Lichfield Training Hub
A training hub in the West Midlands for bricklaying, groundworker and site carpentry apprenticeships
Positioned to support demand across the Midlands, the Lichfield Training Hub will focus on the trades that are in the greatest demand for building houses - bricklaying, groundworking and site carpentry.
Funded in partnership with CITB, with land provided by Redrow Homes, the Lichfield Training Hub is part of our £100 million investment to expand our network and launch 12 new training hubs to help train 3,000 site-ready tradespeople every year.
The Lichfield Training Hub will train over 200 apprentices annually, using an intensive delivery model with multiple intakes throughout the year.
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 upfront, enabling apprentices to return to site ready to contribute. Accelerated learning enables apprentices to complete their qualifications in 14–18 months, nearly twice as fast as traditional routes.
Flexible, focused delivery
With multiple intake dates and smaller cohort sizes, our training hubs offer more one-to-one training and a structured learning environment that adapts to the needs of both apprentices and employers.
Location and facilities
Located at The Lakes Development, Curborough, this purpose-built facility includes:
- convenient access to the A38 and nearby transport links
- dedicated classrooms, welfare areas and canteen
- three large outdoor concrete slabs designed for building substantial training structures, including both masonry and timber-based structures
- workshop areas purpose-built for cross-functional, practical training in all three key trades.
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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.
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.
Intake dates
We offer flexible start dates throughout the year so that you can align training with your workforce's needs. There is a maximum cohort size of 20 for each cohort.
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Bricklaying
20 October 2025
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Groundworking
22 September 2025
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Groundworking
20 October 2025
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Site Carpentry
3 November 2025
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Enquire about our apprenticeship programmes
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
If you would like more information, please use the contact form or call our training team.
Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00
Ready to apply?
If you're an employer ready to enrol a team member, or a prospective apprentice already employed, complete our application form and send it to qualifications@nhbc.co.uk.
A member of our apprenticeships team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.