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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!

At Leeds College of Building we offer a great alternative to sixth form. Courses are based on careers in building services, construction and engineering sectors. A variety of routes and courses are available, including study programmes and BTEC qualifications. You can browse and search for a course below.

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Bricklaying Course (16-18)

This is a 16-18 year old bricklaying study programme course, it is for students who are finishing year 11 this year, or for those who have recently left.

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  • Course type: 16-18 School Leavers Courses
  • Start date: September
  • Length: 1 - 3 years
  • Qualification: Level 1 Certificate/Diploma
    Level 2 Diploma
    Level 3 Diploma
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Bridge Builder programme

This course is for students aged between 16-24 years, who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or have High Needs.

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  • Course type: 16-18 School Leavers Courses
  • Start date: Flexible
  • Length: 1-2 years
  • Qualification: College Certificate; L1 Construction Skills
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Building Services Engineering BTEC Level 3 Course (16-18)

This is a 16-18 year old Building Services Engineering study programme course, it is for students who are finishing year 11 this year, or for those who have recently left.

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  • Course type: 16-18 School Leavers Courses
  • Start date: September
  • Length: 2 years
  • Qualification: Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma
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Carpentry & Joinery Course (16-18)

This is a 16-18 year old carpentry & joinery study programme course, it is for students who are finishing year 11 this year, or for those who have recently left.

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  • Course type: 16-18 School Leavers Courses
  • Start date: September
  • Length: 1 - 3 years
  • Qualification: Level 1 Certificate/Diploma
    Level 2 Diploma
    Level 3 Diploma
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Civil Engineering BTEC Level 3 Course (16-18)

This is a 16-18 year old Civil Engineering study programme course, it is for students who are finishing year 11 this year, or for those who have recently left.

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  • Course type: 16-18 School Leavers Courses
  • Start date: September
  • Length: 2 years
  • Qualification: Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma
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Construction and the Built Environment BTEC Level 2 Course (16-18)

This construction & the built environment study programme is for students who are finishing year 11 this year, or for those who have recently left.

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  • Course type: 16-18 School Leavers Courses
  • Start date: September
  • Length: 1 year
  • Qualification: BTEC Level 2 Certificate
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Construction and the Built Environment BTEC Level 3 Course (16-18)

This is a 16-18 year old BTEC Level 3 Construction study programme course, it is for students who are finishing year 11 this year, or for those who have recently left. It is equivalent to 3 A-Levels.

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  • Course type: 16-18 School Leavers Courses
  • Start date: September
  • Length: 2 years
  • Qualification: Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma
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Electrical Course (16-18)

This is a 16-18 year old electrical study programme course, it is for students who are finishing year 11 this year, or for those who have recently left.

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  • Course type: 16-18 School Leavers Courses
  • Start date: September
  • Length: Level 2 - 1 years
  • Qualification: Level 2 Diploma
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BTEC Level 2
Football Academy

This is a Construction BTEC Level 2 course, combined with the Football Academy. Aimed at 16-18 year olds, who are in year 11 or recently left.

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  • Course type: 16-18 School Leavers Courses
  • Start date: September
  • Length: 1 year
  • Qualification: BTEC Level 2
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Multi-Skills
Construction Course

This is a 16-18 year old multi-skills study programme course, it is for students who are finishing year 11 this year, or for those who have recently left.

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  • Course type: 16-18 School Leavers Courses
  • Start date: September
  • Length: 1 year
  • Qualification: Level 1 Extended Certificate
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