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.
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 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.
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.
Where are they now?
Building Futures: Walter Renteria’s Path from ESOL Student to Facilitator at Hugh Baird College
Walter Renteria, a Building Services Facilitator staff member at Hugh Baird College, began his journey at the College as a student in 2022 when he enrolled onto multiple English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses including IT and Construction.
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 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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