Construction & Construction Trades

Nathan enrolled onto Level 2 Site Carpentry to support a change in career. Currently working as a postman, Nathan is keen to expand his skillset to provide options for career progression. He chose to study at Warrington & Vale Royal College as we are his local college, and the class times fit perfectly around his work schedule.

When asked if he’d recommend this course to other adults who might be considering a return to education, Nathan said: “I’d recommend this college, not just the course. Everything has been so quick, precise and the structure of the course has just been phenomenal so far.”

Isabelle, a former Beamont Collegiate Academy pupil, is currently studying Level 2 Brickwork and is really enjoying learning a wide range of new skills and techniques.

Following completion of her brickwork qualifications, Isabelle aspires to progress onto a landscaping or groundworks apprenticeship and further build on her career in the construction industry. She says:

“My tutor has lots of faith in me, he realises my potential and supports me with every task we do. The skills I am learning will definitely help me to succeed in my career.”

After getting fantastic results in his GCSEs, Luis was looking for a course that would be challenging but also give him the opportunity to work more practically. He spent a year studying A Levels but felt like they weren't helping him to achieve his goal of gaining a higher apprenticeship, so decided to switch to a course with a strong career focus.

"I chose Warrington & Vale Royal College because it has lots of strong apprenticeship routes and studying a T Level here will help get me to where I want to be. My course has been great so far and I am really looking forward to starting my industry placement."

LUIS TILSTON

T Level Onsite Construction: Carpentry & Joinery Pathway

Don has always been interested in woodwork and so, after retiring, decided to enrol on our Level 1 Carpentry & Joinery course. He enjoyed this so much that he now studies Level 2 Site Carpentry.

He says the best thing about studying here is the fully kitted-out workshop complete with a wide range of tools and equipment. Don also loves the fact that he is learning alongside others of varying ages who all get along well and has nothing but great things to say about his tutors.

Don will use his new skills around his home and his allotment and highly recommends the course to others looking to enhance their construction skills.

Skye was always looking to do something different to her friends and had discovered from an early age that she wanted to do something more practical and hands-on for a career. Having grown up with a family of trades people, she was inspired to make her own way in the sector, and applied for the Level 1 Electrical Installation course here at the college.

As one of just a few female electrical installation students currently at the college, Skye is keen to encourage more young women to consider the profession, saying, “Doing this course has been the best decision. My friends could not understand my choice at first, asking if I would be nervous to be on my own as the only girl, but I knew what I wanted so was happy to step out on my own for the right course. I am glad I did because am getting the qualification for the future that I want.”

SKYE ECCLESTON

Level 1 Electrical Installation

Joanne runs her own successful cleaning business, CRS Cleaning Consultants, and has enrolled on our Level 1 Carpentry & Joinery course to improve her DIY skills and expand the list of services she can offer to clients.

She is thoroughly enjoying her time at the college and hopes to progress to the level 2 course to further enhance the skills she is developing.

Level 3 Plumbing student Dylan Woods chose to study at Warrington & Vale Royal College after visiting the college on a taster day with his school and enjoying engaging, practical and hands-on activities. The former Beamont Collegiate Academy pupil feels that both his course and the college’s fantastic links with local employers are supporting his career aspirations to progress on to an apprenticeship.

“I really enjoy the hands-on approach and the facilities we have to help us learn about domestic and industrial plumbing."

Clare enrolled onto our Introduction to Carpentry & Joinery course after being fed up of asking someone else to do things for her around her house. Her goal is to learn new skills that will make her more independent.

She says: “The tutors are great; they are very patient and understanding. I am having so much fun on this course!”

Level 3 Electrical Installation apprentice Reuban Butler has learnt a lot about the theoretical aspects of installation, maintenance and several advanced principles. The former Birchwood Community High School pupil joined the college after receiving glowing recommendations about the variety of skills and knowledge you learn as part of the course.

“My time at college so far has been amazing. Having completed the level 1, 2 and 3 electrical courses, I have developed a vast number of skills and feel at ease with my tutors. They have been so helpful at teaching me everything I need to know for my career.”

Hamish Reilly, a Visitor Assistant at The Lion Salt Works Museum in Northwich, is thriving on our Introduction to Carpentry & Joinery course. Hamish, who has previously studied Maths Functional Skills with us at the college, is undertaking this new challenge to improve his life skills and hopes it will lead to potential job opportunities in the future.

He says: “The accessibility at the college is second to none, everyone I have encountered with have been so friendly! I can’t wait to use the new skills I am learning in my everyday life.”

Bev enrolled onto our Introduction to Plumbing course to get out of her comfort zone and learn something new. On this course, Bev has learnt how to solder and has learnt the correct techniques on how to measure and cut materials.

She says: “All of the tutors, including the technicians, are lovely and great to learn from! The workshops have all of the equipment needed to learn- it makes the experience so much better!”