Builder Training Centres provide short courses in plumbing, plastering, bricklaying, tiling, carpentry, roofing, roof construction, kitchen fitting, electrical and VRQ Level 2 Domestic Installers Certificate (Part P).

The courses are very much hands-on, with tools and equipment explained and demonstrated by the instructors. Fact sheets are supplied, so there is no need for written work.

If you are already in the building trade wishing to extend your knowledge to other areas, a DIY enthusiast or a beginner wishing to do your own home repairs, looking for a new career or looking to set up your own business, you are sure to find a suitable course at our Centre.

Frequently, people who have completed our courses can recover the entire cost in just one or two jobs! They either save money, by not having to call a specialist in or utilise their new skills in an earning capacity. Basically, our courses work!

The friendly staff are here to help you learn your chosen skill in a practical, hands-on environment. The instructors are highly experienced tradesmen who have spent many years working within the industry and teaching the trades. They will ensure your training will be to the highest standards. The small class sizes mean individual attention, enabling you to work in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and become competent.

COURSES HELD AT WADDON STATION, CROYDON, SURREY

The courses are held in The Station Buildings at Waddon Station, Epsom Road, Croydon, Surrey. Getting here is easy, with Waddon Station having a direct rail link with Victoria, London Bridge and Clapham Junction Stations.

We are about 10 miles from Junction 7 on the M25 or Junction 8 on the M23. We will send you a map and travel information with your booking confirmation and details of local hotels and B&B’s if required. There is free parking nearby and our facilities include a modest canteen. We also carry a wide range of reasonably priced tools.

As all the courses are practical, you may get dirty so you should bring working clothes. We do supply all the tools and materials you need while you are here, but you must have steel toe-cap footwear to wear throughout the course.

You are very welcome to visit our centre at any time during opening hours, weekday or weekends.

FLEXIBLE COURSES HELD DURING THE WEEK AND AT WEEKENDS

Our 5 day courses run Monday to Friday, the core hours being 9 am until 4 pm, but as our courses are syllabus based this may vary slightly depending on the speed of the class. Our 2 day courses run from 8.45 am until 4 pm, but are also based on the speed of the class. Many of our 5 day courses can also be taken as a splitter course which is 4 days over 2 consecutive weekends. The syllabus is the same but the days are typically 8.30 am until 5 pm. Ladies are frequent attendees on all of our courses.

Multi-course packages, including accommodation, can be arranged if required. Discounts are available but please call the centre for up to the minute pricing and packages. We will do all we can to meet your specific requirements.

You will be issued with a Certificate from the Builder Training Centre on completion of the course showing the subject covered which can count towards your continuous professional development. We are a member of the Guild of Master Craftsmen.

We are a totally independent company trading as Builder Training Centres Ltd.

CALL US NOW TO FIND OUT MORE OR TO BOOK ONE OF OUR POPULAR COURSES ON 0800 389 2775 OR 020 8649 9340