Routes into construction and engineering

The construction, engineering and retrofit sectors offer a range of career opportunities, from entry-level roles to skilled trades and specialist green skills jobs.

Our training programmes help learners gain the skills, knowledge and qualifications they need to move into work or progress their careers.

Experienced training providers deliver the programmes and combine practical industry training with employability support and recognised qualifications.

Runway Training

Face-to-face construction training designed to help learners enter the industry or develop existing skills.

Courses include CSCS card training, industry-recognised qualifications, management training and workplace wellbeing awareness.

Level: Up to Level 2

Duration: Between 1 and 4 weeks - based on your chosen course

Location and style: Face-to-face classroom delivery

Partner: Runway Training

Email: adultskills@runwaytraining.co.uk

Unyte Academy

Face-to-face and blended learning opportunities designed to help learners start or progress a career in construction, retrofit and green skills.

Courses include introductory training, retrofit and energy efficiency programmes, and vocational qualifications for those already working in the industry.

Level: Up to Level 2

Duration: Between 2 and 6 months - based on your chosen course

Location and style: Face-to-face and blended learning options available, including classroom, online and workplace assessment delivery

Website: Unyte Academy

Email: academy@unyte.co.uk

What next?

Successful completion of a digital sector qualification can support progression to:

  • higher-skilled employment within digital, data and cyber security roles
  • Skills Bootcamps
  • Apprenticeships
  • Level 4 and higher digital and technology programmes
  • career development opportunities
  • specialist training in data analytics, programming and cyber security