Barking Riverside Training Hub
A training hub in Barking Riverside for bricklaying, groundworker, site carpentry and timber frame apprenticeships.
Located in Barking Riverside, this training hub is developing the next generation of skilled house builders across London. Delivered in partnership with Bellway Homes and backed by £1 million in funding from CITB, with land provided by developer Barking Riverside Limited, the hub will train new apprentices each year in the trades most critical to house building - bricklaying, groundworking and timber trades.
Our training hubs offer:
Realistic site experience from day one
Apprentices are immersed in realistic site conditions, working on concrete slabs, building full-scale structures and following real site hours and safety standards. This practical approach builds confidence and contributes to our industry-leading retention rate.
Accelerated, front-loaded training
Our intensive delivery model builds core skills and training up front, enabling apprentices to return to site ready to contribute. Accelerated learning enables apprentices to complete their qualifications in 14 to 18 months – nearly twice as fast as traditional routes.
Flexible, focused delivery
With multiple intake dates throughout the year to align with your workforce’s needs and smaller cohort sizes limited to 20, our training hubs offer more one-to-one training and a structured learning environment that adapts to the needs of apprentices and employers.
Location and facilities
Located in Barking Riverside, East London, this purpose-built facility:
- replicates site conditions
- features three large outdoor concrete slabs designed for building substantial training structures, including masonry and timber-based structures
- includes dedicated classrooms, welfare areas and canteen
- convenient public transport connections in the area including National Rail services, London Underground and Overground services and London Bus services.
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Apprenticeships offered at this training hub
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.
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.
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.
Timber Frame Installer apprenticeship - Level 2
Develop skilled timber frame installers with quality-focused training.
Hear from our bricklaying apprentices and employers
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.