Construction and Building Trades
The demand for skilled construction workers is constantly on the rise. Just look at Sheffield alone – everywhere you look something is being built.
As an Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience in a supportive team developing knowledge, skills and behaviours that will benefit you throughout your career journey. And let’s not forget that you will also receive an industry recognised qualification.
Careers you can train for with an Apprenticeship
Click on the roles below to find out more about them. For more information or to register your interest, please click the 'register your interest' button.
Carpentry and Joinery
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Bricklayer
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Civil Engineering
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Construction Site Supervisor
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Construction Support Technician
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Construction Quantity Surveying Technician
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Fitted Interiors Installer
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Painter and Decorator
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Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician
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Property Maintenance Operative
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Plasterer
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Interior Systems Installer
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Gas Engineering Operative
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Civil Engineering Senior Technician
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Piling Attendant
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Low Carbon Heating Technician
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Installation and Maintenance Electrician
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Key Skills Needed:
Teamwork
Attention to detail
Inclusive
Communication
Problem Solving
Total no. of jobs
52,000
In South Yorkshire by 2028
2,700 new jobs created in South Yorkshire
Employers we work with
Success Stories
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Kaiden Grayson
Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery
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From his first day in the workshop to signing off his last assessment, Kaiden has turned his passion for practical work into a successful career. Having completed his Level 2 Site Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship with Apprenticeships+ at The Sheffield College in 2025, he’s already making a name for himself as a multi-skilled joiner at Guinness Property.
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Owin Fitzherbert-Stewart
Level 2 Piling Operative
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Meet Owin, a Level 2 Piling Operative Apprentice at Bachy Soletanche.
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Charlie Hibberd
Level 4 Construction & Built Environment
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Meet Charlie Hibberd, a Level 4 Construction & Built Environment Apprentice based at Henry Boot Construction Limited, Dronfield.
News
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Meet the tutor - Kevin Taylor
Meet Kevin Taylor, a Work-Based Learning Tutor at The Sheffield College. He brings years of experience in Digital Marketing and ICT, including work with the local council. His expertise spans IT support, systems administration, troubleshooting, networking, web development, social media marketing, content creation, and a wide range of digital tools.
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How our Apprenticeship Recruitment Service can support you to find an Apprenticeship
At Apprenticeships+, the home of Apprenticeships at The Sheffield College, we are delighted to introduce you to our Apprenticeship Recruitment Service. If you want to start an Apprenticeship, this service will support you at every stage of your recruitment journey. Your journey to becoming an Apprentice has never been easier!
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How our Apprenticeship Recruitment Service can support employers to recruit an Apprentice
Do you want to hire an Apprentice for your business but not sure when you’ll have the time do it? At Apprenticeships+, the home of Apprenticeships at The Sheffield College, we are delighted to introduce you to the solution - our Apprenticeship Recruitment Service. We work closely with local employers to understand your skills needs and connect you to high-quality people from across the region who can’t wait to start an Apprenticeship.