Construction

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About the Construction Department

Welcome to the Construction Department at Glasgow Kelvin College. Our department provides a comprehensive range of courses designed to equip you with practical skills and knowledge for a successful career in the construction industry. Whether you are interested in building services engineering, carpentry and joinery, electrical work, plumbing, painting and decorating, or roofing, you will find pathways here to suit your interests and ambitions.

We offer programmes at various levels, including pre-apprenticeship and HNC courses, all delivered by experienced lecturers in industry-standard facilities. Our courses focus on hands-on learning and core skills that prepare you for the workplace and support your long-term career development. We are also committed to widening participation, with dedicated courses such as Women into Construction, which introduces key trades and supports those new to the sector.

At Glasgow Kelvin College, you will join a supportive learning environment and gain the foundation you need to progress into apprenticeships, employment, or further study in the construction field

Video Focus

Curious about what studying construction at Glasgow Kelvin College is really like?

Lecturer Tracy Burns shares insights into the hands-on learning, industry-relevant skills, and supportive environment that help our students build strong foundations for their future careers.

  • A female joinery lecturer in a black t-shirt speaking in a well-equipped workshop at Glasgow Kelvin College, with the text 'Why study joinery at Kelvin?' displayed above her.
  • A female lecturer in a black Adidas t-shirt speaking in a joinery workshop at Glasgow Kelvin College, introducing the 'Women in Construction' course, with workbenches and tools visible in the background

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