# Central Building & Welding Academy

> Hands-on construction training academy in Coventry, UK, offering practical courses in welding, electrics, plumbing, plastering, carpentry, bricklaying, kitchen fitting, tiling, locksmithing and CSCS test preparation.

Central Building & Welding Academy (CBWA) is a construction training centre based in Coventry, in the West Midlands. It runs practical, workshop-based courses for beginners, career changers and experienced tradespeople, ranging from introductory and weekend sessions to Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 programmes, alongside CSCS test preparation. Each course page describes the content and structure of that programme. The site also provides accommodation guidance for learners travelling to train and a finance information page. The full course catalogue is listed below, grouped by trade.

## Courses by trade

### Welding

- [Welding course overview](https://cbwa.co.uk/programs/welding)
- [Basic Welding Courses MIG TIG MMA Arc](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/basic-welding-courses-mig-tig-mma-arc)
- [Classic Car and Bike Welding Course](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/classic-car-and-bike-welding-course)
- [Level 2 Award in Manual Inert Gas MIG Welding](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/level-2-award-in-manual-inert-gas-mig-welding)
- [Level 2 Award in Tungsten Inert Gas TIG Welding](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/level-2-award-in-tungsten-inert-gas-tig-welding)
- [Level 2 Award in Manual Metal Arc MMA Welding](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/level-2-award-in-manual-metal-arc-mma-welding)
- [Level 2 Certificate in Welding Skills](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/level-2-certificate-in-welding-skills)
- [Coded Welding Training Testing](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/coded-welding-training-testing)
- [Evening Welding Courses in Coventry](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/evening-welding-courses-in-coventry)
- [Coded Welding](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/coded-welding)
- [Level 1 Award in Manual Metal Arc MMA Welding](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/level-1-award-in-manual-metal-arc-mma-welding)
- [Level 1 Award in Metal Inert Gas MIG Welding](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/level-1-award-in-metal-inert-gas-mig-welding)
- [Level 1 Award in Tungsten Inert Gas TIG Welding](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/level-1-award-in-tungsten-inert-gas-tig-welding)
- [Level 3 Award in Metal Inert Gas MIG Welding](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/level-3-award-in-metal-inert-gas-mig-welding)
- [Level 3 Award in Manual Metal Arc MMA Welding](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/level-3-award-in-manual-metal-arc-mma-welding)
- [Level 3 Award in Tungsten Insert Gas TIG Welding](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/level-3-award-in-tungsten-insert-gas-tig-welding)

### Electrical

- [Electrical course overview](https://cbwa.co.uk/programs/electrics)
- [Gold Electrical Training Course](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/gold-electrical-training-course)
- [Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations 600 6724 X](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/level-2-diploma-in-electrical-installations-600-6724-X)
- [EAL Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installation 600 9331 6](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/eal-level-3-diploma-in-electrical-installation-600-9331-6)
- [City & Guilds Periodic Inspection Testing of Electrical Installations 2391 51](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/city-guilds-periodic-inspection-testing-of-electrical-installations-2391-51)
- [City & Guilds Building Regulations Part P 2393 10](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/city-guilds-building-regulations-part-p-2393-10)
- [18th_edition_2382 22](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/18th_edition_2382-22)
- [2391 52 Initial Periodic Inspection Testing](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/2391-52-initial-periodic-inspection-testing)
- [City & Guilds Initial Verification of Electrical Installations 2391 50](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/city-guilds-initial-verification-of-electrical-installations-2391-50)
- [Basic Electrical Course](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/basic-electrical-course)
- [City & Guilds 18th Edition Electrical Course 2382 Three Days](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/city-guilds-18th-edition-electrical-course-2382-three-days)
- [City & Guilds Portable Appliance Testing PAT Testing 2377](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/city-guilds-portable-appliance-testing-pat-testing-2377)
- [EAL Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/eal-level-3-electrotechnical-experienced-worker-qualification)
- [EAL Level 3 Award in the Requirements for the Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Points](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/eal-level-3-award-in-the-requirements-for-the-installation-of-electric-vehicle-charging-points)
- [EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment Building Structures and the Environment](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/eal-level-3-nvq-diploma-in-installing-electrotechnical-systems-and-equipment-building-structures-and-the-environment)
- [EAL Level 3 Award in the Installation of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems 60051759](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/eal-level-3-award-in-the-installation-of-small-scale-solar-photovoltaic-systems-60051759)
- [EAL Level 3 Award in the Design Installation and Commissioning of Electrical Energy Storage Systems Qualification 61020916](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/eal-level-3-award-in-the-design-installation-and-commissioning-of-electrical-energy-storage-systems-qualification-61020916)

### Fire Detection

- [Fire Detection course overview](https://cbwa.co.uk/programs/fire-detection)
- [EAL Level 3 Award in the Commissioning Handover and Servicing of Fire Detection and Alarm Systems to BS 5839 1](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/eal-level-3-award-in-the-commissioning-handover-and-servicing-of-fire-detection-and-alarm-systems-to-bs-5839-1)
- [EAL Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Fire Detection and Alarm Systems in Dwellings Qualification Number 61013341](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/eal-level-3-award-in-the-requirements-for-fire-detection-and-alarm-systems-in-dwellings-qualification-number-61013341)
- [EAL Level 3 Award in the Requirements of Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems for Buildings](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/eal-level-3-award-in-the-requirements-of-fire-detection-and-fire-alarm-systems-for-buildings)

### Plumbing & Gas

- [Plumbing & Gas course overview](https://cbwa.co.uk/programs/plumbing)
- [Level 2 Plumbing Diploma Course](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/level-2-plumbing-diploma-course)
- [Bathroom Fitting](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/bathroom-fitting-accredited)
- [Plumbing Basic Week Or Weekend](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/plumbing-basic-week-or-weekend)
- [EAL Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing Heating](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/eal-level-2-nvq-diploma-in-plumbing-heating)
- [Evening Course Level 2 Plumbing](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/evening-course-level-2-plumbing)
- [Gold NVQ Plumbing Course](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/gold-nvq-plumbing-course)
- [City & Guilds Level 3 Awards in Water Regulations Hot Water Systems 3345 2030](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/city-and-guilds-leve-3-awards-in-water-regulations-hot-water-systems-3345-2030)

### Plastering

- [Plastering course overview](https://cbwa.co.uk/programs/plastering)
- [Intensive Plastering Course](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/intensive-plastering-course)
- [Level 2 Plastering Course](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/level-2-plastering-course)
- [Plastering Level 1](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/plastering-level-1)

### Carpentry & Joinery

- [Carpentry & Joinery course overview](https://cbwa.co.uk/programs/carpentry)
- [Level 2 Carpentry Course](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/level-2-carpentry-course)
- [Carpentry Level 1](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/carpentry-level-1)
- [Carpentry Basic](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/carpentry-basic)

### Bricklaying

- [Bricklaying course overview](https://cbwa.co.uk/programs/bricklaying)
- [Level 2 Bricklaying Course](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/level-2-bricklaying-course)
- [Bricklaying Level 1](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/bricklaying-level-1)
- [Bricklaying Basic](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/bricklaying-basic)

### Tiling

- [Tiling course overview](https://cbwa.co.uk/programs/tiling)
- [Level 2 Tiling Course](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/level-2-tiling-course)
- [Tiling Level 1](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/tiling-level-1)
- [Tiling Basic](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/tiling-basic)

### Kitchen Fitting

- [Kitchen Fitting course overview](https://cbwa.co.uk/programs/kitchen-fitting)
- [Intensive Kitchen Fitting](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/intensive-kitchen-fitting)
- [NOCN Kitchen Fitting](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/nocn-accredited-kitchen-fitting)

### Locksmithing

- [Locksmithing course overview](https://cbwa.co.uk/programs/locksmith)
- [1 Day Locksmith Courses](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/1-day-locksmith-courses)
- [3 Day Locksmith Courses](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/3-day-locksmith-courses)
- [5 Day Locksmith Courses](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/5-day-locksmith-courses)

### CSCS & Site Safety

- [CSCS & Site Safety course overview](https://cbwa.co.uk/programs/ssp-cscs)
- [CSCS SSP](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/cscs-ssp)
- [Book CSCS Test Only](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/book-cscs-test-only)
- [CSCS HS Level 1](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/cscs-hs-level-1)

### Multi-Skills & NVQ

- [Multi-Skills & NVQ course overview](https://cbwa.co.uk/programs/multi-skills)
- [NVQ Assessments](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/nvq)
- [Multi Skills Course](https://cbwa.co.uk/course/multi-skills-course)

## Key pages

- [Home](https://cbwa.co.uk/): Academy homepage and course overview
- [Contact us](https://cbwa.co.uk/contact-us): Enquiries, location and contact details
- [About us](https://cbwa.co.uk/about-us): Background on the academy
- [Finance](https://cbwa.co.uk/finance): Finance information for learners
- [Accommodation](https://cbwa.co.uk/accommodation): Accommodation guidance for visiting learners
- [FAQ](https://cbwa.co.uk/faq): Frequently asked questions