This year has undoubtedly been a challenging time for construction businesses. For many, recruitment has inevitably fallen low on the list of priorities and even for those wanting to add to their workforce, the simple challenge of finding funds is proving to be an insurmountable task. It is imperative therefore that training providers remain innovative in seeking to help businesses …
The health and safety of our staff, learners and visitors is very important to us. We have implemented specific controls to reduce the potential of spreading and transmitting the COVID-19 virus at all of our campuses and training centres. It is of the utmost importance that everyone follows these procedures. The new measures in place include: Learners must not come …
Last month the Construction Training Centre launched three health and safety courses, which can be completed digitally from home. The three courses on offer are: Funded Health & Safety Awareness Course – 2 days Funded SSSTS-R (Refresher) – 2 days Funded SMSTS-R (Refresher) – 3 days These nationally recognised courses are available at a reduced rate, thanks to funding. Head …
Having recently written about the precarious situation in which further education currently find itself, it’s great to be able to discuss a far more positive subject. Our newly built Construction Training Centre has been open a few months now and has, so far, met with universal approval. There’s a good chance you’ve already seen the centre as it’s visible as …
There have rarely been more employment opportunities in the UK construction industry than there are at present. Companies are crying out for a new generation of qualified workers due to a skills shortage driven by new infrastructure projects, the government’s plans to build 300,000 homes a year, digitalisation of the industry and a rate of retirement that’s outstripping recruitment. The …
