construction
Courses
Your Construction courses development will take place in purpose-built, realistic working environments. You will have the experience and skills of first-class tradespeople to draw from, enabling you to develop and be ready to enter the construction industry qualified and confident.
realistic, simulated working environments
There are acute shortages in skilled tradespeople both locally and nationally. With hard work and dedication you can gain skills, security, satisfaction and ensure a stable future with qualifications in craft and trade areas.
On our Construction courses you will learn essential industry skills within the Gwenvor building and the Seaton building, the centre for construction and engineering. Purpose-built learning spaces provide the resources to develop the knowledge needed for a successful career. Once your full-time studies are complete, you can progress into employment within the construction industry.
Click above to watch our film about studying Construction at Truro and Penwith College and the career and university opportunities available to you.
Undertaking one of our construction courses will help you develop the skills and experience to access employment in a well paid trade area locally, nationally or internationally.
Steve Piff - Deputy Team Leader
practical learning
As either an Apprentice or a Diploma student, you’ll have the opportunity to learn in our realistic, simulated working environments, where you can perfect your skills in a supportive, practical space. Our tutors have a wealth of professional experience to draw from, teaching you the latest techniques with the latest equipment.
employability
To prepare you for employment, we’ll also work on your broader employability skills, such as communication, organisation and teamwork, including an optional Functional Skills course.
Apprenticeships
Working with companies across Cornwall, we offer a variety of Apprenticeship opportunities. Get educated, qualified and paid at the same time by working in fields such as carpentry, bricklaying and general repair and maintenance.
Qualifications are industry-led
Purpose-built learning spaces provide the resources to develop the knowledge needed for a successful career. With hard work and dedication, you can gain skills, security, satisfaction and a stable future with qualifications in craft and trade areas.
Go further with a future in construction trades. You will learn essential industry skills within our dedicated new construction centres.
£1.7m
Our brand-new £1.7 million Construction Skills Hub development will upgrade teaching spaces to increase capacity further and create a future-proof, state-of-the-art facility to meet the current and future needs of Cornwall's Construction industry.
renew
Our Renewables Skills Centre ensures future-focussed renewable, retrofit and sustainable practises are embedded in the curriculum.
workshops
Benefit from constantly improving teaching facilities with modern, well-equiped workshops and highly professional machinery including state-of-the-art surveying and geospatial equipment.
Expert
Team members are industry experts within their trades who have all come from industry with the highest levels of trade experience, skills, and qualifications. Our continued commitment to lifelong learning ensures staff are training in the latest industry standards.
Thanks to doing my T Level at the College, I’ve been able to become what I wanted to be, which is an architectural technician.
Kynan, T Level Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning
Select a pathway
BTEC First Certificate in Construction and the Built Environment
C&G Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying
C&G Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry
T Level Design, Surveying and Planning
C&G Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry
City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Construction Skills (Plastering)
C&G Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry & Joinery
C&G Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying
C&G Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Painting & Decorating
C&G Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery
BTEC First Certificate in Construction and the Built Environment
C&G Level 3 Diploma in Bench Joinery
C&G Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating
C&G Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry
C&G Level 1 Diploma in Plastering
C&G Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery
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City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Construction Skills (Plastering)
City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Construction Skills (Bricklaying)
City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Construction Skills (Carpentry & Joinery)
FAQs
To apply for a construction course at Truro and Penwith College, visit the course page on our official college website and complete your application online.
Entry requirements for construction programs vary. Check the specific course details on the college website or prospectus or contact the admissions office for the most accurate and up-to-date information on entry requirements.
Graduates from construction programs at Truro and Penwith College can pursue diverse career paths, including roles in Site Management, Surveying, Property Development, Architecture, Craft Masonry and more. The field offers a wide range of opportunities in various industries. Visit the Career Zone or truro-penwith.ac.uk/career-zone to find out more.
You will learn essential industry skills within our dedicated construction centres and benefit from constantly improving teaching facilities with well-equipped workshops and highly professional machinery including state-of-the-art surveying and geospatial equipment.
Yes, prospective students can speak to the construction department at an open event which are free to attend and take place throughout the year. Visit truro-penwith.ac.uk/events to see the latest event details. Alternatively, you can contact the academic advisors in the construction department at Truro and Penwith College. Check the college website for contact details or reach out to the admissions office, and they will guide you on how to connect with the relevant academic advisors for more information.
We strongly recommend making an application for your chosen course as soon as you can when you are in your final year of school. After you have submitted your application, you will be invited to attend an interview where you can make amendments to your application if need be.
