This one-day course can be for those who have entered, or are about to enter, the construction and civil engineering industry. The course gives delegates an awareness of health and safety and how it affects their daily role.Overview:This course is the first step towards a CSCS Labourers Card (Green Card) and to the progressive CITB Site Safety Plus suite of courses that range from training for operatives into the industry up to senior manager / director.Course structure:• Their individual responsibilities for their own safety and the safety of others • Typical construction hazards and how these are controlled • How everyone can help...

This course will provide you with the confidence and skills required to become a craft apprentice in Carpentry & Joinery.

The course aims are to improve employability prospects by developing the following.Carpentry & joinery practical knowledge and skills.Problem solving skills.Transferable skills that can be related to areas within the construction industry.Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills (CV assistance)The course will also provide you with a qualification in Health & Safety and further prepare you for the Construction Skills Certification (CSCS) test.

What you will learn In addition to a range of Carpentry & Joinery...

In this course you will learn the practical skills, environmental aspects and associated technologies, at the appropriate level. If you achieve this qualification you will be an attractive option for potential employers within the Building Services Engineering sectors of Plumbing; Heating and Ventilating; Air Conditioning and Refrigeration; Electrical, Electro Technical. The NPA is, in effect, a pre-apprenticeship award. There is a strong emphasis on safety throughout the program. The NPA is designed to give you the knowledge, understanding and skills required to make an immediate contribution in employment or further opportunities for study/training within the Scottish Building Services Engineering sector....

Course descriptionThis is a work-based qualification that enables you to work as a plasterer in the construction industry. This Level 2 NVQ qualification is suitable if you are currently (or previously been) employed or working as a plasterer, and have acquired knowledge and experience over time. You now wish to demonstrate and confirm, by a formal qualification, your ability to work safely and competently to a recognised national standard. Diplomas can teach you advanced skills and gain employment, however many large construction sites require the NVQ to demonstrate you are able to work safely and competently on-site.This qualification prepares...

This course is aimed for those who wish to better understand health and safety and create a better working environment for them and their co-workers. This will provide the necessary information for individuals in any sector to be more aware of risk factors and hazards and how to tackle them. This course is also useful for anyone wishing to up skill and gain a formal health and safety qualification.This qualification is recognised as an acceptable health and safety qualification for people wishing to get into the construction sector ahead of their CSCS test. The Elementary Health and Safety course is...

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: There are no formal entry requirements however the candidate should have a level of English equivalent to SCQF Level 5 in order to undertake the assessment.REHIS (Royal Environmental Health Institute for Scotland) Elementary Health & Safety course is an ideal progression for those who have already undertaken a CITB HS&E touch screen test and who wish to progress to apply for a CSCS Operative’s card. The course is designed for those who wish to work in construction, entering the workplace with little or no understanding of Health & Safety. .At the end of the course you will complete...

Course descriptionThis is a work-based qualification that enables you to work as a plumber in the construction industry. This Level 2 NVQ qualification is suitable if you are currently (or previously been) employed or working as a plumber, and have acquired knowledge and experience over time. You now wish to demonstrate and confirm, by a formal qualification, your ability to work safely and competently to a recognised national standard. Diplomas can teach you advanced skills and gain employment, however many large construction sites require the NVQ to demonstrate you are able to work safely and competently on-site.This qualification prepares...

Course descriptionThis is a work-based qualification that enables you to work as a wall and floor tiler in the construction industry. This Level 2 NVQ qualification is suitable if you are currently (or previously been) employed or working as a tiler, and have acquired knowledge and experience over time. You now wish to demonstrate and confirm, by a formal qualification, your ability to work safely and competently to a recognised national standard. Diplomas can teach you advanced skills and gain employment, however many large construction sites require the NVQ to demonstrate you are able to work safely and competently...

Customer Service Course descriptionThis course is aimed at individuals wishing to up-skill to enhance their CV to apply for work. This certificated course will add to your skill-set and professional development. First Aid and Customer Service are great qualifications to have in general and to set you apart from other applicants to secure work or for promotion opportunities.The Highfield Level 2 Award for Customer Service qualification is designed to support learners working or preparing to work in a customer service role or where using a telephone is a part of their role.It is suitable for all industries where customer service...