
T Level Technical Qualification in Building Services Engineering for Construction
Full Time Level 3 TL3BEC1F St Albans Campus
T Level in Construction Design, Surveying and Planning
Full Time Level 3 TL3DCS1F St Albans Campus

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Explore adult evening classes in Carpentry and Joinery, Brickwork, and Plumbing.    

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Expert Instruction

Our expert tutors will equip you with skills for technical, professional, and managerial roles, including bricklaying, carpentry, joinery, plumbing, welding and roofing.

The electrical installation course at Oaklands provided an excellent foundation for my career. I loved the mix of hands-on learning, problem-solving, and working with real tools. The tutors were supportive, and the skills I gained gave me the confidence to start my career in the trade.

Rhys Harvell

Electrical Installation Alumni

58,000 firms in southeast england
£42,000 average salary for brickies or roofers in the uk
100% Student Survey 24/25: I have started to learn and develop new skills since starting my course
100% Student Survey 24/25: I have made friends and feel part of College life

Careers after college

Example job roles:

  • Building Services Engineer

  • Bricklayer
  • Electrical Test Engineer
  • Maintenance Engineer
  • Joiner
  • Domestic Installer
  • Cabinet Maker
  • Plumber
  • Roofer

Construction Trades News

Stay up-to-date with all the latest Construction Trades News

News: 16 September 2025

Oaklands Partners with Home Builders Federation to Boost Job-Ready Skills

Oaklands is proud to be partnering with the Home Builders Federation (HBF) as part of the Partner a College programme, a two-year national pilot funded by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). Read More

News: 27 June 2025

A Week of Celebration at the Festival of Achievement

This week, our St Albans campus was alive with energy, pride, and inspiration as our yearly Festival of Achievement took place. Read More

News: 08 May 2025

Oaklands Hosts Prestigious Skill Build 2025 Regional Qualifier

We are proud to have hosted one of the Skill Build 2025 Regional Qualifiers today, in partnership with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and Go Construct. Read More

News: 04 December 2024

The Official opening of our state-of-the-art Construction Centre

This week, Daisy Cooper MP joined us to cut the ribbon for the official opening of our multi-million-pound, state-of-the-art Construction Centre. Read More
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