Qualifications
There are apprenticeships in almost every different area of the building and construction industry. Which apprenticeship is right for you will depend on your interests, your experience and the opportunities in your area.
Apprenticeships are "competency based". It's all about demonstrating you have the ability (both in terms of knowledge and skill) to complete a task - you are seen to be competent and can work towards becoming qualified. It means that apprenticeships take no more or no less time than it takes for you to show that you can demonstrate your skill.
If an apprenticeship in the building and construction industry sounds like the right choice for you check out the different qualifications in this section of our site for more information or contact your local BCITO office on 0800 422 486.
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The National Certificate in Carpentry covers the wide range of skills needed to work in the building and construction sector. | Four national certificates make up the suite of qualifications available in the cement and concrete sector including site work, pre cast concrete, ready mixed concrete and placing and finishing. | The National Certificate in Floor and Wall Tiling (Level 4) is a trades-level qualification and those that achieve it become fully competent, skilled trades people. | This qualification covers general building and construction skills as well as industry specific frame and truss trade skills and knowledge. |
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Qualify in plaster board fixing and finishing, fibrous plaster manufacture and installation, suspended ceiling and interior partition installation, and fibre cement linings and installation. | This qualification will teach you how to apply exterior cladding to manufacturer's specifications - giving you valuable skills in the building and construction sector. | This qualification covers general building and construction skills as well as industry specific solid plastering trade skills and knowledge. | RCC is for people currently working in the building industry who do not hold a formal qualification to demonstrate that they have the knowledge and practical skills to gain the National Certificate qualification. |