Have you seen our excellent facilities?
We have some of the best facilities for construction students including:
Build a firm foundation for a career in the construction industry! Construction is the creation of the built environment. A career in this sector makes a positive impact on society and a lasting contribution for places, people and communities.
Our specialist facilities and work with several varied employers help to give you the best possible learning experience, and will equip you with the knowledge and skills that are needed for a career in construction and building services.
Working on different projects and with different clients means work is always super interesting and varied. You will need to be able to work well in a team, solve problems and make decisions, have excellent communication and organisational skills and digital technology skills.
You'll study this subject full-time at Ashington Campus and Berwick Campus. You will have access to specialist construction workshops for hands-on experience in brickwork, carpentry and joinery, plumbing and electrical installation and Industry standard construction equipment
We work with the following employers to help you get career ready and gain real work skills: TOLENT Living, EGGER UK, RobertsonTimber Engineering/Homes, Akzo Nobel,British Gypsum, Surgo Construction.
We have some of the best facilities for construction students including:
Industry-standard workshops for plumbing, construction multi-skill, electrical, brickwork, and carpentry and joinery.
Each workshop has dedicated resources with power tools, industry-standard hand tools, test equipment, and access equipment.
Northumberland College, as part of college group EPNE, receives an Outstanding rating across the board in its latest Ofsted inspection.
November 26, 2024
Northumberland College have secured National Lottery funding for their project ‘Saddle up for Mental Health.’
April 8, 2025
Staff were recognised for their contribution to the community and for their work supporting students to succeed in their education.
April 8, 2025
Students are on a heartfelt mission to raise money to support two charities that are making a profound difference in the lives of many.
April 4, 2025