🎄✨ It’s the most wonderful time of the year…

and this December, we’re adding a sprinkle of holiday magic by introducing Abingdon & Witney College’s Advent Calendar 2024 🎅.

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Train for a new career, to recertify a qualification or gain some DIY skills

Through our part-time construction courses, you can specialise in plumbing, gas engineering, carpentry, and property maintenance. No matter your starting level or aspiration for learning, we have plenty of courses for you to choose from.

Modern and innovative learning spaces

Whether you join us in Abingdon, Witney, or Bicester, you will study in one of our modern and innovative construction hubs; all equipped with the tools and practice space you need to hone your skills.

Across our Campuses we have invested in creating practical, modern learning spaces for our construction courses. Our teaching spaces are far from traditional classrooms and replicate domestic and commercial set-ups. In all our training centres you will have access to the full range of tools and materials you need to learn your trade. Throughout your course you will be supported by our expert tutors who all have an abundance of practical experience in industry and know how to get the best out of their students.

Learn a new skill or gain your next qualification

Whether you are looking to develop your DIY skills or improve your professional qualifications, we can help. We have courses to help you learn the basics and confidently tackle more projects around the house or gain a new certificate.

We are constantly looking for ways to offer the most to our students and we are passionate about ensuring our training best prepares you for what you want to do next.

All our training facilities have state-of-the-art equipment and we have recently made large developments to stay on top of emerging renewable technologies, including our new Renewable Technology Suite.

Alongside our course offerings teaching traditional plumbing, gas engineering, carpentry, and property maintenance; through Abingdon & Witney College you can now learn to install and maintain new and emerging green technology.

Part Time Construction courses

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Part Time XSAU039P

If you're a practicing electrician, you must comply with the regulations for electrical work, this qualification ensures that you are up-to-date with the latest industry regulation on wiring and the safe use and operation of electrical equipment and ...

1st Aug 2024 - 31st Jul 2025

Monday

Construction | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Airtightness and Weather Sealing

Part Time XSAV045P

"This practical workshop is delivered by experienced industry trainers and will equip building professionals with the knowledge and skills required for airtightness strategies and weather tightness in domestic dwellings.Delivered in our state-of-the-...

3rd Feb 2025 - 3rd Feb 2025

Monday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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BPEC Electrical Safe Isolation Course (Single and Three-Phase)

Part Time XSAU041P

The objectives of this training course are to enable learners to meet the requirements of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 in respect to safe isolation of electrical equipment and competence to prevent danger and injury....

1st Aug 2024 - 31st Jul 2025

Monday

Construction | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Carbon Literacy Training

Part Time XSAV013P

This interactive session communicates the key science and impacts of climate change. It explores personal and organisational carbon footprints and creates an awareness of the carbon costs and impacts of everyday activities. The course also provides t...

14th Jan 2025 - 14th Jan 2025

Tuesday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Carbon Literacy Training

Part Time XSAV016P

This interactive session communicates the key science and impacts of climate change. It explores personal and organisational carbon footprints and creates an awareness of the carbon costs and impacts of everyday activities. The course also provides t...

8th Jul 2025 - 8th Jul 2025

Tuesday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Carbon Literacy Training

Part Time XSAV014P

This interactive session communicates the key science and impacts of climate change. It explores personal and organisational carbon footprints and creates an awareness of the carbon costs and impacts of everyday activities. The course also provides t...

18th Mar 2025 - 18th Mar 2025

Tuesday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Carbon Literacy Training

Part Time XSAV015P

This interactive session communicates the key science and impacts of climate change. It explores personal and organisational carbon footprints and creates an awareness of the carbon costs and impacts of everyday activities. The course also provides t...

13th May 2025 - 13th May 2025

Tuesday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Certificate in Retrofit Level 2

Part Time XSAU033P

This qualification is suitable for tradespeople who desire to develop or improve their knowledge of retrofit in the construction industry especially PAS2035/2038. It is also for those without retrofit experience (electricians, joiners, plumbers, plas...

1st Aug 2024 - 31st Jul 2025

Various

Construction | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Domestic Air Source Heat Pump Installer - BPEC

Part Time XSAV005P

Recognised as the industry standard qualification in the installation of Air Source Heat Pumps this course is designed to upskill existing heating engineers to allow them to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the electrification of heatin...

16th Dec 2024 - 19th Dec 2024

Monday to Thursday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Domestic Air Source Heat Pump Installer - BPEC

Part Time XSAV006P

Recognised as the industry standard qualification in the installation of Air Source Heat Pumps this course is designed to upskill existing heating engineers to allow them to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the electrification of heatin...

20th Jan 2025 - 23rd Jan 2025

Monday to Thursday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Domestic Air Source Heat Pump Installer - BPEC

Part Time XSAV007P

Recognised as the industry standard qualification in the installation of Air Source Heat Pumps this course is designed to upskill existing heating engineers to allow them to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the electrification of heatin...

24th Feb 2025 - 27th Feb 2025

Monday to Thursday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS)

Part Time XSAV058P

Developed in conjunction with MCS, this course is specifically aimed at existing practicing electricians, electrical technicians, and engineers with experience of electrical installations and associated inspection and testing, giving them the necessa...

20th Feb 2025 - 31st Jul 2025

Thursday & Friday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Environmental Awareness Including Introduction to Heat Pumps

Part Time XSAU001P

This one day course will give you a basic understanding of the environmental issues, risks, impacts, and opportunities available using modern technologies....

20th Jan 2025 - 20th Jan 2025

Monday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Environmental Awareness Including Introduction to Heat Pumps

Part Time XSAU003P

This one day course will give you a basic understanding of the environmental issues, risks, impacts, and opportunities available using modern technologies....

24th Mar 2025 - 24th Mar 2025

Monday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Environmental Awareness Including Introduction to Heat Pumps

Part Time XSAU002P

This one day course will give you a basic understanding of the environmental issues, risks, impacts, and opportunities available using modern technologies....

24th Feb 2025 - 24th Feb 2025

Monday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Environmental Awareness Including Introduction to Solar PV

Part Time XSAU007P

This one day course will give you a basic understanding of the environmental issues, risks, impacts, and opportunities available using modern technologies....

27th Jan 2025 - 27th Jan 2025

Monday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Environmental Awareness Including Introduction to Solar PV

Part Time XSAU008P

This one day course will give you a basic understanding of the environmental issues, risks, impacts, and opportunities available using modern technologies....

24th Feb 2025 - 24th Feb 2025

Monday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Environmental Awareness Including Introduction to Solar PV

Part Time XSAU009P

This one day course will give you a basic understanding of the environmental issues, risks, impacts, and opportunities available using modern technologies....

31st Mar 2025 - 31st Mar 2025

Monday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Environmental Awareness Including Introduction to Solar Thermal

Part Time XSAU006P

This one day course will give you a basic understanding of the environmental issues, risks, impacts, and opportunities available using modern technologies....

31st Mar 2025 - 31st Mar 2025

Monday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Environmental Awareness Including Introduction to Solar Thermal

Part Time XSAU005P

This one day course will give you a basic understanding of the environmental issues, risks, impacts, and opportunities available using modern technologies....

3rd Mar 2025 - 3rd Mar 2025

Monday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Introduction to Domestic Electrical Repairs

Part Time MSAU103P

Discover the fundamentals of electrical work in our adult evening class focused on basic electrical tasks. Whether you’re a homeowner wanting to understand your home’s electrical system or someone looking to undertake small electrical work at home, t...

16th Jan 2025 - 6th Mar 2025

Thursday

DIY | Construction

Abingdon Campus

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Introduction to Domestic Electrical Repairs

Part Time MSWU102P

An opportunity to get hands-on experience using the tools of the trade. Understand and practise how to work safely and skilfully. Start from the very basics and develop your skills along the way. Lots of top tips from experienced staff along the way....

14th Jan 2025 - 25th Feb 2025

Tuesday

DIY | Construction

Witney Campus

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Introduction to Domestic Electrical Repairs

Part Time MSAU104P

Discover the fundamentals of electrical work in our adult evening class focused on basic electrical tasks. Whether you’re a homeowner wanting to understand your home’s electrical system or someone looking to undertake small electrical work at home, t...

24th Apr 2025 - 12th Jun 2025

Thursday

DIY | Construction

Abingdon Campus

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Introduction To Rainwater Harvesting

Part Time XSAU012P

The Introduction to Rainwater Harvesting course will give you a basic introduction into how Rainwater Harvesting Systems can reduce your water usage and impact on the environment....

26th Mar 2025 - 26th Mar 2025

Wednesday

Construction | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Introduction To Rainwater Harvesting

Part Time XSAU011P

The Introduction to Rainwater Harvesting course will give you a basic introduction into how Rainwater Harvesting Systems can reduce your water usage and impact on the environment....

26th Feb 2025 - 26th Feb 2025

Wednesday

Construction | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Introduction To Rainwater Harvesting

Part Time XSAU010P

The Introduction to Rainwater Harvesting course will give you a basic introduction into how Rainwater Harvesting Systems can reduce your water usage and impact on the environment....

29th Jan 2025 - 29th Jan 2025

Wednesday

Construction | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Learn How to Maintain your Bicycle

Part Time IPKV402P

This workshop will teach you how to check and maintain your bicycle and to fix the most common problems that arise, to keep you safe when cycling. You will need to bring your bicycle with you....

15th Mar 2025 - 15th Mar 2025

Saturday

DIY | Construction

Gosford Hill School

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Level 3 Award in Domestic Retrofit Advice

Part Time XSZV001P

Retrofit Advisors play a key role in the UK reducing its carbon emissions by improving energy efficiency and retrofitting many of the country’s 27 million homes. The role of a Retrofit Advisor is all about customer service and engagement, making the ...

Flexible Start - 31st Jul 2025

Flexible

Construction | Net Zero Skills Hub

Online

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Level 3 Award in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations

Part Time XSAU034P

This qualification helps you to develop the knowledge and practical skills required to professionally carry out inspection and testing on electrical installations. This course is intended for electricians that hold relevant Level 3 Electrotechnical q...

1st Aug 2024 - 31st Jul 2025

Monday to Friday

Construction | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification

Part Time XSAV077P

The Experienced Worker qualification is for electricians who have been working in the industry, as a practising electrician, for at least 5 years (not including time spent in full or part time training) but have not formally completed an industry app...

14th Oct 2024 - 4th Jul 2025

Various

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Plumbing - Basic, Intermediate & Progressive

Part Time MSWU104P

Evening Basic, Intermediate and Progressive Plumbing courses available. Whether you are a beginner wanting to develop basic plumbing skills, or you’re an experienced learner wanting to expand your skill set, come and join us at our evening plumbing c...

14th Jan 2025 - 25th Feb 2025

Tuesday

DIY | Construction

Witney Campus

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Plumbing - Basic

Part Time MSAU106P

Join our adult evening class and unlock the mysteries of basic plumbing tasks! Whether you’re a homeowner eager to handle minor plumbing issues yourself or someone intrigued by the world of pipes and fixtures, this course is designed just for you....

24th Apr 2025 - 12th Jun 2025

Thursday

DIY | Construction

Abingdon Campus

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Plumbing - Basic, Intermediate & Progressive

Part Time MSWU105P

Evening Basic, Intermediate and Progressive Plumbing courses available. Whether you are a beginner wanting to develop basic plumbing skills, or you’re an experienced learner wanting to expand your skill set, come and join us at our evening plumbing c...

29th Apr 2025 - 17th Jun 2025

Tuesday

DIY | Construction

Witney Campus

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Plumbing and Heating - Level 2 - NVQ

Part Time XPKV000P

This will allow the learner to become a qualified plumber and is an industry recognised City & Guilds qualification....

4th Feb 2025 - 12th Jan 2026

Tuesday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre

Bicester Construction Skills Centre

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Requirements for the Design and Installation of Domestic EV Charging Installations Level 3

Part Time XSAV059P

This supplementary short course is aimed at practicing electricians interested in understanding how to design and install the range of electric vehicle supply equipment and systems available. Specifically designed for those proficient in designing lo...

10th Feb 2025 - 31st Jul 2025

Various

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Solar Photovoltaic Systems - NOS Mapped

Part Time XSAV057P

The aim of this course is to provide electricians with the skills and knowledge required to install small scale photovoltaic (PV) systems. The qualification has been structured to meet the requirements of the National Occupational Standards and is re...

17th Feb 2024 - 31st Jul 2025

Monday to Wednesday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Water Regulations (WRAS)

Part Time XSAV066P

The objective of this training course is to enable individuals to become familiar with the contents of the Regulations and Byelaws across the four nations. This theory-based course includes training and assessment in the Water Supply Regulations 1999...

20th Feb 2025 - 20th Feb 2025

Thursday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Water Regulations (WRAS)

Part Time XSAV067P

The objective of this training course is to enable individuals to become familiar with the contents of the Regulations and Byelaws across the four nations. This theory-based course includes training and assessment in the Water Supply Regulations 1999...

20th Mar 2025 - 20th Mar 2025

Thursday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Water Regulations (WRAS)

Part Time XSAV069P

The objective of this training course is to enable individuals to become familiar with the contents of the Regulations and Byelaws across the four nations. This theory-based course includes training and assessment in the Water Supply Regulations 1999...

15th May 2025 - 15th May 2025

Thursday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Water Regulations (WRAS)

Part Time XSAV070P

The objective of this training course is to enable individuals to become familiar with the contents of the Regulations and Byelaws across the four nations. This theory-based course includes training and assessment in the Water Supply Regulations 1999...

19th Jun 2025 - 19th Jun 2025

Thursday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Water Regulations (WRAS)

Part Time XSAV065P

The objective of this training course is to enable individuals to become familiar with the contents of the Regulations and Byelaws across the four nations. This theory-based course includes training and assessment in the Water Supply Regulations 1999...

16th Jan 2025 - 16th Jan 2025

Thursday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Water Regulations: Re-assessment

Part Time XSAV068P

The objective of this training course is to enable individuals to become familiar with the contents of the Regulations and Byelaws across the four nations. This theory-based course includes training and assessment in the Water Supply Regulations 1999...

17th Apr 2025 - 17th Apr 2025

Thursday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Woodworking - Basic, Intermediate & Progressive

Part Time MSWU107P

Our evening woodworking course teaches woodworking at three different levels in one space, on one night. This means it is the perfect place for you to advance your woodworking skills in an environment that will be supportive of you, no matter what yo...

29th Apr 2025 - 17th Jun 2025

Tuesday

DIY | Construction

Witney Campus

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Woodworking - Basic, Intermediate & Progressive

Part Time MSWU106P

Our evening woodworking course teaches woodworking at three different levels in one space, on one night. This means it is the perfect place for you to advance your woodworking skills in an environment that will be supportive of you, no matter what yo...

14th Jan 2025 - 25th Feb 2025

Tuesday

DIY | Construction

Witney Campus

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Woodworking - Intermediate

Part Time MSAU107P

Unlock the world of woodworking with our adult evening class focused on basic carpentry and joinery tasks! Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast looking to enhance your home, or someone interested in pursuing woodworking as a hobby or career, this course i...

16th Jan 2025 - 27th Feb 2025

Thursday

DIY | Construction

Abingdon Campus

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Woodworking - Progressive

Part Time MSAU108P

Progressive Woodworking Joinery Course (Furniture Making) offers an opportunity to enhance your continued skills learned at the intermediate level to mark out, cut and construct a console table incorporating power tools, traditional tools, and materi...

24th Apr 2025 - 12th Jun 2025

Thursday

DIY | Construction

Abingdon Campus

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