Masonry & Construction Academy
From drawing to delivered project.
DURATION
6–12 months, in six phases
FORMAT
Theory + workshop practice + supervised placement
WHERE
Classroom instruction paired with supervised time on active academy and partner construction sites.
OUTCOME
Achievers Academy Certificate + job-readiness support
FUNDING
Full and partial scholarship places available
From drawing to delivered project.
The Building & Construction Academy trains apprentices to run sites and, eventually, their own contracting business — reading drawings, estimating materials, supervising a team, and managing a small-works contract from start to handover.
-
Reading Drawings -
Materials Estimation
-
Site Supervision
-
Contract Basics
What you'll learn
Eight modules, taught in sequence, moving from fundamentals to client-ready standard.
01
Reading Architectural & Structural Drawings
Understanding a set of drawings well enough to build from them.
02
Materials Estimation & Quantity Take-Off
Working out what materials a job needs, and how much they’ll cost.
03
Site Supervision & Team Coordination
Keeping a site organised and a team working safely and productively.
04
Health & Safety on Site
Running a site that protects everyone working on it.
05
Scheduling & Programme Basics
Sequencing the work of a small build so it finishes on time.
06
Small-Works Contract Administration
The paperwork and process behind managing a small building contract.
07
Client Communication & Handover
Keeping a client informed, and handing over a finished project properly.
08
Introduction to Bidding for Small Contracts
The basics of pricing and winning small contracting jobs.
Real tools. Real conditions.
Classroom instruction paired with supervised time on active academy and partner construction sites.
Apply for a scholarship place in the Masonry & Construction Academy.
Our Trusted Clients
