Learn the trade and apply your skills to the design, installation and maintenance process of essential products and services.
Roofer
Roofers install tiles, slates, and other roofing products on all types of premises from household to industrial. Some roofers develop specialist skills in thatching to install, maintain and repair traditional roofs made of straw and reeds. Many roofers run their own roofing firms or work for larger contracting firms. Roofers have excellent knowledge of materials and building regulations and work alongside other contractors when delivering large construction projects.
Wall & Floor Tiling - Introduction
This is an introductory course for people who are new to Tiling and Slating. This is a part-time course which usually takes two-three months to complete. You will complete a City & Guilds Level 1 Award In Construction Skills (Wall and Floor Tiling) qualification during this course.
Plumbing with Wall & Floor Tiling - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment
This is a course for people who have either completed a Level 1 Tiling course or for people who already have some experience in the Trades. You can progress onto this course after completing the Jobs Growth Wales+ programme. This is a full-time course which usually takes one year to complete. You will complete a Level 2 City & Guilds Foundation in Construction and Building Services Engineering qualification during this course.
Level 3 Welsh Apprenticeship in Construction 2022
You can enrol onto this apprenticeship if you have five or more GCSEs or have some relevant experience within construction and the trades. You will need to apply for an apprenticeship opportunity with a local employer to access this framework, or ask your current employer to put you on an apprenticeship. You will complete a Level 3 Roof Slating and Tiling qualification through this apprenticeship. You may need to complete Essential Skills Wales (ESW) qualifications in English, Numeracy and Digital, if you do not have relevant GCSEs.
Jobs Growth Wales+ Engagement Strand
This is a flexible programme offered by Careers Wales that allows you to take the first step to becoming employed in the Trades. You will work towards objectives that you agree in an Individual Learning Plan. You can complete a range of work experience and training activities on the Engagement Strand. There is no minimum number of hours but you can complete up to 21 hours per week. You will be entitled to claim a training allowance of up to £30 per week for attending, depending on the number of hours you complete.
Jobs Growth Wales+ Advancement Strand
This is a flexible programme offered by Careers Wales that allows you to take the next step to becoming employed in the Trades after completing the Engagement Strand. You will work towards objectives that you agree in an Individual Learning Plan. You can complete a range of work experience and training activities on the Advancement Strand. You will need to complete between 16 and 30 hours per week. You will be entitled to claim a training allowance of up to £55 per week for attending, depending on the number of hours you complete.
Jobs Growth Wales+ Employment Strand
This is a flexible programme offered by Careers Wales that allows you to take the final step to becoming employed in the Trades after completing the Advancement Strand. You will work towards objectives that you agree in an Individual Learning Plan. You will complete a 6 month internship on the Employment Strand. You will need to complete between 16 and 30 hours per week. You will earn a salary paid at least at the National Minimum Wage (NMW).
Plumbing with Wall & Floor Tiling - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment
This is a course for people who have either completed a Level 1 Tiling course or for people who already have some experience in the Trades. You can progress onto this course after completing the Jobs Growth Wales+ programme. This is a full-time course which usually takes one year to complete. You will complete a Level 2 City & Guilds Foundation in Construction and Building Services Engineering qualification during this course.
Career Progression:
Qualified Roofers can gain accreditation through RoofCERT to demonstrate their credentials and be added to a registered of professionally competent Roofers. Roofers are required to constantly refresh their skill sets to work with new and emerging roofing and building technologies. If you gain experience as a Roofer within the Construction Industry, you could move into site management roles. You will need a Blue CSCS Card (Skilled Worker) to work on a construction site. As an experienced Roofer, you could start your own roofing contracting business with the help of Business Wales.
Smart Meter Installer
Smart Meter Installers work with energy and utility companies to fit, commission, test, and maintain new smart meter technologies. Smart Meter Installers are trained to work with both gas and electricity systems and perform their work during site visits to customer homes and commercial or industrial properties. There is a growing demand for Smart Meter Installers as Wales works towards becoming Net Zero by 2050.
Basic Home Electrics - Beginner
This is an introductory course for people who are new to Electrical Installation. This is a part-time course which usually takes two-three months to complete. You will complete a TH11CY002 Electrical Systems qualification during this course.
Electrical Installation with Plumbing - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment
This is a course for people who have either completed a Level 1 Electrical Installation or Plumbing course or for people who already have some experience in the Trades. You can progress onto this course after completing the Jobs Growth Wales+ programme. This is a full-time course which usually takes one year to complete. You will complete a Level 2 City & Guilds Foundation in Construction and Building Services Engineering qualification during this course.
Level 2 Smart Meter Installations (Dual Fuel)
An apprenticeship is a job where your employer supports you to learn new skills and gain qualifications whilst working. You will need to apply for an apprenticeship opportunity with a local employer to access this framework, or ask your current employer to put you on an apprenticeship. You will complete Level 2 Diploma in Smart Metering Dual Fuel qualification through this apprenticeship. You may need to complete Essential Skills Wales (ESW) qualifications in English, Numeracy and Digital, if you do not have relevant GCSEs.
Jobs Growth Wales+ Engagement Strand
This is a flexible programme offered by Careers Wales that allows you to take the first step to becoming employed in the Trades. You will work towards objectives that you agree in an Individual Learning Plan. You can complete a range of work experience and training activities on the Engagement Strand. There is no minimum number of hours but you can complete up to 21 hours per week. You will be entitled to claim a training allowance of up to £30 per week for attending, depending on the number of hours you complete.
Jobs Growth Wales+ Advancement Strand
This is a flexible programme offered by Careers Wales that allows you to take the next step to becoming employed in the Trades after completing the Engagement Strand. You will work towards objectives that you agree in an Individual Learning Plan. You can complete a range of work experience and training activities on the Advancement Strand. You will need to complete between 16 and 30 hours per week. You will be entitled to claim a training allowance of up to £55 per week for attending, depending on the number of hours you complete.
Jobs Growth Wales+ Employment Strand
This is a flexible programme offered by Careers Wales that allows you to take the final step to becoming employed in the Trades after completing the Advancement Strand. You will work towards objectives that you agree in an Individual Learning Plan. You will complete a 6 month internship on the Employment Strand. You will need to complete between 16 and 30 hours per week. You will earn a salary paid at least at the National Minimum Wage (NMW).
Electrical Installation with Plumbing - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment
This is a course for people who have either completed a Level 1 Electrical Installation or Plumbing course or for people who already have some experience in the Trades. You can progress onto this course after completing the Jobs Growth Wales+ programme. This is a full-time course which usually takes one year to complete. You will complete a Level 2 City & Guilds Foundation in Construction and Building Services Engineering qualification during this course.
Career Progression:
Smart Meter Installation is a great first step into the Trade. After gaining experience as a Smart Meter Installer you could upskill to become an Electrician or Plumber by attending college or completing an apprenticeship with an employer. Alternatively, Smart Meter Installers working for large utility firms could progress into customer service or team management roles
Plumber
Plumbers install, service, and maintain plumbing systems including baths and pools, pipework, drains, radiators, and heating systems. Many plumbers run their own plumbing firms or work for larger contracting firms. Large organisations and facilities companies employ plumbers to keep on top of daily maintenance and installation work. Plumbers keep up to date with the latest plumbing and heating technologies. There is a growing demand for plumbers to upskill to work with new sustainable technologies such as hydrogen boilers, heat pumps, and smart meters.
Introduction to Building Services (Plumbing and Electrical)
This is an introductory course for people who are new to Plumbing. This is a part-time course which usually takes six months to complete. You will complete a City & Guilds Level 1 Award In Construction Skills qualification during this course.
Plumbing with Electrical Installation - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment
This is a course for people who have either completed a Level 1 Plumbing course or for people who already have some experience in the Trades. You can progress onto this course after completing the Jobs Growth Wales+ programme. This is a full-time course which usually takes one year to complete. You will complete a Level 2 City & Guilds Foundation in Construction and Building Services Engineering qualification during this course.
Level 3 Plumbing and Heating
You can enrol onto this apprenticeship if you have five or more GCSEs or have completed a Level 2 Plumbing course. You will need to apply for an apprenticeship opportunity with a local employer to access this framework, or ask your current employer to put you on an apprenticeship. You will complete a Level 3 Plumbing qualification through this apprenticeship. You may need to complete Essential Skills Wales (ESW) qualifications in English, Numeracy and Digital, if you do not have relevant GCSEs.
Jobs Growth Wales+ Engagement Strand
This is a flexible programme offered by Careers Wales that allows you to take the first step to becoming employed in the Trades. You will work towards objectives that you agree in an Individual Learning Plan. You can complete a range of work experience and training activities on the Engagement Strand. There is no minimum number of hours but you can complete up to 21 hours per week. You will be entitled to claim a training allowance of up to £30 per week for attending, depending on the number of hours you complete.
Jobs Growth Wales+ Advancement Strand
This is a flexible programme offered by Careers Wales that allows you to take the next step to becoming employed in the Trades after completing the Engagement Strand. You will work towards objectives that you agree in an Individual Learning Plan. You can complete a range of work experience and training activities on the Advancement Strand. You will need to complete between 16 and 30 hours per week. You will be entitled to claim a training allowance of up to £55 per week for attending, depending on the number of hours you complete.
Jobs Growth Wales+ Employment Strand
This is a flexible programme offered by Careers Wales that allows you to take the final step to becoming employed in the Trades after completing the Advancement Strand. You will work towards objectives that you agree in an Individual Learning Plan. You will complete a 6 month internship on the Employment Strand. You will need to complete between 16 and 30 hours per week. You will earn a salary paid at least at the National Minimum Wage (NMW).
Plumbing with Electrical Installation - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment
This is a course for people who have either completed a Level 1 Plumbing course or for people who already have some experience in the Trades. You can progress onto this course after completing the Jobs Growth Wales+ programme. This is a full-time course which usually takes one year to complete. You will complete a Level 2 City & Guilds Foundation in Construction and Building Services Engineering qualification during this course.
Career Progression:
Practicing plumbers who work with gas (Level 3 qualified) are required to apply to join the Gas Safety Register. Plumbers are required to constantly refresh their skill sets to work with new and emerging plumbing and building technologies. If you gain experience as a Plumber within the Construction Industry, you could move into site management roles. You will need a Blue CSCS Card (Skilled Worker) to work on a construction site. As an experienced Plumber, you could start your own plumbing contracting business with the help of Business Wales.
Carpenter
Carpenters work with wood to create components and structures for buildings. Carpenters may work on-site alongside other contractors, or they may create more complex structures off-site which are then transported for installation. Some carpenters specialise in developing, installing, and removing wood structures for film sets, theatres, and other projects within the creative industries. Carpenters have excellent crafts skills, and proficient with a range of tools and can perform geometric calculations.
Carpentry - Do It Yourself
This is an introductory course for people who are new to Carpentry. This is a part-time course which usually takes three months to complete. You will complete a City & Guilds Level 1 Award In Construction Skills qualification during this course.
Carpentry and Painting & Decorating - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment
This is a course for people who have either completed a Level 1 Carpentry course or for people who already have some experience in the Trades. You can progress onto this course after completing the Jobs Growth Wales+ programme. This is a full-time course which usually takes one year to complete. You will complete a Level 2 City & Guilds Foundation in Construction and Building Services Engineering qualification during this course.
Level 3 Welsh Apprenticeship in Construction 2022
You can enrol onto this apprenticeship if you have five or more GCSEs, have completed a Level 2 Carpentry course or have relevant experience of carpentry. You will need to apply for an apprenticeship opportunity with a local employer to access this framework, or ask your current employer to put you on an apprenticeship. You will complete a Level 3 Site Carpentry and a Level 2 Core in Construction and Building Services Engineering through this apprenticeship. You may need to complete Essential Skills Wales (ESW) qualifications in English, Numeracy and Digital, if you do not have relevant GCSEs.
Jobs Growth Wales+ Engagement Strand
This is a flexible programme offered by Careers Wales that allows you to take the first step to becoming employed in the Trades. You will work towards objectives that you agree in an Individual Learning Plan. You can complete a range of work experience and training activities on the Engagement Strand. There is no minimum number of hours but you can complete up to 21 hours per week. You will be entitled to claim a training allowance of up to £30 per week for attending, depending on the number of hours you complete.
Jobs Growth Wales+ Advancement Strand
This is a flexible programme offered by Careers Wales that allows you to take the next step to becoming employed in the Trades after completing the Engagement Strand. You will work towards objectives that you agree in an Individual Learning Plan. You can complete a range of work experience and training activities on the Advancement Strand. You will need to complete between 16 and 30 hours per week. You will be entitled to claim a training allowance of up to £55 per week for attending, depending on the number of hours you complete.
Jobs Growth Wales+ Employment Strand
This is a flexible programme offered by Careers Wales that allows you to take the final step to becoming employed in the Trades after completing the Advancement Strand. You will work towards objectives that you agree in an Individual Learning Plan. You will complete a 6 month internship on the Employment Strand. You will need to complete between 16 and 30 hours per week. You will earn a salary paid at least at the National Minimum Wage (NMW).
Carpentry and Painting & Decorating - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment
This is a course for people who have either completed a Level 1 Carpentry course or for people who already have some experience in the Trades. You can progress onto this course after completing the Jobs Growth Wales+ programme. This is a full-time course which usually takes one year to complete. You will complete a Level 2 City & Guilds Foundation in Construction and Building Services Engineering qualification during this course.
Career Progression:
Carpenters are required to constantly refresh their skill sets to work with new and emerging carpentry and building technologies. Carpenters are often multiskilled and can carry out a secondary trade such as tiling, floor laying, or painting and decorating. You will need at least a Blue CSCS Card (Skilled Worker) to work on a construction site. As an experienced Carpenter, you could start your own carpentry contracting business with the help of Business Wales.
Electrician
Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in industrial, commercial, and home environments in line with laws and regulations to ensure they are operated safely. Many electricians run their own electrical firms or work for larger contracting firms. Large organisations and facilities companies employ electricians to keep on top of daily maintenance and installation work. There is a large demand for electricians in the renewable industries, to install smart meters, solar panels, wind turbines, and other renewable sources.
Basic Home Electrics - Beginner
This is an introductory course for people who are new to Electrical Installation. This is a part-time course which usually takes two-three months to complete. You will complete a TH11CY002 Electrical Systems qualification during this course.
Electrotechnical with Plumbing - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment
This is a course for people who have either completed a Level 1 Electrical Installation Course or for people who already have some experience in the Trades. You can progress onto this course after completing the Jobs Growth Wales+ programme. This is a full-time course which usually takes one year to complete. You will complete a Level 2 City & Guilds Foundation in Construction and Building Services Engineering qualification during this course.
Level 3 Electrotechnical
You can enrol onto this apprenticeship if you have five or more GCSEs or have completed a Level 2 Electrical Installation course. You will need to apply for an apprenticeship opportunity with a local employer to access this framework, or ask your current employer to put you on an apprenticeship. You will complete a Level 3 Electrotechnical Installation and a Level 2 Core in Construction and Building Services Engineering through this apprenticeship. You may need to complete Essential Skills Wales (ESW) qualifications in English, Numeracy and Digital, if you do not have relevant GCSEs.
Level 3 Electrotechnical
You can enrol onto this apprenticeship if you have five or more GCSEs or have completed a Level 2 Electrical Installation course. You will need to apply for an apprenticeship opportunity with a local employer to access this framework, or ask your current employer to put you on an apprenticeship. You will complete a Level 3 Electrotechnical Installation and a Level 2 Core in Construction and Building Services Engineering through this apprenticeship. You may need to complete Essential Skills Wales (ESW) qualifications in English, Numeracy and Digital, if you do not have relevant GCSEs.
Jobs Growth Wales+ Engagement Strand
This is a flexible programme offered by Careers Wales that allows you to take the first step to becoming employed in the Trades. You will work towards objectives that you agree in an Individual Learning Plan. You can complete a range of work experience and training activities on the Engagement Strand. There is no minimum number of hours but you can complete up to 21 hours per week. You will be entitled to claim a training allowance of up to £30 per week for attending, depending on the number of hours you complete.
Jobs Growth Wales+ Advancement Strand
This is a flexible programme offered by Careers Wales that allows you to take the next step to becoming employed in the Trades after completing the Engagement Strand. You will work towards objectives that you agree in an Individual Learning Plan. You can complete a range of work experience and training activities on the Advancement Strand. You will need to complete between 16 and 30 hours per week. You will be entitled to claim a training allowance of up to £55 per week for attending, depending on the number of hours you complete.
Jobs Growth Wales+ Employment Strand
This is a flexible programme offered by Careers Wales that allows you to take the final step to becoming employed in the Trades after completing the Advancement Strand. You will work towards objectives that you agree in an Individual Learning Plan. You will complete a 6 month internship on the Employment Strand. You will need to complete between 16 and 30 hours per week. You will earn a salary paid at least at the National Minimum Wage (NMW).
Electrotechnical with Plumbing - Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment
This is a course for people who have either completed a Level 1 Electrical Installation Course or for people who already have some experience in the Trades. You can progress onto this course after completing the Jobs Growth Wales+ programme. This is a full-time course which usually takes one year to complete. You will complete a Level 2 City & Guilds Foundation in Construction and Building Services Engineering qualification during this course.
Level 3 Electrotechnical
You can enrol onto this apprenticeship if you have five or more GCSEs or have completed a Level 2 Electrical Installation course. You will need to apply for an apprenticeship opportunity with a local employer to access this framework, or ask your current employer to put you on an apprenticeship. You will complete a Level 3 Electrotechnical Installation and a Level 2 Core in Construction and Building Services Engineering through this apprenticeship. You may need to complete Essential Skills Wales (ESW) qualifications in English, Numeracy and Digital, if you do not have relevant GCSEs.
Career Progression:
Practicing electricians are normally registered with the Joint Industry Board (JIB) and have an Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) Site Technician card. Domestic Electricians are required to achieve Part P registration before carrying out work in people's homes. Electricians are required to constantly refresh their skill sets to work with new and emerging electrical and building technologies. If you gain experience as an Electrician within the Construction Industry, you could move into site management roles. You will need a Blue CSCS Card (Skilled Worker) to work on a construction site. As an experienced Electrician, you could start your own electrical contracting business with the help of Business Wales.