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.

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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.

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.

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Preparing you for the Green Economy

Our construction courses equip you with the skills, experience, and knowledge essential for thriving in future-focused careers within the rapidly growing green economy.

Thanks to our significant investments in cutting-edge retrofit and green technologies, you will develop the technical expertise needed to play a vital role in achieving the UK’s and Liverpool City Region’s net-zero targets.

Air Source Heat Pump

Learn about energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, including installation, maintenance, and their role in reducing carbon emission.

Biomass Boiler

Gain practical experience with renewable heating systems that use organic materials as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.

Photovoltaic (PV) Systems

Explore solar energy conversion and storage, including off-grid systems that replicate real-world renewable energy solutions.

Microgeneration Wind Turbines

Understand the principles of harnessing wind energy, from design and maintenance to operational efficiency.

Where are they now?

Emma Oakes

Electrical apprentice with The Sovini Group.

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Joe Baxendale

Apprentice Carpenter with Bellway Homes.

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Construction Facilities

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 HMRC.

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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