Construction Apprenticeship Advantage
THE STUDENTS WHO GET THE BEST APPRENTICESHIPS DO MORE THAN APPLY. THEY PREPARE.
You’re finishing school. You know what you want.
A career in construction. Money in your pocket. Skills that’ll take you far.
But here’s what most people don’t tell you.
Construction apprenticeships are competitive.
Employers choose the candidates who already act like professionals.
Students who know the industry.
Understand what life’s like on site.
Walk into an interview with the knowledge to back it up.
Apprenticeship Advantage is how you become that person.
This isn’t a backup plan. It’s a year that puts you ahead of the field.
MANY STUDENTS MOVE INTO APPRENTICESHIPS DURING AND AFTER THE ADVANTAGE COURSE
WHO IT’S FOR
You’re finishing school and know you want a career in construction. You probably think the best way to do that is by getting an apprenticeship.
But you’re also someone who:
- knows you need to be ready for what employers want
- is keen to get ahead of other people applying
- is ready to gain more skills.
All so you can land the perfect apprenticeship.
BUILT AROUND WHAT EMPLOYERS WANT
- Wigan & Leigh College is The North‑West Technical Excellence College for Construction. Employers know our standards are high, you’re ahead on day one.
- Every part designed with construction employers.
- Learn the skills that real companies look for.
WHAT THE YEAR LOOKS LIKE
One full-time focussed year built around becoming the person employers choose first. Finish with the skills, site awareness and professional behaviours to stand out, plus a Level 2 qualification.
Launchpad
- Build the English and Maths skills construction uses.
- Reading plans, calculations and writing to employers.
- The practical stuff coming up every day on site and in every apprenticeship interview.
Site to Salary
- How to shift from school leaver to young professional.
- How to present yourself, handle a trial shift, talk to a foreman.
- Make the kind of impression that gets you hired.
Low Carbon Passport
- The knowledge most apprentices won’t pick up for years.
- Sustainable construction and green building.
- Learn skills to fit where industry is heading.
Blueprint to Build
- Sharpen your technical skills.
- From safe working and technical accuracy to industry standards and problem solving.
- Learn the craft underneath your future career.
The Builder’s Code
- What experienced tradespeople wish someone taught them early on.
- Safety and professionalism.
- Wellbeing, how to handle pressure and how to earn respect on site.
WHAT YOU LEAVE WITH
- A strong CV built at The North-West Construction Technical Excellence College.
- Behaviours, skills and site awareness employers want.
- A Level 2 qualification.
- A real advantage over every other candidate going for the same apprenticeship places.
The best ones get there faster. This is how.
Find out more, talk to FAB Futures: 01942 761 111
