Step into Construction

Start your career in construction

Have you ever considered a career in construction but not sure if it’s right for you? This two-week course will introduce you to the variety of roles available in the industry, and will give you the knowledge and skills you need to get started.

You’ll gain an insight into the sector in the UK and find out which parts are growing, and where you can take advantage of the emerging job opportunities to begin a career in construction*. *Subject to eligibility to work or study in the UK.

Understand the different types of jobs in construction

Using employer insights, you’ll gain knowledge from those working in the industry and examine the different parts of the construction sector including skilled trades, and supervisory and professional jobs in the industry. With this knowledge, you can identify which job roles you may be interested in.

You’ll explore the growing areas in the sector, the pathways you can take into construction and possible progression routes.

As well as assessing employment options, you’ll get insights on what it means being self-employed and running your own construction business, and how to go about searching for a job.

Gain a digital credential from City & Guilds

At the end of the course, you will be invited to test your knowledge and, if you pass, gain a digital credential from City & Guilds to prove your learning.

Get access to learning opportunities and then jobs

You can use your digital credential to search for a suitable course to get the training you will need to move into the construction industry and look at a range of jobs that could be open to you once you have the necessary skills to work in the sector. On our signposting page, you will also have exclusive access to a selection of employers who would like to hear from you once you are job-ready.

This course will help anyone considering a career in construction in the UK. It will introduce you to the sector and will help you understand the most in-demand employment and progression opportunities to those eligible to work in the UK.