Skills Bootcamp in Civil Engineering & Groundworks with Interviews – Luton

Luton
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Course Eligibility

Fully Funded Eligibility Criteria (Unemployed/ Self Employed Learners)

Learners need to be aged 19 - 65 with learners turning 19 before the 31st August 2024.

Learners must be unemployed or self employed 

Can be receiving benefits or not

Must hold a valid CSCS card

Must not have completed these qualifications previously and must not be in any form of funded education at the moment.

A learners Maths and English working level must be at least an Entry Level 3.

Must have access to the correct identification to access funding. An in date passport, driving license or birth certificate.

Learners must have been resident within the UK for a minimum of 3 years. We can accept Asylum seekers if the learner has the correct Home Office Identification and access to Government Funds.

Learners do not require a driving license 

 

Funding Rules For Employed Learners

If the learner is employed by a SME (less than 250 employees) – co-funded, the Government (or funder) will contribute 90% of the total course fees, the employer is required to contribute 10% of the total cost

If the learner is employed by an organisation (public / private sector) which employs greater than 250 employees – co-funded, the Government (or funder) will contribute 70% of the total course fees, the employer us required to contribute 30% of the total cost

Course Description

This is a 6 week course for residents who live in Bedfordshire and surrounding areas, but must be able to travel to Luton. 

Why choose Civil Engineering & Groundwork?

  • The construction industry is experiencing a skills shortage in civil engineering and groundworks.
  • There are currently over 200 groundworker jobs advertised on Indeed alone.

Course Overview

Before starting your Groundwork training, we will fund your Green CSCS test and card. This will take place for 10 days in the classroom.

  • 5 days classroom delivery over 2 weeks
  • The course is fully funded by the Department for Education
  • To complete the plant training element, as a private individual, it would cost in the region of £1000.
  • This is fully funded and therefore free to you!
  • Gain industry recognised NPORS accreditation
  • Move into employment through one of our employer partners
  • Full employability support by our dedicated employer engagement officers

Week One of Groundwork:

  • Environmental Impact & Carbon Footprint
  • Mental Health Awareness
  • Principles of Civil Engineering
  • Asbestos Awareness and Risk Avoidance
  • Waste Management in Construction
  • Hand Arm Vibration

Week Two of Groundwork:

  • Concrete Placing and Finishing
  • Principles of Stormwater and Drainage
  • Abrasive Wheels and Use of Power Tools
  • Detection of Buried Services

Week 3 of Groundwork:

  • Subject to 5 full days attendance on classroom elements of the course.
  • 4 days NPORS Training at a local Plant Training Centre
  • Gain Forward Tipping Dumper/ROR Ticket
  • Gain Plant Machinery Marshall category as well
  • Fully Funded by DfE
  • Commercial equivalent approx. £1000

100% attendance is required throughout the course.

Job interviews will be offered at the end of the course!

Course sign up day: TBC

Course Start Date: Monday 24th February 2025

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Course Overview

Course Start Date:
24/02/2025
Start Time:
09:00 AM
End Time:
05:00 PM
Course Duration:
6 Weeks
Difficulty Level:
entry
Registration Deadline:
19/02/2025
Induction Date:
Course Location:
Luton

Registration has passed – if you cannot find a course currently, feel free to contact us

Course Location:
LU1 3HG
Course ID:
Course Tags:
Civil Engineering, Luton, Classroom,

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