Leeds College of Building
What is CTEC?
CTEC stands for ‘construction technical excellence colleges’, and is a government initiative created to address the growing demand for skilled construction professionals across the UK.
With a £100 million investment, the programme will train 40,000 people by 2029 in high-demand trades such as bricklaying, carpentry, roofing and electrical work.
CTEC aims to break down barriers to opportunity, supporting both young people at their start of their construction careers as well as established workers who want to gain new skills.
“We are thrilled to be appointed as one of the first ever CTECs in the country, reflecting our reputation as one of the nation’s leading construction training providers."
How CTEC Can Benefit You
Whether you’re looking to learn, employ or teach, our status as a CTEC college gives you the advantage.
Learners
At LCB you’ll have the opportunity to get all the qualifications, hands-on training and work experience you need. Split across two campuses, we are bursting at the seams with state-of-the-art teaching facilities fully equipped with all the latest tools and technology.
Employers
Here we work with our construction partners to help shape our curriculum so that our training reflects the skills your workforce needs. Use us to host industry placements, support apprenticeships, and provide training demos that give our learners hands-on experience.
Educators
CTEC is all about collaboration so we will work with fellow training providers to maximise our impact across regional and national networks. The more providers we work with the better the knowledge-sharing resources we produce will be.
Construction Education in Yorkshire
LCB is the CTEC representing the Yorkshire & Humber region.
We are both a leader in construction as well as being part of a wider network of construction colleges.
This CTEC network aims to train up qualified professionals to help address the national skills shortage.
Check out the interactive map of the construction education network of Yorkshire & Humber below.
Construction Education in Yorkshire
LCB is the CTEC representing the Yorkshire & Humber region.
We are both a leader in construction as well as being part of a wider network of construction colleges.
This CTEC network aims to train up qualified professionals to help address the national skills shortage.
Check out the interactive map of the construction education network of Yorkshire & Humber below.
Building a Stronger pipeline between industry and education
We hosted a roundtable which explored how colleges, employers, and government can best work together to build the workforce needed for future growth. As the construction industry continues to face skills shortages, stronger collaboration and a two-way flow between education and industry is more important than ever.
Leeds Learning Alliance
Formed in 2019, the LLA is a collective of organisations that is dedicated to reducing education inequality across the various communities of Leeds.
Their efforts to make widespread improvements to the state of education in the UK aligns with the ultimate goals of the CTEC accreditation.
This is reflected in their annual report which not only showcases the LLA’s achievements, but their future priorities to connect inclusive leaders from across the country to better share and develop professional learning.
CTEC NEWS
Read all the latest CTEC related updates from LCB here.
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What We Offer
Whether you’re just getting started in the construction industry or are looking to progress your career, we have the courses to get you where you want to be.
School Leavers
If you’re finishing school and are considering what comes next, these are the courses for you.
Degrees
Looking for degree options? Look no further. Our higher education courses build on your industry experience.
Adult & Part-time
Changing career has never been so easy. With a national skills shortage, construction is the right path for you.
Apprenticeships
Combine work experience with your study. We have apprenticeship programs to suit all ages and abilities.
Our
Partners
We’re proud to work with our industry leading partners to offer unrivalled opportunities, apprenticeships, and placements to our students.
