School's Out. What next?
Leaving school doesn’t mean you need to figure it all out at once. It just means you’re choosing your next step!
At LCB, we offer more than studying. You’d be building something for your future.
16-18 School Leavers Courses
If you are leaving school this year, have just left, or are aged 16-18 and looking into your options for a career in construction then you’ve come to the right place!
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T levels (Design, Surveying & Planning for Construction)
- In September 2025 we will be offering the T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning, a two-year technical study programme.
At a glance
- Course type: School Leavers
- September 2025
- 2 years
- T Level
T levels (Design, Surveying & Planning for Construction)
- Course type: School Leavers
- In September 2025 we will be offering the T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning, a two-year technical study programme.
- September 2025
- 2 years
- T Level
T levels (Design, Surveying & Planning for Construction)
- Course type: School Leavers
- September 2025
- 2 years
- T Level
- In September 2025 we will be offering the T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning, a two-year technical study programme.
T levels (Design, Surveying & Planning for Construction)
- Course type: School Leavers
- In September 2025 we will be offering the T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning, a two-year technical study programme.
- September 2025
- 2 years
- T Level
- In September 2025 we will be offering the T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning, a two-year technical study programme.
T Level in Civil Engineering
- In September 2025 we will be offering the T Level in Civil Engineering, a two-year technical study programme.
At a glance
- Course type: School Leavers
- September 2025
- 2 years
- T Level
T Level in Civil Engineering
- Course type: School Leavers
- In September 2025 we will be offering the T Level in Civil Engineering, a two-year technical study programme.
- September 2025
- 2 years
- T Level
T Level in Civil Engineering
- Course type: School Leavers
- September 2025
- 2 years
- T Level
- In September 2025 we will be offering the T Level in Civil Engineering, a two-year technical study programme.
T Level in Civil Engineering
- Course type: School Leavers
- In September 2025 we will be offering the T Level in Civil Engineering, a two-year technical study programme.
- September 2025
- 2 years
- T Level
- In September 2025 we will be offering the T Level in Civil Engineering, a two-year technical study programme.
Plumbing Course (16-18)
- This is a 16-18 year old plumbing study programme course, it is for students who are finishing year 11 this year, or for those who have recently left.
At a glance
- Course type: School Leavers
- September 2025
- Level 1 - 1 year, Level 2 - 1 year, Level 3 - 1 year
- Level 1 Diploma
Plumbing Course (16-18)
- Course type: School Leavers
- This is a 16-18 year old plumbing study programme course, it is for students who are finishing year 11 this year, or for those who have recently left.
- September 2025
- Level 1 - 1 year, Level 2 - 1 year, Level 3 - 1 year
- Level 1 Diploma
Plumbing Course (16-18)
- Course type: School Leavers
- September 2025
- Level 1 - 1 year, Level 2 - 1 year, Level 3 - 1 year
- Level 1 Diploma
- This is a 16-18 year old plumbing study programme course, it is for students who are finishing year 11 this year, or for those who have recently left.
Plumbing Course (16-18)
- Course type: School Leavers
- This is a 16-18 year old plumbing study programme course, it is for students who are finishing year 11 this year, or for those who have recently left.
- September 2025
- Level 1 - 1 year, Level 2 - 1 year, Level 3 - 1 year
- Level 1 Diploma
- This is a 16-18 year old plumbing study programme course, it is for students who are finishing year 11 this year, or for those who have recently left.
Plumbing & Electrical BSE Course (16-18)
- This is a 16-18 year old plumbing and electrical study programme course, it is for students who are finishing year 11 this year, or for those who have recently left.
At a glance
- Course type: School Leavers
- September 2025
- 1 Year
- Level 1 Certificate
Plumbing & Electrical BSE Course (16-18)
- Course type: School Leavers
- This is a 16-18 year old plumbing and electrical study programme course, it is for students who are finishing year 11 this year, or for those who have recently left.
- September 2025
- 1 Year
- Level 1 Certificate
Plumbing & Electrical BSE Course (16-18)
- Course type: School Leavers
- September 2025
- 1 Year
- Level 1 Certificate
- This is a 16-18 year old plumbing and electrical study programme course, it is for students who are finishing year 11 this year, or for those who have recently left.
Plumbing & Electrical BSE Course (16-18)
- Course type: School Leavers
- This is a 16-18 year old plumbing and electrical study programme course, it is for students who are finishing year 11 this year, or for those who have recently left.
- September 2025
- 1 Year
- Level 1 Certificate
- This is a 16-18 year old plumbing and electrical study programme course, it is for students who are finishing year 11 this year, or for those who have recently left.
Not what you're after?
We offer a wide variety of courses to help you progress your skillset, wherever you are on your construction journey.Â
Why study with us
At Leeds College of Building we offer a great alternative to other educational institutions. Courses are based on careers in building services, construction and engineering sectors.
A career to be proud of
With high starting salaries, rewarding career progression, and the potential to be your own boss, there’s never been a better time to enter the world of construction.
Built around you
Whatever your situation and wherever you are on your journey, we have courses to suit your lifestyle and aspirations.
The student lifestyle
There’s more to life than just hard work! At LCB, our range of extracurricular activities make you feel part of something beyond your study.
Industry Leading Facilities
Train in cutting edge workshops and classrooms built to meet industry standards. Our campuses are always developing to meet the needs of the industry. Our latest improvements will be our Immersive classrooms coming later in 2025.
North Street Campus
Located in the heart of Leeds, our North Street campus has been our home since the 1960's and seen some extremely successful alumni through our doors. Home to many of our Construction Crafts courses as well as our T levels, North Street is continuously improving. Last year we saw our multi-functional Enrichment room take shape as well as moving to the Leeds PIPES network to improve our carbon footprint.
South Bank Campus
Our modern South Bank Campus is home to state-of-the-art classrooms and technology-led environments. Spilt into South Bank 1 and 2, our newest buildings hold many of our courses from Electrical to Engineering. Home to our University Centre, our impressive Brick and roofing workshop as well as our Sustainable Building Services courses.
Need help with maths or English?
Don’t let your grades stop you pursuing the career of your dreams; if you haven’t secured the Maths or English qualifications you need, we can help you level up as part of your study.
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