Build a career in construction

Course 1 - CSCS +

4 days, Monday to Thursday, 9:30am to 3pm.

Upon completion of the course you will be linked with an employer to undertake a work trial, which will often lead to full time employment.

Training includes CSCS touch screen test to gain a CSCS Green Card, as well as:

•    Asbestos Awareness   
•    Abrasive Wheels   
•    Manual Handling  
•    COSHH    
•    PPE    
•    Handheld Power Tools    
•    CAT & Genny (Hazards)    
•    Working at Heights

To register for this course please email constructionhub@leicester.gov.uk

•    Working in construction: make it count! 
•    Working in construction is about firm foundations
•    Building a house is more than just laying a brick!
•    Operating plant is more than holding a certificate! 
•    Ground working is more than just digging a hole! 
•    Painting is more than a paint brush!

For any plant related training please contact constructionhub@leicester.gov.uk

Joinery case study - Daniel

Followed his mum’s advice to get sorted for life in the construction trade. Now proud to be a trainee joiner with Leicester retail display manufacturer Thomson Hayes.

Read more about Daniel on the CITB website

Demolition case study - Emmy

Overcame barriers, but the course proved that working in construction was right for her. Now employed by AR Demolition and loving knocking things down in Leicester.

Groundworks case study - Archie

Employed after his onsite work trial with Danaher & Walsh, and now working on their Leicester groundworks projects.