Student Competes in the Guild of Bricklayers Competition

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Last term, one of our Level 1 Bricklaying students, Jayden, participated in the Junior Guild of Bricklayers Western Regional competition. This was a fantastic opportunity for Jayden to put his skills into practice and gain valuable learning techniques from peers and industry professionals. 

Galliford Try Delivers a New Perspective on Construction Safety

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Weston College recently welcome Oz from Galliford Try, who delivered an engaging and insightful session for our Supported Employment learners - bringing the world of Construction and the critical importance of Health and Safety to life in a memorable way.

Weston College Partnership with Leading Healthcare Technology Firm Epic

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Weston College is proud to continue its collaboration with leading healthcare technology firm Epic, following the recent approval for the company’s new European Headquarters to be developed on the green belt near Long Ashton. 

The approved plans, which promise to deliver more than 2,000 high-quality jobs and inject an estimated £140 million into the regional economy each year; represent a significant investment in the future of North Somerset and the wider West of England.

Groundworks Pathway to Apprenticeship

This intensive 6-week Skills Bootcamp in Groundworks is designed to fast-track your journey into the construction industry through an accelerated apprenticeship. You’ll gain the essential qualifications, hands-on experience, and professional skills needed to start work with confidence and complete your apprenticeship in as little as 12 months.

Requirements for Electrical Installations

This 3-day theory-based course will provide familiarisation with the content of the latest requirements for electrical installation (18th edition) and ensure compliance with BS7671:2018.

During this course you will become familiar with key principles of BS7671 including understanding of:

  • Scope, objectives, and fundamental principles of BS7671

  • Definitions used within BS7671

  • Assessing the general characteristics of electrical installations

  • Requirements of protection for safety for electrical installations

Apprenticeship Open Evening 2026

05 February 2026 16:00 – 19:00

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Are you considering your next step after leaving college or school, or are you looking for a career change? Come along to our Apprenticeship Open Evening at our South West Skills Campus, 4-7pm and meet our friendly team who can answer any questions you may have about Apprenticeships and help you kick start your applications. 

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Brickwork Students Compete in the South West Skills Construction Challenge

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Max and Kieran, two Brickwork Construction students from Weston College, recently demonstrated their skill and professionalism at the South West Skills (SWS) Challenge Construction event held at Yeovil College.

CSCS Green Card – Face to Face

Gain the skills and qualifications needed to work as a labourer on a construction site!

This course is for adults looking to start their journey into construction, by becoming a labourer. You don’t need any existing qualifications in construction to complete the course.

On this course, you will have the opportunity to gain a CSCS Green Card (for labourers), which will increase your chances of gaining employment within the construction industry – with many construction companies only looking to hire people with a CSCS card.

Local Construction Company Visit Our T Level Learners

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A group of Year 1 T-Level Design, Surveying, and Planning for Construction learners recently welcomed two guest speakers, Sam Lillywhite and Katie Corbett, from the Bristol-based construction company, Bray & Slaughter

Creative Construction Skills Summit

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We recently welcomed students from Electrical, Plastering, Carpentry, and Creative Arts to our Creative Construction Skills Summit at the Winter Gardens - each subject area bringing energy, creativity, and a real sense of purpose. 

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