Builder Training Centres Limited

The Builder Training Centre (The BTC) has been established since 2003 and specialises in short intensive Practical Hands-on Construction Courses and Handyman DIY Courses for men and women with little or no experience. We also offer Electrical Courses for Beginners and Electrical Qualification Courses up to Level 3 for those looking to register as a Domestic Installer, or qualify as an Electrician.

If you are a beginner or an improver looking for DIY or building skills, electrical training, a new career or a second income, we are able to help you.

All of our courses are short courses (no more than 5 days). As a City & Guilds Approved Centre (No 007253) and EAL Approved Centre (No L1944EW) ), we offer a very high standard of quality training. All the classes are small and we offer the flexibility of weekday, weekend and evening courses. Our prices are very competitive, and additional savings can be made by booking multiple courses.

Whether you are an individual, an employer or an employee, we are confident we offer courses for everyone. We also have many years experience running bespoke courses for companies, so if you can’t find a course that suits you, please call us to discuss further. In addition we offer resettlement training packages for the Armed Forces, which include accommodation and meals.

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Fibreglass / GRP Flat Roofing Course

Full instruction will be provided in the use of tools, and a selection of tools will be available for purchase from reception at any time during or after your course. Cure-It is formed in situ to create a waterproof membrane that covers a whole roof without any seams, joints or...

£150

Home Maintenance DIY Course

On the DIY Home Maintenance Training Course, you will learn as much as possible in the time allocated and will include, but not be limited to, the following: ■The correct use of power tools, such as drills and mitre saws and associated bits ■Correct use of basic hand tools...

£175

DIY Electrical Course for beginners

The 2 day Foundation Electrical course is for students wishing to learn electrics who have little or no experience or tradesmen who have not previously undertaken this type of work. It is ideally suited to those people looking for DIY purposes, or those looking to progress on to the 2 day...

£195

Combined 2394 and 2395 Inspection and Testing Course

City & Guilds Combined 2394 and 2395 Course Content: ■Understanding the difference between Initial and Periodic Inspections and tests ■Completing the safe isolation of electrical circuits and installations ■Initial verification of electrical installations ■Inspecting and testing existing installations ■Completing the inspection of electrical installations prior to their being placed into service ...

£875

Plastering Training Course

The practical hands-on Foundation Plastering Course is ideal for those with little or no experience. Students will be working in bays with a window opening and a mock up chimney breast. During this weekday or weekend course you will learn the correct use of plastering tools as well as learning about...

£350

Carpentry Course

This practical Carpentry Course is set out to enable you to learn the skills of carpentry and joinery. The course will give you as many carpentry and joinery skills as possible. You will learn how to construct a variety of commonly used joints such as a mortice and tennon joint, corner...

£395

Burglar Alarm Installation Course

This practical Security Alarm Installation Course is set out to enable you to learn the skills of Alarm Installation. The course will give you as many skills as possible. This course has been specifically designed for people with little or no experience who are looking to gain practical experience of installing...

£425

City & Guilds 17th Edition 2382-12 Course

This City & Guilds 17th Edition 2382-12 electrical course is intended to ensure that all students are fully conversant with the IEE Wiring Regulations, as recognised by the British Standards Institute, BS 7671, concerning the safe use and operation of electrical equipment and systems. The 17th Edition training course covers areas...

£415

Roof Tiling Course

This basic hands-on practical course will enable you to learn the many aspects of roof tiling. You will be working on a specially designed mock-up roof at ground level with a dormer window and a velux window. You will learn techniques on how to carry out repairs on an existing roof....

£450

City & Guilds 2394-01 Inspection and Testing Course

City & Guilds 2394-01 Initial Verification Course Content: Principles, practices and legislation for the initial verification of electrical installations with statutory and non-statutory regulations and requirements, to enable students to inspect, test, commission and certificate electrical installations. ■Requirements for completing the safe isolation of electrical circuits and installations ■Requirements for...

£550