Study for an academic or vocational degree

• Full-time degrees take 3 - 4 years to complete

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• You can apply for higher-level jobs after graduation

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• Time spent in lectures and seminars or on individual study - or can be via distance-learning

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• Focus is on academic study, although many construction-related degrees offer a year in industry

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• 1000’s of courses to choose from, which could lead to careers in construction

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• You’ll pay tuition fees of up to £9,520 per year (correct as of 2020)

Blend college learning with a work-based placement

• Courses last two years

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• You’ll gain a technical qualification

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• Level 3 courses are equivalent to A Levels but focussed on a particular industry or vocational area

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• A minimum of 45 hours is spent in industry placements​​

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• Choose from around 25 varied courses

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• No tuition fees

Get ready for the world of work

• Can last anywhere from 2 weeks to 6 months

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• Prepare 16-24 year olds for work or an apprenticeship

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• Provide hands-on work experience and support with preparing CVs and applying for jobs

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• Boost literacy and numeracy skills

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• Hundreds of opportunities available

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• Costs are covered by the government

College

Develop skills to prepare you for the future

• Course lengths vary - from weeks to years!

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• Gain further education and build technical, vocational or academic skills

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• Study for T Levels, NVQs, City and Guilds, Higher National Diplomas. BTECs, A-Levels or GCSEs

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• Prepare for a specific career path or higher level qualifications

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• Most courses are free

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• Choose from hundreds of course types 

Apprenticeships

Earn a wage whilst learning a specific job

• Take 1 - 5 years to complete

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• Time split between your employer and a training provider​​

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• Over 100 roles can be entered through apprenticeships, with more being added

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• Earn as you learn, with no tuition fees

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- Level 3 Geospatial Survey Technician ​

- Level 6 Geospatial Mapping and Science Specialist

​- Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship
- Civil Engineering BEng and Degree  Apprenticeship 
 

Gain industry insight and skills for your CV

• No limit to how long or short it can be

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• Offers insights into the construction industry, so you can see if a job is for you

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• Opportunity to pick up skills for your CV

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• Chance to gain industry connections

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• May be advertised by an employer, or you can arrange a placement yourself

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• No costs involved

GIS Technician

Manages GIS data, including digitising, collecting data, analysing, and creating maps to support intelligent decision making for instance for urban or transport planning 

£25,000 - £30,000

GIS Technician

Manages GIS data, including digitising, collecting data, analysing, and creating maps to support intelligent decision making for instance for urban or transport planning 

£25,000 - £30,000