Construction is one of the most popular career options in the UK, employing over 6% of the total workforce. It is also a leading source of self-employment representing nearly a million businesses across the country.
There is decent money and a fruitful career to look forward to in this industry, more so if you are equipped with the right skills and qualifications.
Taking a construction course is often the best way to get the correct CSCS card and, above all, to develop the necessary administrative and security skills to be effective in your role.
Amidst the sea of courses, we have selected the most popular courses in the construction industry for you to follow. They cater to most construction trades and there’s a good chance one of them is right for you.
The most popular courses in the construction industry are:
1 day CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course:
Who should take this course?
It is intended for workers, unskilled workers and skilled workers, such as carpenter, mason, mason, plumber, electrician, etc. – who lack the necessary qualifications to obtain the corresponding CSCS Card.
That I learn?
This 1 day course is essential to obtain or renew the CSCS Green Worker Card. Learn the basic skills necessary to identify and alleviate the health and safety hazards that are prevalent on sites. The certificate is valid for 5 years before you need to take it again.
This is by far the most popular CITB course and most merchants who want the Green Laborer Card opt for it. The only drawback is that you have to take it every time you renew your card, and if that’s irritating, take the course mentioned below – it’s tailor-made for merchants like you.
Tier 1 Award Health and Safety in a Construction Environment:
Who should take this course?
It is for the same group of traders that the previous CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course is for. The only difference is that the Level 1 Award is valid for life and you are exempt from doing it, or any other course, again to obtain, or renew, the CSCS Green Card.
That I learn?
Although this is a 5-day course, there are training providers that can also pack it into one day for those who are short on time. Here you are trained to ensure safer and healthier sites by developing the ability to prevent health, safety and environmental hazards on site.
SSSTS Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme:
Who should take this course?
People who work, or want to work, as a supervisor in the construction industry.
That I learn?
This 2-day course equips you with the legal, behavioral, and administrative aspects of site safety that your role as supervisor requires to ensure healthier, safer, and more environmentally friendly sites. This certificate is valid for 5 years before you need to renew it with the 1-day SSSTS refresher course.
SMSTS Site Management Safety Training Outline:
Who should take this course?
People who work or seek to work as Managers on construction sites
That I learn?
There are legal, behavioral, administrative and practical aspects of site security that you need to know and follow as a manager and this course prepares you for that. This certificate is valid for 5 years and then you can renew it with the 2-day SMSTS refresher course.
These courses are an attempt by the construction industry to improve productivity and safety in the workplace, and according to statistics (workplace accidents and illnesses have been cut nearly in half in a decade) , we can say that they have been largely successful.
Have a safe and fruitful career!