School Leavers Course and Career Guide 2017/18

CONSTRUCTION.
Construction
“ I was going to stay
at sixth form but I
wanted something more
hands-on, so this
bricklaying course
was ideal.
”
Chris Wilson
Apprentice Bricklayer
Persimmon Homes
OUR
EMPLOYMENT
EDGE.
It’s a mix of high quality
education and the real
world skills employers
look for.
SAY HELLO
& HAVE A GO.
Come along to one
of our taster events.
See page 103
for details.
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You’ll work on commercial
projects, set by employers.
We offer excellent work
placement opportunities.
We have a dedicated team of
independent careers advisers.
Employers such as Mears and
Persimmon look for their next
apprentices amongst our students.
You will study in industry standard
facilities which include a number
of workshops, roofing stations
and real house builds. See page
20 for more information.
You'll be in a great position to secure
an apprenticeship when vacancies
arise with our employer partners.
We are the only college that is
part of the Plan BEE programme
- a practical route to a career
in architecture that has been
developed by Ryder Architecture
and powerful partners from the
construction industry.
Our partners
91%
of Construction students
have gone into work or
higher level training.
Visit www.joinplanbee.com for
more information.
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