Construction and building apprenticeships
Developing the next generation of skilled home builders
Are you ready to help shape the future of house building?
Building skills for the future
Apprenticeships offer a cost-effective way to combine study with hands-on experience, helping you build a workforce ready to meet the growing demands of the construction industry.
Our quality-focused, nationally recognised apprenticeship programmes are designed specifically for the home-building sector. Trade apprentices train at our purpose-built hubs, which replicate real site conditions and offer an intensive delivery model.
Our Construction Site Supervisor apprenticeship also helps develop the site managers of the future.
Why choose NHBC apprenticeships?
As the UK's leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes, with more than 25 years of training experience, we combine extensive industry expertise with practical training. Our programmes equip apprentices with the skills and knowledge they need while helping employers develop a capable workforce for long-term success.
Want to see our training in action? Register for one of our upcoming open days and experience our hands-on approach for yourself.
Benefits of apprenticeships
Financial support
Many training costs are fully funded through the Growth and Skills Levy and CITB grants, reducing your investment and making apprenticeships a cost-effective way to upskill your workforce.
Tailored skills development
Develop talent specifically aligned with your business needs, ensuring apprentices acquire job-ready skills to effectively contribute to your business from day one.
Reduce staff turnover
Investing in employees fosters loyalty, reducing staff turnover. Employees appreciate your investment in their career and the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification.
Close the industry skills gap
By investing in apprentices, you contribute to addressing the skills shortage in construction, ensuring your business has a consistent supply of qualified and skilled professionals.
Explore our apprenticeships
Site Carpentry apprenticeship - Level 2
Develop skilled site carpenters with practical, on site training. Ideal for entry-level apprentices ready to support first- and second-fix tasks from day one.
Groundworker apprenticeship - Level 2
Develop groundworkers from the ground up with hands-on training. Ideal for entry-level apprentices ready to contribute on site from day one.
Timber Frame Installer apprenticeship - Level 2
Develop skilled timber frame installers with quality-focused training.
Bricklaying apprenticeship - Level 2
Train new talent in essential bricklaying skills with a practical, site-focused programme. Ideal for entry-level apprentices ready to contribute on site from day one.
Craft Bricklaying apprenticeship - Level 3
Upskill your workforce with advanced bricklaying techniques and NHBC Standards-driven training, perfect for those ready to take the next step in their career.
Construction Site Supervisor apprenticeship - Level 4
Develop your future site leaders with structured training in site supervision. Ideal for upskilling reliable team members into management roles.
Why partner with us for your workforce development?
Training Hubs
Our purpose-built training hubs are located across the UK and replicate real site conditions to produce site-ready tradespeople faster, through immersive, standards-driven apprenticeship programmes.
Upcoming open days
Join one of our training hub open days to see for yourself how we deliver high-quality, hands-on training across a range of apprenticeship programmes,
More information
How do apprenticeships work?
Learn more about the practical aspects of joining an apprenticeship scheme.
Apprenticeship funding
Grants are available to recognise the extra cost, resource and time involved in recruiting and training apprentices.
Frequently asked questions
Questions and answers about our apprenticeship programmes.
Request an apprenticeship application form
You’ll need to be employed by a house-builder or subcontractor before you can start one of our apprenticeship programmes.
Complete the form and we’ll send you an application form. Our apprenticeships team will then be in touch to guide you through the next steps.
Not currently employed? Find out more about our apprenticeship programmes here.
Apprenticeship application form download
Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss hiring an apprentice and working with us as your training provider. We will respond to you within three working days.
Contact us
For more information, use our contact form or call our training team on 0344 633 1000, Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00.
Don’t have an employer?
You’ll need to be employed by a house builder or subcontractor before you can join one of our apprenticeship programmes. Find out more here.
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