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Built Environment

For School Leavers (16-18)

With a variety of trades to choose from and a projected future growth, there are plenty of opportunities to progress within this sector.

Courses are delivered in industry standard workshops, enabling students to develop the skills required for a career in the sector.

The A Level is an ideal qualification for those who have an interest in careers such as architecture, surveying and construction site management.

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Career paths

  • Construction worker
  • Carpenter/joiner
  • Plumber
  • Electrician
  • Tiler
  • Plasterer
  • Painter and decorator
  • Civil engineer
  • Architect
  • Site manager
  • Surveyor
  • Building inspector.

Featured news

Group shot of staff at event

Building a sustainable future

Students from a range of courses including built environment, geography and geology were recently invited to a talk on The Future of Net Zero Carbon (NZC) at the Gorseinon Campus of Gower College Swansea.

Triston Bentick

Built Environment Student of the Year 2024 – Triston Bentick

Triston has performed at a consistently high level across all areas of the L2 Foundation in Construction and Building Services - Electrical/Plumbing. His positive attitude to learning provides a great example to his peers and has driven the group forward during workshop sessions.