Construction Trades and the Built Environment
Do you want to learn a trade that could lead to a successful career in the construction industry? Are you a practical person who would prefer hands-on work to a desk job? Studying our construction courses will give you the skills and qualifications that you need.
Where will your story take you?
From learning new skills, to building the knowledge you need to get set for your future. Wherever your story takes you next, at Hugh Baird College, we can help get you there.
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Career Opportunities
2.9 million people are employed in the UK in the construction sector – that’s around 10% of all jobs in the country. What does this mean for you? A significant amount of career opportunities.

Centre of Industry Excellence
Studying a Construction Trades and the Built Environment course at Hugh Baird College means that you will be developing your skills and knowledge in one of our Centres of Industry Excellence.
Paving the Way for Women in Construction: Pippi's Story
Join Pippi Bailey as she shares her unique experience as a woman in the construction industry and her journey at Hugh Baird College.
Carpentry and Joinery learners' work experience at HPBC Housing
Carpentry and Joinery learners have been undertaking work experience at the Housing People, Building Communities (HPBC) development on Kingsley Road in Liverpool. As part of their Study Programme, our learners undertake valuable work experience with relevant employers.
Construction Facilities

Brickwork workshop

Carpentry & Joinery workshop

Painting & Decorating workshop

Plumbing workshop

Wall and Floor Tiling workshop

Welding workshop

Electrical workshop
Employers we work with

Scholarship Programmes
As a Level 2 or Level 3 student in this subject area, you will have the opportunity to undertake a Scholarship with our industry partners; Peel Ports, Denholm Logistics Group and Cadent Gas.
These Scholarship Programmes have been designed to help to set you up for your future career and give you a taste of an exciting sector of our local and national economy.
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