Supervising in Construction
Construction supervisors are responsible for overseeing and co-ordinating a wide variety of tasks on a construction project, including budgeting, scheduling, quality, safety, and compliance. They also need to communicate effectively with stakeholders, such as clients, contractors, engineers, architects, and workers. These targeted short courses are designed to be completed typically in just one day. * […]
Environmental Technologies
This qualification is aimed at individuals who require, or wish to develop, a basic knowledge and understanding of fundamental working principles, potential to install, and regulatory requirements for micro-renewable and water conservation technologies.
Domestic Heating & Plumbing (Environmental) Apprenticeship
Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technicians plan, select, install, service, commission and maintain all aspects of plumbing and heating systems. Due to the nature of the industry, it is common for plumbing and domestic heating technicians to find themselves working both inside and outside of properties. Associated work also requires plumbing and heating technicians to be […]
Retrofit Award
Retrofit Advisors will play a key role as the UK reduces its carbon emissions by improving energy efficiency and retrofitting many of the country’s 27 million homes. Retrofit Advisors work in a range of organisations such as housing associations, local authorities, energy and utility companies and specialist retrofit companies, it is the responsibility of a […]
Principles of Alternative Energy
Governments around the world have recognised the importance of tackling energy consumption in the built environment and have instituted legislation to address these issues. New technologies that harness solar, wind and hydro energy are now established systems for generating power and heat. Along with other innovations, such as heat pumps and biofuel, these sustainable energy […]
Digital Applications for Construction Information
Central to construction information is the production of construction drawings, most other forms of construction information will rely, to a greater or lesser degree, on reference to construction drawings. Therefore, the production of accurate and clearly defined construction drawings is a critical part of the overall construction information package. To achieve this, digital applications play […]
Building Information Modelling
Put simply, Building Information Modelling (BIM) looks to ensure that better information is created, shared and kept secure so that the design, construction, occupation and maintenance of our built assets can be more efficiently managed. The aim of this unit is to give students the background knowledge and understanding of Building Information Modelling in the […]
Construction Management Workshops
With 11 workshops to choose from, this rolling course, delivered at Shrewsbury College, offer topics that cover a variety of scenarios facing the new or aspiring manager. Choose from: One day workshops Developing yourself as a team leader Planning and monitoring work in construction Understanding, organising and delegating in construction Understanding the induction and onboarding […]
NVQ in Insulation and Building Treatments
This NVQ course is aimed at experienced insulation workers, working in the construction industry, offering the opportunity for sole traders and employees to validate their skills and experience. Offering both internal wall insulation and external wall insulation of domestic buildings and commercial properties, the College deliver this NVQ through the Onsite Assessment and Training (OSAT) […]
Upskilling in Offsite Construction
This bespoke course aims to address the skills needed to create a multiskilled workforce. Working with each individual organisation, we design a programme of trade training to suit your specific production requirements, delivering practical workshops at your site on a rotational basis.
