You can attend a Further Education College or University to study, either part or full-time, in a range of areas related to construction and the built environment:

• Construction Awards (Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced) are qualifications for craft occupations – they do not require any proof of site based work.
• First Diploma – a full-time qualification which gives background knowledge to various jobs allowing you to keep your options open for continuing education or entry into craft or technical employment.
• Vocational Certificate of Education Advanced Level (AVCE) - an alternative to traditional A Levels, where you study the general aspects of Construction and the Built Environment.
• National Certificate/Diploma (NC/ND); Higher National Certificate/Diploma (HNC/HND) – You could start studying your NC at 16 and progress to the HNC or HND. Alternatively, if you have A Levels or Scottish Highers you could start at 18 on the HNC or HND.
• Foundation Degree – Providing a mix of vocational and academic learning, this is a good starting point if you want to move to a technical, supervisory and management job.
• Degrees – These allow you to develop in an area of your choice - for example, Architecture, Construction Management, Civil Engineering. You will usually study for three years or longer via full-time, part-time or sandwich study.
• Professional qualifications – Many professional institutions have professional qualifications as a route to professional membership for their specialism e.g. engineering, building or architecture.