Sheffield Skills Academy

Construction Skills People training courses in Sheffield

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Construction Skills People is seeking referrals to its two training courses in Sheffield – Introduction to Construction and Construction Multi-skills.

Introduction to Construction

Duration: 3 weeks – 90 hours

What you’ll learn?

The aim of this course is to give you a thorough introduction to a variety of topics essential to working in construction. These topics include:

  • Bricklaying
  • Block Paving
  •  Manual Handling
  • Health & Safety and Fire Awareness
  • Using Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

You will develop an understanding of the construction sector considering Health and Safety legislation and welfare, construction technology and working as part of a group. You will also explore other vocationally-relevant topics and experience practical training on basic block paving and bricklaying.

Who this course is for:

If you are aged 19+ and currently unemployed you can attend this course. The course is aimed at those interested in working in a site-based construction role for example, site logistics operatives, maintenance operatives and groundworker operatives.

Benefits:

  • Gain practical experience
  • Qual
  • Qualify for and obtain a CSCS card*
  • PPE provided
  • Health & Safety and Fire Awareness training
  • Progression to learn a trade
  • Job interviews with local employers arranged

Construction Multi-Skills

Duration: 7 weeks – 227.5 hours

What you’ll learn?

The Level 1 Diploma in Construction Multi-skills qualification has been developed for achievement in a training environment.

This qualification enables the learner to demonstrate and recognise their skills, knowledge and understanding so they can progress onto further training or progress into a job role in the workplace.

  • Plastering walls
  • Applying paint to substrates
  • Building a block wall
  • Constructing woodworking joints
  • Fitting architrave and skirting
  • Tiling walls
  • Building a brick wall
  • Fitting ironmongery to an internal door
  • Preparing substrates for painting and decorating
  • Developing customer relationships

Who this course is for:

Anyone aged 19+ and currently unemployed can attend this course. The course is aimed at those interested in working in a site-based construction role for example, site logistics operatives, maintenance operatives, groundworkers and highways maintenance operatives.

Benefits:

  • Gain practical experience
  • Qualify for and obtain a CSCS card
  • PPE provided
  • Health & Safety and Fire Awareness training
  • Progression to learn a trade
  • Interviews with local employers arranged