ACE Training - Construction Skills Taster Programme

Details

Location

Oxfordshire

Closing date

30 June 2026

Age required

16+

Number of positions

15+

Pay

N/A

Description

Thinking about a career in construction? Our Construction Skills Taster Programme is a great way to gain hands-on experience, learn new skills and get ahead before starting our Pre-Apprentice programme in September.

You can choose to start on one of the following pathways:

Carpentry Kick-Start
Brickwork Boot Camp

If you change your mind, there is flexibility to switch pathways during the course, giving you the chance to try different trades.

To give learners more flexibility during the summer period, the programme now runs as two separate three-week courses where students will attend Wednesday – Friday each week.

Intake 1
Wednesday 15 July – Friday 31 July

Intake 2
Wednesday 3 August – Friday 21 August

We offer a free minibus service from Bicester, Banbury and Witney, however places are limited, so early booking is recommended.

Further information

"This programme is great as it gives you a good insight and understanding into the trade and allows you to get to know your tutors and the team and make friends before the September start."
— Scott, 2025 learner