17 Construction Engineering Course Programs

Introduction to Construction Materials and Calorimetry course will teach you about characterization techniques and how to investigate material failures in construction. The other part of this course is about calorimetry, which is the process of measuring the amount of heat released or absorbed during a chemical reaction. By knowing the change in heat, it can be determined whether or not a reaction is exothermic (releases heat) or endothermic (absorbs heat).

Construction Engineering Technicians work in the construction industry with contractors, government agencies and engineers on a wide range of building construction projects. Learn how to integrate science and engineering concepts with construction management skills to develop a career in building construction management, design and inspection.

AVTEC is proud to offer the new training suite, Building Maintenance and Construction. These short, intensive courses will support the facilities maintenance and construction industries.

This is a Level 1 Construction study programme and you will be able to demonstrate to employers that you have what it takes to get started in the construction industry. You will gain all the instruction, experience and confidence you need to develop your practical skills and progress within the construction industry.

Study a Construction and Plumbing Apprenticeship in London and gain a comprehensive qualification in both theory and practice, all while working in the construction industry. Construction is one of the biggest industries in the UK, covering bricklaying, carpentry, joinery, painting and decorating, electrical installation, plumbing, and other building services. We work with employers to create custom-designed, work-based construction and plumbing apprenticeship programmes, that will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to carve out a career in the Construction industry.

These qualifications are for those wishing to gain some understanding and some practical experience of the variety of trades in the Construction industry. This course will offer you an excellent foundation in a variety of general construction subjects, such as carpentry and joinery, plumbing, electrical and brickwork. You will cover the theory behind trades as well as practical skills. Following successful completion of the course and subject to entry requirements, you should be able to progress and specialise in the trade of your choice on a course at a higher level.

Considering a career in construction? The industry needs you. Britain is expected to require hundreds of thousands of new construction workers in the next few years, with the UK Government funding major regeneration projects nationwide and pledging to build 300,000 new homes each year. If you are thinking of pursuing a pathway into the world of building, design and surveying, our Level 2 Construction and the Built Environment course will provide you with a broad foundation of the key skills and knowledge you will need for your future in this field.

Purposely designed to develop further skills and knowledge of the construction industry, this course is based in our modern purpose-built facilities and is supported by the knowledge of our industry experienced lecturing team. The course uses a mixture of practical and theory sessions plus online tests and practical assessments, designed to cover a diverse range of topics reflecting the local industry requirements.

This course is suitable for anyone who wants to progress on to a career in the technical professional section of construction. This T Level course is designed to support you to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed for the construction sector. Designed by key employers, T Levels are a brand new two year programme choice for school leavers, which ensure you have the skills and knowledge businesses want and prepares you for work, apprenticeships and higher education.

Do you want to learn a practical trade? Thinking of training to be a builder, plumber, carpenter, electrician or similar occupations, but not sure where to start or which career is right for you? Our Construction Multi-Skills course offers you the ideal introduction to a broad range of different trades and sectors, arming you with a great foundation of technical skills and knowledge while keeping your options wide option for a future specialism. Our construction multi-trades course enables you to learn everything from brickwork, carpentry and joinery, plastering, painting and decorating to electrical installation and plumbing, giving you valuable training and insight into which area you may want to pursue further for your career.

Construction is a vital industry encompassing a huge range of roles, from architects and planners to engineers and management personnel. Britain is in great need of new talent in this field too, with hundreds of thousands of new workers expected to be required within the next few years to support multi-billion-pound regeneration and major home-building projects nationwide. If you want to help drive the sustainable future of the sector, our Level 3 Construction and the Built Environment course will equip you with the essential tools to start building your career.

Have you got a passion for laying bricks and working in construction? Want to turn this passion into a full-time career? The UK construction industry needs skilled new workers to support major development and regeneration projects throughout the country. By studying our Bricklaying Level 2 course, you will gain the foundation of skills and knowledge for future work within this sector. To support your practical training, you will study in state-of-the-art facilities at our purpose-built Sustainable Construction Skills Centre on campus.

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Groundworkers are the first trade onto a construction and civil engineering site and they work closely with supervisors and engineers in interpreting design specifications to prepare the site ready for the structural building works to take place. The apprenticeship will cover a wide range of knowledge, skills and behaviours all of which will assist the student in their day to day work duties.

Bricklaying is a vital part of the world of construction – and a varied one too. From basic walls and house building to major developments or even helping to preserve old and historic buildings, bricklayers work on a huge range of projects serving all different kinds of purposes. If you want to break into this field, our Brickwork Level 1 course will give you the grounding to start your career and help meet the urgent need for thousands of new construction workers in the UK and beyond. Our Level 1 Bricklaying course is hands-on and will enable you to develop practical skills for creating and maintaining everything from walls, chimneys and fireplaces to floors, roofs, foundations and other structures.