Construction Skills Centre

The Construction Skills Centre in Witney has been built to last, developing talents in carpentry and joinery, plumbing, electrics and other trades.

The Centre, which opened in 2015 and cost a total of £2m, provides students from all study levels with access to high-quality tools, facilities and teaching. Whether it’s school leavers on the path to a career as a skilled tradesperson or adult learners looking for some DIY knowledge, the multi-level layout within the Centre can accommodate groups of all sizes.

On the top level, students will find multiple work benches for electrical circuitry and plumbing purposes and industry-standard tools, including Irwin Hilmor pipe and tube benders, Rothenberger cutters and large stocks of materials.

Naturally, on our courses there is a focus on the proper use of these tools and materials, and also planning projects correctly – this could be connecting bathroom units by welding copper pipework, making bespoke furniture, or learning any number of interesting and exciting skills.