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Study Construction courses at Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion

Are you a practical person, looking for a course with plenty of hands-on learning opportunities? Would you enjoy a career where you can see the results of your hard work each day? Whether you’re looking to learn a trade, aspiring to be a site manager or dream of starting your own business, then studying a construction course at Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion is a great place to lay the groundwork.

There are a variety of vocational courses and construction apprenticeships available, along with an extensive range of industry specific short courses, so you can choose a path that best suits your interests.

When you study a construction course with us, you’ll have access to a spacious, modern learning environment, with industry standard tools and facilities. You’ll be guided by teaching staff who have a wealth of experience in the industry and are dedicated to bringing out your full potential. Classroom learning is combined with hands-on experience to ensure that you’ll not only understand the theoretical aspects but also gain valuable practical skills that directly apply to real-world scenarios.

So if you’re ready for a rewarding career, full of diverse opportunities and potential for growth, come and visit our facilities at an open day, complete an application form and let us help you build a solid foundation for your future.

Why study Construction with us?

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The college has won awards for our learning outcomes, employer engagement and innovative programmes. We also encourage our learners to compete in skills competitions where our representatives often bring home medals.
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Student Success rates - Coleg Sir Gâr is in the top quartile of high performing Built Environment curriculum areas in Wales.
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Community Connections - We have collaborative partnerships with employers, local authorities, suppliers and manufacturers to deliver highly successful training projects and initiatives for industry and the wider community.

Past Students

We offer a variety of Carpentry courses at Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion. Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance your craft, our hands-on training covers everything from basic woodworking and tool use to advanced joinery and site carpentry techniques.

a group of students practicing site carpentry in a workshop

We offer a variety of Bricklaying courses at Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion. Whether you're new to the trade or looking to develop your expertise, our practical training covers everything from basic blockwork and bricklaying techniques to more advanced skills in structural and decorative brickwork.

Student laying bricks in workshop

We offer a variety of Plumbing courses at Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion. Whether you’re starting out or looking to enhance your skills, our hands-on training covers everything from basic pipework and plumbing systems to more advanced techniques in heating, drainage, and maintenance.

Plumbing student practicing with white plastic pipes

We offer a variety of Electrical Installation courses at Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion. Whether you’re beginning your journey or looking to advance your skills, our practical training covers everything from the fundamentals of electrical systems to more advanced installation, testing, and fault-finding techniques.

A student wires an electrical box.

We offer a variety of Plastering courses at Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion. Whether you’re new to the trade or looking to build on existing experience, our hands-on training covers everything from basic plastering techniques to advanced skills in solid and fibrous plasterwork.

Student plastering wall

We offer a variety of Painting and Decorating courses at Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion. Whether you're just starting out or aiming to refine your skills, our practical training covers everything from basic surface preparation and paint application to advanced decorative finishes and wallpapering techniques.

Student painting wall
Two students practicing roofing skills in a workshop.

Past students have gone on to…

  1. Run their own business within the sector and give back by offering placements to apprentices.
  2. Gain professional roles within the industry as project managers, surveyors and technicians.
  3. Further study progressing to both Further Education and Degree level study at university as well as securing apprenticeships within industry related trades.