Training for Employment - Construction Skills

Would you like to update your skills or retrain in a new area?

We may be able to help you get the skills you need with a short, tailored training course. If you have the entry requirements then this could be just what you are looking for.

This course consists of the following:

Any number of units (57 in total) can be joined together, ranging from 1 hour up to 20 hours and can be arranged to make up a course of learning to suit individuals. There are some common units across all trades which would be of benefit to those studying shorter programmes.

• Brickwork
• Plastering
• Wall and floor tiling
• CSCS card
• Basic health and safety practice
• Manual handling - industry recognised rules for correct and safe lifting techniques
• Employment rights and responsibilities (ERR) training and certificate
• Small tools and equipment - identification and use of common and general small tools and equipment

The course offers the opportunity to achieve:

• CSCS (Construction Skills Certificate Scheme) Card
• Manual Handling Certificate
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) Certificate

All students must meet the following requirements:

• Aged 19+
• Unemployed and in receipt of an out of work related benefit
• Living in Nottinghamshire
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Reading and writing skills
• Willing to learn and committed to work
• The ability to communicate with team and customers