About Us
The Bolton School of Building has been specifically set up to teach trade basics in a professional and friendly environment. The instruction is carried out by City and Guilds qualified craftsmen with many years of practical experience on construction sites and in the private sector.
If you want to develop your skills or begin a new career or develop your skills in plastering, joinery, bricklaying and roofing come and train with The Bolton School of Building. It will be a challenge, but one that will benefit you with new sought after skills and save you money or make you money in future years. You will return home with renewed energy and confidence for your career or DIY project.
Our courses are suitable for the general public, trade people, property developers and home improvers who are interested in renovating there own house. Some students have changed their career after completing one of our courses. No experience is needed to learn a new skill and extra assistance will be given in areas that you may find difficult.
Our overall approach focuses on your individual needs, whether you are new to the construction industry, or whether you wish to increase your knowledge.
Operating from our training facility on the Bradley Fold Trading Estate, Bolton, Lancashire our friendly instructors are all experienced crafts people with excellent teacher training skills. That means you’re guaranteed a valuable learning experience as well as great value for money. We believe in providing first class and accessible training for everyone, from the DIY novice to the experienced tradesperson.
At the end of your chosen course you will receive a Bolton School of Building Skills Certificate of competency and you will also have a portfolio of the stages of work you have carried out during the time you have trained with us.
So come along, have a look around and book yourself on one of our invaluable courses, picking up tricks of the trade from the professionals.
What to Do Next
The tutors at the Bolton School of Building have developed 2 day and 4 day programs which are conducted at our premises. Below is what we accomplish together on the fast-paced, no-nonsense courses:
Difficult problems you’ll encounter when learning a trade. We'll walk you through our step by step training programme and show you exactly how to carry out the tasks which will immediately enhance your effectiveness as a tradesperson.
Stagnant career, we have helped many students back into employment and change career paths into the construction industry we specialise in.
Cost cutting, you’re all too familiar with how easily costs can balloon out of control. We will show you all the key areas that can cut back construction work costs by not comprising the quality.







