North Notts College Courses Construction Pathways to Joinery

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Campus: Rotherham College
Code: R07SP02
Level: 1
Type: Courses (16 - 18)

Pathways to Joinery

“I really enjoy the hands-on learning that the Joinery course offers. This course, and the great teachers help me develop the skills that I will need for a career as a Joiner.”

Josh Betts Level 1 - Certificate in Construction Skills

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We make every effort to ensure information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2025-26. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.

Start an exciting career in Construction

The construction sector is ideal for those who like working outside, enjoy working practically and use their initiative to get things done.

Pathways to Joinery

Bricklayer

Average salary - £17,000 to £40,000*

Bricklayers build houses, repair walls and chimneys and refurbish decorative stonework. They also work on restoration projects.

Day to day tasks:

Measure work areas and set out the first rows of bricks or blocks, mix mortar by hand or with a mechanical mixer, use a trowel to lay bricks and mortar, shape and trim bricks using hammers, chisels and power tools, check that rows are straight using a spirit level, laser level or plumb line.*

Working environments:

You could work on a construction site. Your working environment may be physically demanding, outdoors in all weathers, at height and you’ll travel often. You may need to wear protective clothing.*

*Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

Construction Manager

Average salary - £27,000 to £65,000*

Construction managers organise building projects to make sure they're completed safely, within budget and on time.

Day to day tasks:

Review plans with architects, surveyors and engineers, hire staff and make sure the site has the materials it needs, organise work schedules, monitor building progress and costs, check the quality of the work your team has done, report progress to clients, partners and local communities, maintain and promote health and safety.*

Working environments:

You could work on a construction site or at a client’s business. Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers, at height and you may spend nights away from home. You may need to wear protective clothing.*

*Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the construction sector include**:

Management | Communication | Planning | Leadership | Detail Orientated

**Information from EMSI 2024

What our students say

“I really enjoy the hands-on learning that the Joinery course offers. This course, and the great teachers help me develop the skills that I will need for a career as a Joiner.”

Josh Betts Level 1 - Certificate in Construction Skills

“I chose to go to North Notts College, because I want to get a job as a Joiner and the skills and techniques we learn on the course are really useful and will come in handy in the future.”

Leighton Wilson Level 1 - Certificate in Construction Skills

“I really enjoy coming into College, because I get to socialise with people who have common interests.”

Callum Cuthill Level 1 - Certificate in Construction Skills

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