Construction and building apprenticeships

Developing the next generation of home builders for the real world

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Our training team has been supporting the home-building sector for over 25 years. NHBC’s apprenticeships have been designed in collaboration with employers and home builders to develop courses that accurately reflect the real world and the skills required to meet the needs for a particular sector or job role. We are an approved provider of apprenticeships and are committed to using our expertise, knowledge and experience to support the development of the next generation of home builders.

An apprenticeship is a paid job with an accompanying skills development programme. It allows you to gain technical knowledge and practical experience through a mix of learning in the workplace, formal ‘off-the-job’ training and the opportunity to practise and embed new skills in a real work context. So, not only will you gain valuable experience, you will also be learning, studying and earning money at the same time.

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Information for apprentices

Apprenticeships in site supervision and bricklaying are both routes to a rewarding and well-paid career in the construction industry.

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Information for employers

Apprenticeships are a fantastic pathway into construction-related areas and the perfect way to help people develop the right skills to add real value to your business.

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Parents' guide

If your child is interested in a career in construction, an apprenticeship could be the perfect route to success.

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Apprenticeship courses

Start your career in construction today with a construction site supervision, bricklaying or groundworker apprenticeship.

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Training hubs

Our purpose-built facilities can each support more than 100 apprentices annually, providing a realistic working environment.

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Apprenticeship case studies

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Charlotte Harrigan, Hill Group

From a front-of-house receptionist in an office block, to a Site Assistant with The Hill Group.

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Kris Anderson, Countryside

We spoke with 24 year-old Kris Anderson, who started his Construction Site Supervisor apprenticeship with Countryside on their 115-plot site in Blackthorn, Northampton

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Lilly Wren, Taylor Wimpey

22 year-old Lilly Wrenn from Taylor Wimpey, began her NVQ and started the NHBC apprenticeship for Construction Site Supervisor last November.

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