Our construction courses include lots of opportunities for you to get hands-on experience of the world of work, including:Work experience with businesses like Willmott Dixon, CEC Electrical and Heat Safe LtdOpportunities to enter WorldSkills competitions to showcase your skills against the best students from around the worldEngagement with guest speakers from businesses like Willmott DixonAccess to free training, tools and an opportunity to work in construction through dry lining specialist, Grays, thanks to NHC's partnership with the Construction Skills Academy.Carpentry: you'll learn the skills needed as a carpenter to cut, join, shape and construct timber structures such as floors, studwork and roofs and to install items such as skirting boards, doors, kitchen units and staircases. You'll learn how to use and maintain a wide variety of both hand tools and power tools. You'll develop and use a keen eye for detail and accurate measurement in the reading and producing of plans and drawings.Through this course you'll learn about:Health, safety and welfare in construction and associated industriesTechnical information and quantities Construction technologyMaintaining and using carpentry and joinery hand toolsProducing woodworking joints.