Getting Started
Get help finding your feet in the world of construction at one of our open days
How to apply
The first step is to find a course that’s right for you. Our course finder is a great place to start and you can change the filters depending on if you want something hands on or something more creative.
Application form
Our application forms are easily found on the course page.Â
Remember, if you’re applying for an apprenticeship, you need to have an employer who is looking to take you on as an apprentice first before applying to college.
Once you’ve applied, you’ll hear from us within 3-4 weeks of applying. If you’re applying for a full time course, we recommend applying as soon as possible as many of our courses fill up within the first few months of the application form going live.
Some of our full time courses and apprenticeships require an interview, you’ll be contacted by us to arrange it during this time.
Full time courses
If you’ve met the entry criteria for a full time course and there are places available, you’ll be sent an offer email. This email outlines the next steps and notifies you when enrolment week is.
All offer holders will be invited to a Welcome Day which is a mandatory part of the application process. Here you’ll get a taste of what college life is like, you’ll meet tutors and have a tour of our facilities.
Next step is GCSE results day. We’ll message you asking for your results. It’s crucial you send these to us before enrolment day to speed up the process.
The final part of the application process is our enrolment events. Enrolment week takes place in the last week in August and you’ll be sent an email with the time and date your course will be enrolling. Our Enrolment event can take around 3 hours and it’s an opportunity for you to meet the wider college teams, apply for bursary support, sign up for enrichment activities and get your timetable.Â
You’ll also be asked to take a Maths and English assessment. These assessments are so we understand which parts of the subject you may need some extra support with.
Apprenticeship training programmes
Our apprenticeships require you to have an employer who has agreed to hire you as an apprentice prior to applying. Your employer will need to have set up an account with the Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) and have a PAYE number set up. This can take up to 2 months to arrange so it’s crucial it’s set up as soon as possible. We’re unable to progress with your application until this is in place.
After we’ve received your application, we’ll set both yourself and your employer up on a program called E-sign up. This is where all paperwork will be signed.
There is quite a bit of information we need to collect and a few forms that both yourself and your employer need to sign. This process can take quite some time so there may be weeks where you don’t hear from us whilst we process this information.
During this time, you’ll also be invited to complete and Maths and English assessment. This is a mandatory part of the process so we can assess where we can support you.
Once all paperwork has been completed, you and your employer will be invited in to college to run through the apprenticeship program and check all information is correct. Once that’s completed you can be enrolled onto the apprenticeship and you’ll receive you’re timetable and enrolment information shortly afterwards.
Adult and short courses
Applications are all made through the course page on our website. Shortly after applying for the course you’ll be contacted by our curriculum team who will discuss the dates the next course will run and if there is a fee for the course, you’ll be given information on how to pay.
14-16 Skills academy
Our skills academy course is available for young people aged between 14 and 16. This course is a great option for those who would benefit from a practical, hands-on qualification whilst at school.Â
To apply for this course, we require an application from your school. School’s can apply online.
If you are home-schooled, this course may be an option for you. Contact our team for more information info@lcb.ac.uk
Get in touch
If you have any questions about studying at LCB, or need support in applying, you can contact us on 0113 222 6000 or info@lcb.ac.uk.
How to apply
The first step is to find a course that’s right for you. Our course finder is a great place to start and you can change the filters depending on if you want something hands on or something more creative.
Application form
Our application forms are easily found on the course page.Â
Remember, if you’re applying for an apprenticeship, you need to have an employer who is looking to take you on as an apprentice first before applying to college.
Once you’ve applied, you’ll hear from us within 3-4 weeks of applying. If you’re applying for a full time course, we recommend applying as soon as possible as many of our courses fill up within the first few months of the application form going live.
Some of our full time courses and apprenticeships require an interview, you’ll be contacted by us to arrange it during this time.
Full time courses
If you’ve met the entry criteria for a full time course and there are places available, you’ll be sent an offer email. This email outlines the next steps and notifies you when enrolment week is.
All offer holders will be invited to a Welcome Day which is a mandatory part of the application process. Here you’ll get a taste of what college life is like, you’ll meet tutors and have a tour of our facilities.
Next step is GCSE results day. We’ll message you asking for your results. It’s crucial you send these to us before enrolment day to speed up the process.
The final part of the application process is our enrolment events. Enrolment week takes place in the last week in August and you’ll be sent an email with the time and date your course will be enrolling. Our Enrolment event can take around 3 hours and it’s an opportunity for you to meet the wider college teams, apply for bursary support, sign up for enrichment activities and get your timetable.Â
You’ll also be asked to take a Maths and English assessment. These assessments are so we understand which parts of the subject you may need some extra support with.
Apprenticeship training programmes
Our apprenticeships require you to have an employer who has agreed to hire you as an apprentice prior to applying. Your employer will need to have set up an account with the Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) and have a PAYE number set up. This can take up to 2 months to arrange so it’s crucial it’s set up as soon as possible. We’re unable to progress with your application until this is in place.
After we’ve received your application, we’ll set both yourself and your employer up on a program called E-sign up. This is where all paperwork will be signed.
There is quite a bit of information we need to collect and a few forms that both yourself and your employer need to sign. This process can take quite some time so there may be weeks where you don’t hear from us whilst we process this information.
During this time, you’ll also be invited to complete and Maths and English assessment. This is a mandatory part of the process so we can assess where we can support you.
Once all paperwork has been completed, you and your employer will be invited in to college to run through the apprenticeship program and check all information is correct. Once that’s completed you can be enrolled onto the apprenticeship and you’ll receive you’re timetable and enrolment information shortly afterwards.
Adult and short courses
Applications are all made through the course page on our website. Shortly after applying for the course you’ll be contacted by our curriculum team who will discuss the dates the next course will run and if there is a fee for the course, you’ll be given information on how to pay.
14-16 Skills academy
Our skills academy course is available for young people aged between 14 and 16. This course is a great option for those who would benefit from a practical, hands-on qualification whilst at school.Â
To apply for this course, we require an application from your school. School’s can apply online.
If you are home-schooled, this course may be an option for you. Contact our team for more information info@lcb.ac.uk
Get in touch
If you have any questions about studying at LCB, or need support in applying, you can contact us on 0113 222 6000 or info@lcb.ac.uk.
Explore LCB
LCB has lots to offer you, but don’t take our word for it, come explore our campuses for yourself.
Attend an Open event
We hold 3 Open events throughout the year and they are a great way to see how LCB is the right step for you.
At our open events, you can hear from our course team about what our courses include. Tour our facilities and speak to our support teams about how we can help each student into the work place.
Virtual tour
Unable to make an Open event? Don’t worry, we’ll bring our campuses to you.
Our Virtual tour let’s you explore our facilities, view our course videos and get a feel for what life at LCB is really like.
Financial Support
If you are concerned about the costs associated with attending College, don’t worry, you may be eligible for financial support.
There is a range of financial support available including:
- Half fare bus pass
- Bursary fund
- Free meals
- Discounts from local suppliers for stationary, protective clothing and drawing equipment
- 21-22 tuition fund
Bursary fund
Are you 16-18 years of age and need financial support to enable you to succeed at college?
To find out more about the bursary fund, click here
Advanced Learner Loans
Help take the financial worry away from studying with an Advanced Learner Loan.Â
Key FactsÂ
- Help pay for your level 3, 4, 5 & 6 course fees
- It’s easy to apply
- Your household income isn’t taken into account
- There is no credit check
- You won’t have to pay anything back until your income is over £25,000 a year
- You pay back 9% of any income above £25,000
- So if you earn £27,000 a year your loan contribution will be £15 a month
- If you stop working, your repayments will also stop
- You start repaying your loan in the April after you leave your course You can apply online or by post, first you will need to check with the College that the course qualifies, we will then provide you with a Learning and Funding Information letter.
How to Apply
You can apply online or by post, first you will need to check with the College that the course qualifies, we will then provide you with a Learning and Funding Information letter.
For the full eligibility criteria and all the latest information go to www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan.
Further Information
If you require further information please contact Student Services, by calling 0113 222 6002 or by emailing info@lcb.ac.uk
Learner support fund
Are you 19+ years of age and need financial support to enable you to succeed at college?
To find out more about the learner support fund please follow the link here
Free college meals
If you are 16-18 years of age you may be entitled to free college meals.
To apply please complete the bursary application form which can be found here
Get in touch
If you have any questions regarding free meals, and the bursary and learner support fund, you can speak to Student Services by calling 0113 222 6002.
Additional resources
Further information is available for part-time and higher education students, please click on the relevant links below:
Careers Advice
Construction is one of the largest industries in the UK. There are hundreds of job roles, from office based to site work.
You can use our recommended Careers A-Z to find out more about specific roles and the courses you can study.
The College Careers Team also offer career information and guidance.
Lisa Pannell
Careers Lead & Level 6 Qualified
Careers Advisor
0113 2226000
L.Pannell@lcb.ac.uk
Careers Leadership and Contact Details
Careers & Employability at Leeds College of Building is led by Lisa Pannell, Careers Leader and Level 6 qualified Careers Adviser. Lisa is supported by a Careers Adviser currently in training and undertaking their Level 6 qualification.
The Careers Team:
Our careers team provide independent and impartial advice and guidance regarding career and further and higher education decisions. They can support you with CV writing, interview practice, UCAS application forms, apprenticeships and employment.
Our careers team are available weekdays between 9am – 3pm at both campuses.
Contact Details:
- Email: careers@lcb.ac.uk
- Telephone: 0113 222 6045
- In person: C21 (North Street) or Student Services (South Bank 1)
Careers Guidance At A Glance
At LCB, we’re committed to offering you professional support in preparation for your successful career. All students and apprentices are entitled to our impartial careers advice.
The types of support we offer includes:
- Personal guidance so you can understand your skills and interests which can help you identify your careers goals
- Support with enhancing your employability skills to accelerate your career
- Advice on writing a CV and cover letter
- Help preparing for interviews
- Advice on further qualifications and progression routes
Read our welcome from the Careers Team to see more of what our careers guidance can do for you. For more information on how the college handles careers check out our Careers Policy.
Our LCB Careers Programme
Leeds College of Building provides a structured Careers & Employability Programme for all learners, aligned with:
- Department for Education statutory guidance
- The Gatsby Benchmarks
- Careers & Enterprise Company framework
- Ofsted expectations for high-quality careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG)
The programme supports learners to explore options, develop employability skills and make informed decisions about education, training and employment.
A detailed overview of careers activities across the academic year is available in our LCB Careers Programme 2025–2026 which includes:
- Personal guidance appointments
- Employer encounters and careers events
- Labour Market Information (LMI)
- Employability skills development
- Progression and post-course planning
The programme supports:
- Learners aged 16–19
- Learners up to age 25 with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
- Adult learners
- Apprentices
How Learners Access Careers Support
All students aged 16–19, and those up to age 25 with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), are entitled to access independent, impartial personal careers guidance with a qualified careers adviser.
Learners can:
- Book appointments via their Progress Coach or tutor
- Contact the Careers Team directly
- Access careers activities and events throughout the academic year
High-priority learners (including SEND, EHCP, those at risk of becoming NEET, and looked-after children) are proactively offered one-to-one guidance appointments.
Parents and carers are welcome to attend appointments for learners under 18, or for EHCP learners up to age 25.
How Parents and Carers Access Information
Parents and carers can:
- Contact the Careers Team directly for information and guidance
- Attend personal guidance appointments where appropriate
- Request a record of all careers and employability activities and events their young person has been invited to, which are recorded on the colleges in-house system Collsys
This supports informed conversations about learners’ progression and next steps.
Support Information for Parents and Carers
Parents and carers play a key role when your young person is making their decision on what their next step will look like.Â
Luckily, there are several independent websites available to help you, help them.
Remember this can be overwhelming for both you and them. If you need some extra support, contact our careers team on careers@lcb.ac.uk
How Staff Access and Support the Careers Programme
Staff can support the delivery of the careers programme by:
- Referring learners for personal guidance appointments
- Requesting careers and employability sessions for their groups
- Supporting learners to engage with careers activities
A central record of careers activities is available through Collsys, enabling staff to view careers provision and learner engagement.
How Employers Engage with the Careers and Employability Programme
The Careers Team works in collaboration with Employability Officers within the College’s Partnerships and Skills Team. Employability Officers are responsible for organising encounters with employers and employees, and coordinating experiences of the workplace, ensuring learners have access to meaningful employer engagement and real-world experiences.
Employers support learners through a range of activities, including:
- Careers fairs and events
- Industry talks and demonstrations
- Mock interviews and employability sessions
- Employer-led projects
- Experiences of the workplace.
Employers who are interested in supporting the College’s careers and employability offer should contact the Partnerships and Skills Team via the College’s main switchboard on 0113 222 6000.
Measuring and Assessing Impact
The impact of the Careers & Employability Programme is measured and reviewed through:
- Careers & Enterprise Company Compass tool, used to evaluate the College’s careers provision against the Gatsby Benchmarks and track progress over time
- Student feedback collected after careers activities through Collsys, accessible by students, staff and parents
- Ongoing review of participation, engagement and outcomes
Feedback and benchmark assessments are used to evaluate the effectiveness of the careers programme and to support continuous improvement.
Gatsby Benchmarks and Compass Tool
Our programme is evaluated against the Gatsby Benchmarks, a national framework of eight benchmarks that define world-class careers provision and are referenced in Department for Education statutory guidance.
The Compass tool is a free online self-assessment tool that helps colleges evaluate their careers programme against the Gatsby Benchmarks and identify strengths and areas for improvement.
- Learn more about the Gatsby Benchmarks here: Gatsby Benchmarks overview
- Find out how Compass works here: Compass tool information
Review of Information
This careers information is reviewed annually.
Next review date: July 2026
Our commitment to you
We are professional
We follow the Code of Ethics. This means that our careers team are accountable for their career development programme.
We are impartial
We will always put you first. The information and guidance that our careers team offer puts your best interest as our main priority
We are accessible
Our careers team are available at both campuses every weekday. As well as being available via email
Skillsometer
Not sure what you want your future to look like? Take the Skillsometer quiz to find out which jobs match your skills and interests.