Kirklees College Construction

📢 Calling all local construction companies, contractors and suppliers 📢

You're invited to our Construction Trade Fair on Wednesday 22 April at Brunel Construction Centre.

Register your interest here 👉 https://ow.ly/H9O350YBFpQ

🚰 DIY Plumbing

Want to safely carry out basic plumbing tasks at home? Join our 6-week part-time course at the Brunel Construction Centre starting 5 March.

Learn essential plumbing skills, health and safety, and how to use the tools and equipment required for common home plumbing tasks. Perfect for learners with little or no previous experience. Please bring a pair of safety boots (steel toe).

🕔 Class times: Thursday evenings, 5.30pm – 8.30pm
📅 Start date: 5 March
⏰ Duration: 6 weeks, part-time
📍 Where: Brunel Construction Centre
🎓 Level: No prior qualification needed

👉 Enrol now: https://ow.ly/ktXu50Y5ZlX

💡 DIY Electrical

Want to safely carry out basic electrical tasks at home? Join our 6-week part-time course at the Brunel Construction Centre starting 5 March.

Learn essential electrical skills, health and safety, and how to use the tools and equipment required for common home electrical tasks. This course is perfect for learners with little or no previous experience. Please bring a pair of safety boots (steel toe).

🕔 Class times: Thursday evenings, 5.30pm – 8.30pm
📅 Start date: 5 March
⏰ Duration: 6 weeks, part-time
📍 Where: Brunel Construction Centre
🎓 Level: No prior qualification needed

👉 Enrol now: https://www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk/courses-for-adult-learners/DIY_Electrical/25-26/

🧱 DIY Brickwork

Want to develop your bricklaying skills? Join our 6-week part-time course at the Brunel Construction Centre starting 5 March.

You’ll learn basic bricklaying tasks, including preparing materials, setting out, building walls, and jointing/pointing techniques. The course also covers health and safety, as well as the tools and equipment you’ll need.

On completion, you could progress to our E3 Award in Bricklaying or other DIY courses such as joinery or plastering. Please bring a pair of safety boots (steel toe).

🕔 Class times: Thursday evenings, 5.30pm – 8.30pm
📅 Start date: 5 March
⏰ Duration: 6 weeks, part-time
📍 Where: Brunel Construction Centre
🎓 Level: No prior qualification needed

👉 Enrol now: https://ow.ly/sP1s50Y5Zhj,

🔨 Women’s Introduction to Basic DIY – Beginner-Friendly Course

Want to feel confident tackling basic DIY tasks at home? Join our 2-week part-time course at the Brunel Construction Centre starting 6 March.

Learn how to safely put up shelves, curtain rails, and complete other common DIY tasks. Following the success of our International Women’s Day DIY class last year, this is one of three women-only events in 2025/26, designed to help you take the first steps in home improvements.

📅 Start date: 6 March
⏰ Duration: 2 weeks, part-time
📍 Where: Brunel Construction Centre
🎓 Level: No prior qualification needed

👉 Enrol now: https://ow.ly/UUoS50Y5Zcc

Our apprentices have the skills, now they need your votes! 🗳️🔥

Representing Kirklees College in the City & Guilds Showcase Challenge 🛠️, they created an incredible heritage-inspired masterpiece in just a 3 × 3 metre space — with no power tools allowed! ✨

Their creativity, skill and passion have been outstanding, and the People’s Award is now in your hands 🙌

⏰ Voting closes on Sunday 15 February
🎥 Watch their journey and vote here: https://ow.ly/KxyG50YbzuX

🧱 Introduction to Wall & Floor Tiling – Beginner-Friendly Course

Want to gain confidence in your DIY skills? Join our 2-week part-time course at the Brunel Construction Centre starting 6 March.

Learn the basics of tiling, including surface preparation, applying adhesive, cutting, and adhering tiles. This course will give you the skills and knowledge to confidently complete your next tiling project at home.

📅 Start date: 6 March
⏰ Duration: 2 weeks, part-time
📍 Where: Brunel Construction Centre
🎓 Level: No prior qualification needed

👉 Enrol now: https://ow.ly/RrUz50Y5Z9L

🪑 Introduction to Upholstery – Beginner-Friendly Course

Want to learn upholstery techniques? Join our 2-week introductory course at the Brunel Construction Centre starting 11 March.

Explore core upholstery skills for furniture, perfect for design enthusiasts and anyone interested in upcycling. You’ll get hands-on experience using industry-standard equipment, guided every step of the way by an expert tutor.

📅 Start date: 11 March
⏰ Duration: 2 weeks, part-time
📍 Where: Brunel Construction Centre
🎓 Level: No prior qualification needed

👉 Enrol now: https://ow.ly/2J8A50Y5Z7P

🎨 Introduction to Plastering & Decorative Plastering – Beginner-Friendly Course

Want to learn the basics of plastering? Join our 6-hour part-time course at the Brunel Construction Centre on 13 and 20 March.

Learn how to identify the right type of plaster for the job, use the correct tools safely, and gain hands-on experience guided by an expert in plaster casting. This course will give you the confidence to progress onto our 6-week DIY Plastering course to develop more advanced skills.

📅 Dates: 13 & 20 March
⏰ Duration: 6 hours
📍 Where: Brunel Construction Centre
🎓 Level: No prior qualification needed

👉 Enrol now: https://ow.ly/Xxc850Y5Z5o

Our apprentices have the skills, and now they need your votes! 🗳️🔥

Representing Kirklees College in the City & Guilds Showcase Challenge 🛠️, they’ve created an incredible heritage-inspired masterpiece in just a 3 × 3 metre space — with no power tools allowed! ✨

Their creativity, skill and passion have been outstanding, and now the People’s Award is in your hands 🙌

🎥 Watch their journey and vote here: https://ow.ly/yKUq50YbzuW

🪚 Introduction to Joinery & Powertools – Beginner-Friendly Course

Want to learn the basics of joinery? Join our 2-week part-time course at the Brunel Construction Centre starting 13 March.

Learn how to identify and safely use hand tools and power tools to complete DIY projects at home. This course will build your confidence with hobbyist equipment and prepare you for more advanced techniques.

Once you complete this course, you’ll be ready to progress onto our 6-week DIY Joinery course.

🕘 Class times: 9.00am–12.00pm
📅 Start date: 13 March
⏰ Duration: 2 weeks, part-time
📍 Where: Brunel Construction Centre
🎓 Level: No prior qualification needed

👉 Enrol now: https://www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk/courses-for-adult-learners/Introduction_to_Joinery_and_Powertools/25-26/