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High demand, limited places - Apply now for September 2025!

With record-breaking applications, many courses for September 2024 were already full by spring time. With an increasing number of school leavers in our local area, the same high demand is expected for September 2025. So apply early to secure your place and avoid disappointment!

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Construction and building services

Consider a full-time course in construction and building services and get skilled for life! Our courses are designed to give you the practical skills needed for a career in bricklaying, plumbing, painting and decorating or woodwork. We also run the professional construction course which can open doors to architecture or civil engineering.

Construction and building services courses


Why choose construction at West Notts?

State-of-the-art facilities

Train in modern facilities at the Construction Centre, a dedicated training facility for students looking to get into the construction trades. The centre is equipped with some of the best facilities in the sector, and with both practical areas and classrooms close by, you will hone specialist skills needed for employment.

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Teachers with industry know-how

Our teachers have plenty of industry experience and are keen to pass on their tips and techniques of the trade to young hopefuls. You are taught under the watchful eye of industry experts who have been there and done it.

Showcase your skills

Once skilled-up, you’ll be keen to show off your talents. So you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills at local, regional and national competitions.

Be part of the 'Learning Company'

Learning companies offer exciting opportunities to gain additional skills and experience through real-life projects to enhance your CV and build your confidence and connections.

As a construction and building services student you’ll have the opportunity to be part of a team of students across different curriculum areas, working together to renovate and improve our college buildings and create bespoke products. Our carpentry and joinery students recently transformed two old pianos into a stylish coat rail and boot store, and a hand-crafted drinks cabinet — all with their own unique flair and creativity.

So, why settle for just textbooks and lectures when you can get the satisfaction of seeing your hard work come to life by being part of a dynamic and exciting learning company?


What our students say

We hear from what Sophie's experience on the course has been, talking about exciting work placements, amazing facilities and how supportive her teachers have been.


Construction and Building Services at West Notts College

Take a look at the college’s construction facilities and hear more from staff and students about the training opportunities available across its two campuses.


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Our facilities

Our the years, we have continued to heavily invest in our impressive construction centre; providing dedicated practical and interactive learning spaces for each trade.

Spreading across multiple floors, our painting and decorating area has been designed to provide students with life-like facilities and the ability to practice techniques on practice rooms.

In our open-plan brickwork and carpentry and joinery areas, students have the freedom to master their skills in their own dedicated zones. With access to a wide range of tools and materials, you will have everything you need.

Our electrical and plumbing facilities are also set up to recreate reallife situations and provide access to different appliances, tools and materials which you will work with in the future.

With future plans in place for a new additional site, the learning opportunities are endless.

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Course progression
routes at West Notts

Building Services
ENTRY LEVELLEVEL 1LEVEL 2LEVEL 3UNI LEVEL
Construction (professional studies)
ENTRY LEVELLEVEL 1LEVEL 2LEVEL 3UNI LEVEL
Construction Crafts
ENTRY LEVELLEVEL 1LEVEL 2LEVEL 3UNI LEVEL
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Why choose West Notts?

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Courses created in partnership with local employers to meet their specific workforce needs.

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Excellent student support services from careers and financial advice to health and wellbeing.

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We offer a flexible and cost-effective travel pass to all students and apprentices.

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We have nine campuses each boasting a number of state-of-the-art facilities.

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We offer a wide-range of FREE* adult courses.*subject to eligibility.

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