South West College Construction Traineeship students are involved in supporting local communities by participating in a number of Project Based Learning initiatives.

Students complete a L2 Transversal Skills qualification alongside their Vocational programme. This gives them the opportunity to engage with Industry and Communities to improve their problem solving and decision-making skills through our EPIC programme. The EPIC programme is one of many initiatives that offers projects for our students to complete based around real life solutions for real life problems. Everyone benefits including local businesses, organisations and communities and it is a great way for students at the Omagh, Enniskillen and Dungannon campuses to showcase their creative skills, win prizes and benefit from future employment opportunities.

Gemma Dunn, EPIC Project Based Learning Coordinator said: “Offering projects like this for our students to complete based around problems in an organisation, allows students from entry level to honours degree to develop their skills in collaboration, communication, confidence, resilience while completing tasks and projects. It prepares students for job roles in the 21st Century and will help grow our community in the future. In return local businesses and organisations benefit from ideas from our students and their experience”.

John Mc Teggart, Deputy Head of School Natural and Built Environment said: “Project Based Learning is an intricate part of activities undertaken while learning a trade, and these projects further develop their problem solving and decision-making skills by identifying and solving real life problems. The PBL EPIC model with its 4 stages (Explore, Plan, Implement, Consider) sets the context for carrying out the necessary stages for problem solving. The students have really embraced this concept and have shown great initiative with many projects being developed, and some already completed”.

Construction Trades at SWC provide invaluable practical experience and knowledge as well as a pathway to other professions in Natural and Built Environment outside the role of an experienced craftsperson, such as Civil Engineering, Building Services with Sustainable Energy and Construction Engineering and Management.

For more information or to apply for a course in September 2023, visit Construction & Trades

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Introduction to plumbing

Omagh Further Education Construction Trades Level 1 Part-Time

This course is suitable for participants of all ages who enjoy DIY and want to develop basic plumbing skills. You will learn how to use a range of hand tools while completing a small project and gaining a Level 1 Unit/Qualification.

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Level 2 Wet Trades (Brickwork)Traineeship/Apprentice NI

Enniskillen (Tech & Skills) Omagh Apprenticeships Construction Trades Level 2 Full-Time

The Level 2 Wet Trades qualification has been designed to develop and recognize your skills, knowledge and competence so that you can work in the construction industry as a competent tradesperson. South West College offers Level 2 qualifications for Brickwork/bricklayers.

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Level 3 Plumbing & Heating Apprenticeship NI

Enniskillen (Tech & Skills) Omagh Apprenticeships Construction Trades Level 3 Part-Time

The Level 3 Plumbing & Heating qualification has been developed for delivery in a working environment. This means you need to be employed to study this qualification. The course has been designed to develop and recognise your skills, knowledge and competence so that you can work as a plumber or progress onto further study.

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Level 2 Plumbing & Heating - Traineeship/Apprenticeship NI

Enniskillen (Tech & Skills) Omagh Apprenticeships Construction Trades Level 2 Full-Time

This qualification is intended for those who want to gain the practical skills and knowledge in the plumbing and heating sector to work as a competent tradesperson.

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Level 1 Plumbing Studies

Enniskillen (Tech & Skills) Omagh Apprenticeships Construction Trades Level 1 Full-Time

This Level 1 Plumbing qualification is for learners wanting to learn the basic skills and knowledge involved in plumbing. The qualification covers a range of basic tasks and underpinning knowledge involved in plumbing.

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OCN NI Developing Carpentry Hand Skills

Dungannon Enniskillen (Tech & Skills) Omagh Further Education Construction Trades Level 1 Part-Time

This course is suitable for participants of all ages who enjoy working with their hands and want to develop basic carpentry hand skills. You will learn how to use a range of hand tools while completing a small project and gaining a L1 Unit/Qualification

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Level 1 Joinery

Dungannon Enniskillen (Tech & Skills) Omagh Apprenticeships Construction Trades Level 1 Full-Time

This Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery qualification is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career within the Construction industry. Learners will benefit from tutors with industry experience, state of the art facilities and resources and real work experience.

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Level 1 Brickwork

Enniskillen (Tech & Skills) Omagh Apprenticeships Construction Trades Level 1 Full-Time

This Level 1 Brickwork qualification has been designed to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary for progression to further training at Level 2. It is also designed to allow you as an employee to demonstrate your competence in an employment role within the sector.

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Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery (Woodworking Skills)Traineeship/Apprenticeship NI

Dungannon Enniskillen (Tech & Skills) Omagh Apprenticeships Construction Trades Level 2 Full-Time

This Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery qualification is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career within the Construction industry. It is necessary for applicants to be in appropriate employment or work placement. The course supports the knowledge and Skills development required for access to the Carpentry or Joinery working environment as a competent tradesperson....

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Level 2 Wet Trades (Plastering)Traineeship/Apprentice NI

Enniskillen (Tech & Skills) Apprenticeships Construction Trades Level 2 Full-Time

The Level 2 Wet Trades qualification has been designed to develop and recognize your skills, knowledge and competence so that you can work in the construction industry as a competent tradesperson. South West College offers Level 2 qualifications for plastering.

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Level 3 Site Joinery Apprenticeship NI

Dungannon Enniskillen (Tech & Skills) Omagh Apprenticeships Construction Trades Level 3 Part-Time

This Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Site Joinery qualification is designed to equip learners with the Knowledge and Skills to pursue a career within the Construction industry. Site Carpentry is site based working on domestic and commercial buildings. You will need to be employed to study this qualification. The course supports the Knowledge and Skills development requirements for access to all levels i...

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Level 3 Brickwork Apprenticeship NI

Omagh Apprenticeships Construction Trades Level 3 Part-Time

This Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Brickwork qualification has been developed for delivery in a working environment. This means you need to be employed to study this qualification. This course has been designed to develop and recognise your skills, knowledge and competence so that you can work within the construction industry or progress onto further learning.

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