Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 2 is the most recognised.

Typical pay: £21,000 to £38,000Level 2 most recognisedOpen entry

Pay range: National Careers Service.

Your route in

You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances

1

Qualifications employers recognise (Level 2)

Any of these strengthens your application.

2

Add-on certificates

Complements to the main route. Where no level is shown, the awarding body does not specify one.

3

Where this can take you

With experience and extra training, you could move into: site management, estimating, contract management and heritage work. You could also train apprentices in further education or set up your own business.

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