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York College Construction Centre, Osbaldwick
Construction Centre 1 - Brickwork
Large brickwork workshop
Purpose built classrooms
Computer room
Study area
Space for creating small and large scale models
Cutting facilities
Transportation vehicle and pallet lifters
Mixing facilities for mortar
Construction Centre 2 - Joinery
Joinery workshops
Purpose built classrooms
Duets canteen
Site joinery project area
Individual door hanging booths
Power tool room
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Construction Centre 1 - Brickwork
Says Jack Wardell, formerly Huntington School, Level 3 Bricklaying: “I like bricklaying, it's an art really. I get on ok with the practical and the theory, although I enjoy the practical side more. I am looking to get a job as an apprentice when I finish my qualification.”
Says Greg Frain, formerly Millthorpe School, Level 3 Brickaying: “The tutors are good at their jobs. I want to lay bricks as fast as I can, the quicker you are the more money you can earn.”
Says James Wilson, formerly Joseph Rowntree School, Level 3 Bricklaying: “I was a labourer in my uncle's business but I was laid off due to the recession, and that was when I decided to come to College and learn a trade. Work is picking up now and I intend working for my uncle, but this time as a bricklayer. My younger brother is doing the same as me, he is currently in his second year at College. Eventually we all hope to work together in the business.”
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Construction Centre 2 - Joinery
Says Matthew Turnbull (formerly Norton College): “I am in my first year of the full-time site joinery course. I started studying A Levels but decided that I did not want to go to university. I decided to take up the joinery course and I am pleased that I did. I managed to get an apprenticeship with Ryedale Joinery Services and I attend College one week a month, on average. The facilities here are ideal, there is everything you need to learn the trade.”
Says Ryan Wright (formerly Malton School): “I always wanted to learn joinery. Coming to the York College Construction Centre at Osbaldwick for the last two years has given me a new circle of friends.”
Says Reece Johnson (formerly Canon Lee School): “I am a third year site joinery student and an apprentice with Yorvik Homes, with only a few weeks to go before I complete my course. I am now looking forward to working in the industry. I have enjoyed learning my trade at College and I have made friends too.”
Says Matthew Smith (formerly York High School): “I am in my second year of the full-time site joinery course. At the York College Construction Centre I have been able to learn all the necessary skills I need. I especially like the practical side of the course and getting to grips with all the different joinery tools.”
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