At Chameleon we are available to help and support you should you need to retrain and reskill.  We have funded courses for 16-18’s and adults of all ages.

All our centres are open to provide help and advice; our dedicated team are ready, at the end of the phone, to offer you the information, advice and guidance you need to make an informed decision about YOUR future.

We offer courses in Bricklaying, Plastering, Tiling and Motor vehicle.

We have centres in Swadlincote, Burton, Staveley, Ripley and Pinxton.

Don’t hesitate, call today and reserve your place – 01283 213427

Construction Courses and Motor Vehicle Courses

Chameleon School of Construction Ltd is a recognised training centre offering construction courses, CSCS Card TestingPlastering courses, Bricklaying courses, Wall and Floor Tiling coursesBuilding Maintenance courses and Motor Vehicle Maintenance Courses, Chameleon School of Construction is located in Swadlincote, South Derbyshire, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, North East Derbyshire, Staveley, North East Derbyshire, Ripley, Derbyshire  and Pinxton, Nottinghamshire,  within close proximity to Birmingham, Leicester and Nottingham.

Visit one of our six centres, Swadlincote, Burton,  Staveley, Pinxton or Ripley.

Our centres:

Our Swadlincote centre, South Derbyshire is close to Coalville, Tamworth, Birmingham, Leicester and Derby and is located from all major routes A444, A511, A42, A50, A38 & M1

Our Burton on Trent centre, Staffordshire is close to Derby and Nottingham and is located from all major routes A50, A38 and M1

Our Chesterfield Centre is situated at Staveley, North East Derbyshire – close to Sheffield, Worksop, Mansfield, Alfreton, Kirkby in Ashfield and South Normanton and is located from all major routes A38 and Junction 30 of the M1

Our Pinxton Centre, Nottinghamshire is close to Nottingham, Derby and Bolsover and located from Junction 28 of the M1

Our Ripley Centre, Amber Valley borough of Derbyshire is close to Nottingham, Derby and Hucknall and located from A38 and A614

At Chameleon School of Construction Ltd, you can be guaranteed a first class quality training experience, where the courses are flexible to suit you.   We can offer you all levels of courses from basic to advanced,  from short courses to fully accredited courses leading to an industry recognised qualifications.  The company is owned by husband and wife team Angelica and Jason Duncan was created in 2011.  Angelica having discovered that there was no local training facility available embarked upon creating a centre of excellence that works hard to accommodate people from all walks of life from youngsters who need a confidence boost as well as school leavers who are clear that they need a training facility that offers small class sizes.  The centres offers funded course for unemployed people of all ages who need a change of  direction.  The centres of course ,offer courses for construction professionals who simply want to add another construction skill.

Chameleon School of Construction courses are well recognised locally having won the 2020 SME News Community Education Award.

Previous awards are Derbyshire Telegraph’s Inclusion Award in 2017, Burton Mail Business Awards in 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2016, Derby Telegraph – Contributing to the Community Award 2014 & 2016.    Our construction course training centre was chosen as the local Business Accelerator finalist in 2012, Birmingham Chamber of Commerce finalist in 2013 & 2014,  British Chamber of Commerce Finalist 2013.   One of chosen 12 Conservative Party Business Hub exhibitors in 2012 and recently represented small businesses at No 10 Downing Street.

Head of Quality and Training Jason Duncan APC and his team have many years of experience between them in various sectors of the construction industry.  All of the centre’s tutors have a wealth of experience working within the Further Education sector teaching construction at all levels.  Jason completed a traditional time served apprenticeship where he was taught all aspects of plastering from traditional techniques to the more modern techniques taught today. At Chameleon School of Construction Ltd you can be assured of having the best possible training experience.

Jason Duncan APC is one of the few in the country qualified to teach and assess the NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) Level 3 Heritage Qualification. He is a member of the IFL (Institute for Learning) and a Member of the Worshipful Company of Plaisterers.  Jason and his committed team are here to ensure you gain the very best out of your training experience.

The training centres features a fully equipped workshop, classroom and IT suite, for learners comfort a restroom is provided with kitchen. The centre is ideally situated for local lunchtime facilities.

In addition to a variety of construction courses, Chameleon also provides CSCS training and CPCS card testing and offers training for the CSCS card test.  Call 01283 213427 or 01283 522816 to book your test date.

So, if you’re looking for Plastering courses – including plastering NVQs and diplomas – Bricklaying courses, including bricklaying NVQs  and diplomas  Floor Tiling courses including tiling NVQs and diplomas, building maintenance or motor vehicle courses then Chameleon School of Construction is the place to come.