25 www.preston.ac.uk CONSTRUCTION & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT “ ALUMNI PROFILE JOINER Joiners specialise in building the fittings of a house, furniture, doors, windows, stairs, tables and bookshelves just to name a few. To become a joiner, you’ll typically study to Level 2 in the classroom, or to Level 3 through an Apprenticeship. CAREER SPOTLIGHT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES • Bricklayer • Civil Engineer • Decorator • Electrician • Gas Engineer • Joiner • Plasterer • Plumber • Site Labourer • Trainee Quantity or Building Surveyor • Trainee Site or Project Manager • Trainee Architect UP TO £38,000 117,022 UK JOBS IN 2022 4,065 JOBS IN PRESTON ” OLIVER STUDIED T-Level Professional Construction DESTINATION Architecture at Liverpool John Moores University Joining Preston College from Holy Cross Catholic High School, Oliver enrolled on to the innovative T-Level in Professional Construction combining classroom study with industry placements. Oliver has completed his course gaining a distinction grade, which has enabled him to progress to study Architecture at Liverpool John Moores University. “I’ve always wanted to be an architect and this course has really helped me develop my confidence. My tutors have really helped me and pushed me to achieve my goals. I have completed two work placements, one at an architect’s firm and one at a quantity surveyors, these helped me gain an insight into the construction industry as a whole.”
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