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Routes into the industry
There are a huge variety
of training programmes in the construction industry. But whatever you
choose to do first is not necessarily what you’ll do for the rest of
your life. Because there’s such a variety of jobs, training and
qualifications, there will always be many different opportunities.
So once you’ve got your job, you can start developing your career.
There are three main
routes into the industry:
1. Craft
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Most people train and
gain qualifications as they work, although there are other kinds of
training schemes. To enter the industry in a craft occupation, you
will need a good basic education, Maths and English would be good.
Craft trainees will develop skills using their hands and specialist
equipment whilst learning about construction materials and
production methods. They will also have the chance to do
qualifications that can take them into technical, supervisory or
management occupations, possibly running their own business. |
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2. Technical
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To train in a technical
occupation you'll need four good GCSE passes (or in Scotland, 4 good
standard grades), A levels (Scottish Highers) or an equivalent
vocational qualification. There are two main options: either you can
work and go to college part-time or you can get full-time college
qualifications before joining the industry. You will have the
opportunity to complete further vocational and professional
qualifications and move to supervisory or management roles. |
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3. Graduate / Supervisory & Management
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People with a foundation
degree or degree, in a subject such as civil engineering, structural
engineering and construction management, can expect a high level of
responsibility when they enter the industry. Entrants with a
non-construction related degree may also have the opportunity to
learn about the industry and become a qualified member of the
construction team. Graduates will be trained for highly specialised
or management positions and will have the opportunity to gain
professional qualifications such as chartered status. |
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For further information on the different
routes into construction and the careers
available please visit
bconstructive.co.uk
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