Forming career opportunities in construction

Construction is one of the UK’s fastest growing industries and an exciting sector in which to build a career.

During this challenging time, we are providing a great opportunity to learn the essential skills which will help you thrive. Book your place today on our next three week e-learning course starting on 18 May 2020

We prepare you for the Construction Skills CertificationScheme*(CSCS) test. Once you have passed this test, you will receive a CSCS card that you will need to carry with you to work on any construction site.

Book your place on our next e-learning course starting in May 2020.

Get the learning you need on-line with our qualified tutor via ‘Zoom’ App from the comfort of your own home
Age 19+ on JSA / ESA / UC / income support
UK resident 3 years minimum

Superb employers: guaranteed interviews final day of course
CSCS preparation & test
FREE CSCS test & 5 year CSCS card

Some of the topics covered

Introduction to construction:

Learn all about working in the construction industry.

Health and safety:

Includes learning about accidents at work, site safety and working at heights.

Asbestos Awareness:

Manual Handling, Fire Marshall and Wellbeing in the Workplace.

Digital Skills:

Essential IT skills needed for the course and beyond.

Personal Resilience:

How to bounce back and forward from setbacks and nurture self determination.

Work-skills:

Identify job opportunities and improve your CV and job applications.

Job interviews:

Preparing for and succeeding at job interviews.

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