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Get trained in Construction

12 July 2018

Are you a Network Homes resident looking to kick start a career in construction? Get in involved with our Get Trained in Construction programme!

Southwark Construction Skills Centre in conjunction with Network Homes are running a free construction skills course for Network Homes residents.

The Southwark Construction Skill Centre is a shared strategic and developmental partnership created to provide a world class training facility tailored to deliver an innovative ‘real life’ construction experience with a focus on those who are looking to kick start a career in construction.

Qualifications Get Trained in Construction Flyer

Qualifications to be gained:

  • BTEC L1: Certificate in Construction
  • L1 Award: Health & Safety in a Construction Environment
  • CSCS: Labourers Card
  • Certificate: Manual Handling for the Construction Industry         

Units Covered - BTEC L1:

  • Starting work in Construction
  • Health & Safety and Welfare in Construction
  • Working as a Team to Move and Handle Resources
  • Preparing for an Interview

Please note an assessment and enrolment day will be held on Thursday 9 August 2018 from 9am - 12pm.

Course Details

Training will be held from Monday 13 - Friday 31 August 2018 (15 days total)

Time: from 8.30am - 4pm each day

Location: Southwark Construction Skills Centre, Elephant Park, 33 Heygate Street, London, SE17 1AZ.

Successful Candidates may be eligible for access to job opportunities and apprenticeships.

To book a place on the course contact Kamara Jackson or Israel Aguirre - Taipe on 0300 373 3000 or email training@sw9.org.uk