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Oxfordshire Construction Training

Entry Requirements Candidates must be over the age of 19, unemployed, or economically inactive and not currently holding a CSCS card. Duration 3-weeks, Monday-Friday 7.30am-4.00pm

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This programme is for learners in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire. We are currently offering funded transportation to site from alternating locations in Banbury and Aylesbury. 

Who is the course for?

Our pre-employment course is a fantastic way of gaining the skills and qualifications you need to start a career in construction.

Our centre is based in Oxfordshire, in the heart of the HS2 project, and is run in collaboration with EKFB (Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall) and the labour desk agencies. This course will offer you the opportunity to learn vital skills needed in order to gain for Green CSCS Card - which is essential for access to any construction site. 

Learners will also have opportunities to meet and hear from the labour desk, made up of: Danny Sullivan, VGC, McGinley, Carmichael, Reliable and Venesky Brown who are currently recruiting in the area.

Candidates must be over the age of 19, unemployed, or economically inactive and not currently holding a CSCS card.

How is the course delivered?

Interactive training, yard-based/practical skills training, classroom discussions, case studies, teamwork, individual/group presentations and self-study outside of the classroom.

The training yard is located at:

The EKFB Bicester Skills Centre

EKFB, Gate C23G11A

Palmer Avenue, Lower Arncott, Bicester

OX25 2LD

Funded transportation will be offered from: 

Aylesbury

Enrolment Location: Aylesbury JCP, Sunley House, Oxford Rd, Aylesbury HP19 8EZ

Shuttle Bus Pick up/ Drop off: Exchange Street Bus Stops, Aylesbury, HP20 1UR

Banbury

Enrolment Location: Banbury Jobs Centre, Southam Rd, Banbury OX16 2EX

Shuttle Bus Pick up / Drop off: The Whately Hotel, 17 - 19 Horse Fair, Banbury Cross, Banbury OX16 0AN.

 

Certifications

  • Level 1 Cskills Health and safety in a construction environment
  • Certificate Basic construction skills (With Practical sessions)
  • Personal Wellbeing in Construction
  • Environmental awareness & Sustainability
  • CSCS Green Labourers Card - which is the passport to the industry
  • First Steps into Construction

Entry requirements

Candidates must meet the below eligibility for the Pre-employment Programme.

  • A resident in the UK/Europe for at least the last 3 years
  • Be aged 19+
  • Hold photographic ID
  • Must be unemployed
  • Candidates must also be able to commit to attending the required times for the full duration of the programme (Absence is not permitted)

Progression

In addition to the training, candidates will have the opportunity to learn about possible career paths in construction during the course, and subject to achieving the required pass mark will leave with the qualifications needed to launch their careers.

This course is delivered in partnership with:

Dates

The course takes place Monday - Friday, 8:30AM-4:30PM. The details for pick-up times and locations will be provided on registration.

Learners will need to be able to attend all days of their course and those from outside of Milton Keynes will need to make their own way to site for each day of their course.

Apply now!

Applications for the pre-employment programme in Oxfordshire are now open!

To apply please complete the application form here.


Not quite ready? Need more information? Get in touch with the team: info@theskillscentre.co.uk