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Testimonials

The courses at Building Skills Academy provide a good stepping stone to a new future and are excellent value for money.

Will Clay

Plastering course, Tiling course, Kitchen Fitting course, Carpentry course, and Plumbing training courses in West Berkshire.

The Building Skills Academy is now into its seventh year and continues to provide that special low volume class size course making it easier for you the student and instructor to communicate. It is so essential to involve all students from the minute the course starts and with small numbers on each course we are able to achieve the maximum participation by all students.

The Building Skills Academy will help you achieve skills to enable you carry out the majority of maintenance work around your home from bricklaying, plastering, plumbing, tiling, carpentry and fitting your own kitchen.

The benefits of completing a course at the Building Skills Academy training centre are:

·         Short intensive practical 5 day courses

·         Economically priced

·         All tools and materials provided with end of course notes or a book

·         Conveniently  located on Greenham Business Park, Newbury with lots of free parking

·         You receive a value for money service with no hidden costs – prices include VAT

·         Pay a deposit on booking and the balance at the start of your course

·         Additional advice and help if required after completing your course for up to 6 months

If you want to learn a lot on everything to help you carry out competent all-round home maintenance or similar there is a handyman course for you, or you may wish to specialise in a particular area like a bathroom or kitchen installation.  You can be trained in those subjects relevant to the job you wish to undertake.

As a handyman you have the freedom to carry out a complete repair or refurbishment in your home or provide the same service for customers.  There is no better way to impress potential customers than to show them that they only need one person to complete the work to be done, saving them time and money.

A career as a handyman is guaranteed to be varied, as no 2 jobs will be the same and you can enjoy the benefits of self-employment.   The skills of a multi-skilled tradesman/woman are very much in demand with maintenance companies, local authorities and housing associations.  To become a handyman we offer you training in: - bricklaying, carpentry, kitchen fitting with worktop cutting, plastering, plumbing and tiling.

Our range of courses is ideal for anyone facing redundancy and wishes to retrain. Special discounts are offered to companies offering staff a redundancy package which includes a Handyman multi-skills training course.

 The Building Skills Academy is located just south of Newbury, West Berkshire, on the A339 - Newbury to Basingstoke.

The Building Skills Academy offers you the opportunity to train in one of six building skills tailored for you if you are thinking about a career change or wishing to undertake home maintenance or property renovation. At the Building Skills Academy you learn the skills you want, in order for you to carry out your building aspirations, by taking one of our short introductory courses in Bricklaying, Plastering, Wall and Floor Tiling, Plumbing, Kitchen Fitting, First and Second fix Carpentry. Additionally, for those of you wishing to take on the more adventurous building tasks then why not have a look at our tailor made handyman course that combines four of our individual building skills courses offering you much broader training at a discounted price!

Our Guarantee

If at the end of your first day of your selected course you are not absolutely delighted with the training you are receiving from the Building Skills Academy, we will refund every penny of your course fee, or offer you another 5 day course - whichever you prefer.

Reasons Why

Whether you are looking for a basic introduction to the skills needed to improve, upgrade, or renovate your home; or you are considering a change in career and need a solid grounding in a skilled trade that will let you ditch th 9-to-5 and start a business of your own, the Building Skills Academy has a course that's perfectly suited to you.

Expert Tuition

First and foremost, when you attend a Building Skills Academy course, you will only ever find highly qualified, time served instructors who are ready and able to pass on their expert knowledge. You will learn not just the theory behind the skills you need, but how those skills are applied in the real world, with invaluable hints and tips that you won't get from an instruction book.  All our courses are practical hands on courses.  You will leave the Building Skills Academy at the end of your course with gppd practical skills.

Versatility

You have access to building skills courses that are broken into six key areas: Plastering, Kitchen fitting, Tiling, Carpentry, Plumbing and Bricklaying. With each course typically running for one week, you can quickly build up a wide range of skills, or choose to specialise in one area.

Tuition for all

We know that 'builders' can carry a certain reputation - loud, brash and a little intimidating! Well at the Building Skills Academy you'll find that all our instructors are polite, friendly and extremely helpful - so if you have ever passed up a course because you thought you wouldn't like the environment, this is the place for you!

Since it's inception, the Building Skills Academy has seen over 2000 students pass through it's doors. We've taught men and women, young and old, from all walks of life - so come on down, and put us to the test!

The Right Environment

At the Building Skills Academy, you will find the focus is on quality, not quantity. Whitchever course you elect to take, you'll find yourself in a small group, giving you ample time with your instructor to get the greatest benefit from the knowledge they have to share with you. You will also find yourself in a spacious and well-appointed training building that gives you all the room you need to put your skills into practice - whether it's plastering the inside of a room, building a brick wall from scratch, tiling a bathroom, or fitting a kitchen. There's no cramped "workstations" - just plenty of space for you to get things right.

Our Guarantee

Our focus is on giving you the skills you need to move forward - either into your own projects or towards a qualification that can set you on the road to a brand new career. We are so confident in the training we offer, that we give you one simple guarentee:

If after the first day you are not absolutely delighted with the training you receive from the Building Skills Academy, we will refund every penny of your course fee, or offer you another 5 day course - whichever you prefer.

So, whether you are considering home improvements, or looking to take the next step towards a new career, call the Building Skills Academy today.

"Visit our facilities at any time”

We are based in New Greenham Park, south of Newbury town centre on the Newbury to Basingstoke A339. We have a large car park and on site café facilities. Details of local B&B’s can be found under our accommodation section. You are welcome to visit our facilities at any time, either call us on 01635 522007 or email us HERE and make an appointment, or call in and we'll show you around our facilities and let you talk to our current students.

Building Skills with the Building Skills Academy!

Building Skills Academy, 80 Main Street, New Greenham Park, Thatcham. Berkshire. RG19 6HW
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