I've been in the industry for years and have built up my skills on the job. But now I'm getting asked for proof of my skills and qualifications by some contractors. I don't want to go to college at my age - what can I do?
Luckily, this is a common problem in the construction industry, and there are two routes to help you get qualified.
Scaffolders have one of the most important jobs in construction. Scaffolding provides the platform for many other workers to reach the parts of the structure they're working on.
Scaffolding is usually made of metal tubes, fittings, and metal or timber platforms, and putting this together is a very skilled job. Safety is everything - both for the people working on it and below!
I'm looking for an apprentice joiner to supplement my current team of ten. I've had an application from a female candidate, and I don't want to sounds sexist, but is it really a suitable job for a woman? What would I need to provide for her if I did take her on?
If the candidate has passed the initial tests, for example if she’s come to you through the ConstructionSkills Apprenticeship Scheme, then you know she’s capable of doing the job.
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Welcome to our directory of UK building and construction training courses. If you are a builder or building apprentice looking for a training provider in your area, you should be able to find one in our directory.
Training providers listed here offer courses in: bricklaying, carpentry and joinery, dry lining, electrical, flooring, glazing, painting and decorating, plastering, plumbing, roofing, scaffolding, tiling, health and safety for construction, gas and central heating.
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Welcome to our directory of building and construction training courses in Wales. If you’re a builder or building apprentice looking for a training provider in your area, you should be able to find one in our directory.
Training providers listed here provide courses in brickwork, building craft occupations, carpentry and joinery, construction, electrics, bathrooms, painting and decorating, plastering, plumbing, site management, tiling, and scaffolding.
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Welcome to our directory of building and construction training courses in Scotland. If you’re a builder or building apprentice looking for a training provider in your area, you should be able to find one in our directory.
Training providers listed here provide courses in brickwork, building craft occupations, building regulations, built environments, carpentry and joinery, construction, electrics, gas safety, painting and decorating, plastering, plumbing, site management, tiling and roof slating.
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Welcome to our directory of building and construction training courses in Northern Ireland. If you’re a builder or building apprentice looking for a training provider in your area, you should be able to find one in our directory.
Training providers listed here provide courses such as brickwork, building craft occupations, building regulations, built environments, carpentry and joinery, construction, electrics, CSR accreditation, painting and decorating, plastering, plumbing, site management, fitted interiors tiling health and safety for construction, and woodwork.
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Welcome to our directory of building and construction training courses in North West England. If you’re a builder or building apprentice looking for a training provider in your area, you should be able to find one in our directory.
Training providers listed here offer courses in: bricklaying, carpentry and joinery, electrical, painting and decorating, plastering, plumbing, roofing, tiling, gas, hot water and air conditioning.
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Welcome to our directory of building and construction training courses in the West Midlands. If you’re a builder or building apprentice looking for a training provider in your area, you should be able to find one in our directory.
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Welcome to our directory of building and construction training courses in Yorkshire. If you’re a builder or building apprentice looking for a training provider in your area, you should be able to find one in our directory.
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