Duration:2 Weeks
Location:Online via Zoom
Times:Monday – Friday 10:00 to 14:30 (1)
Description
Construction is one of the fastest growing sectors. With a wide range of projects all over the UK, it offers thousands of challenging and exciting job opportunities. One of those jobs could be yours.
With this online learning course: ‘Introduction to Construction Skills’ you’ll get all the skills you need to lay the foundation for your new career.
What’s more, this course is fully funded so completely FREE.
Also after the above course is finished we will book your CITB HS&E Test and when you pass you will receive your 2 year CSCS green card! (5)
Entry Requirements
- Age 19+ before 31 August 2025
- UK resident for 3+ years (2)
- On Benefits or earning below National Living Wage
- You will need to be available to attend interview with employer
- Laptop/PC required. No smart phones please
- You must have one of the following forms of ID:
- UK Passport, UK Driving Licence, UK Birth Certificate, EU ID card/passport or Residency Permit/documents
What will you Gain?
- Level 1 Certificate of Introduction to Construction
- Level 1 Award in Health & Safety in a Construction Environment
- Level 1 Award in Securing Employment
- Level 1 Award in Personal Social Skills
- Get Enrolled, Qualified and Ready for Work!
- Guaranteed job interview with employer sponsor or help with an employer’s recruitment process (4)
What will you Learn?
- How to start working in the construction industry
- Health & Safety: accidents at work, site safety, working at heights
- Asbestos awareness, manual handling, fire marshal and wellbeing in the workplace
- Personal & Social skills (3)
- Job seeking, CV and interview preparation
- Preparation for your CITB HS&E Test (5)
On completion of your course…what’s next?
- Weekly job fairs – meet potential employers
- Full or part time employment in the sector
- Our employer engagement team help you into work
- Use you new knowledge & transferable skills to join another sector
- Further training & education for the sector with local college
- Apprenticeship programme via your new employer
Notes
(1) Course times may vary
(2) For GLA residents = 12 months+
(3) Some college partners may provide additional/different content
(4) Many companies use specialist methods of recruitment, for example through online aptitude testing. If the employer’s usual recruitment process means they cannot commit to the guaranteed job interview, then alternative arrangements can be made to support you through your recruitment process. Participants will be offered a guaranteed job interview wherever possible. You must however be available to attend an interview with an employer.
(5) Current CITB HS&E Test fee is £22.50 which Cidori will fund along with your CSCS Card once you have passed. CITB HS&E ID requirements can be found here: HS&E Test ID Policy