Let us take you on a Construction learning journey…

The Skills People Group are more than a skills training provider. We also provide the building blocks for a sustainable career and a much brighter future.

Construction encompasses our everyday lives. It creates our homes, offices, factories, roads, schools, hospitals, shopping centres, airports and much more. In fact, the industry accounts for approximately 3 million jobs, 10% of total UK employment (Designing Buildings, 2022).

First and foremost, let’s investigate why all these people have chosen to work in this diverse industry:

1.?????Job Security

Even in these economically challenging times, there is always a need for building and construction work, whether it be infrastructure, commercial, residential or resources construction.

2.?????Health Benefits

Requiring physical strength and stamina to keep up with the demands of the construction industry, a day at work can burn more calories than a session at the gym, keeping you fit and healthy as well as earning you a wage!

3.?????Earn Good Money

Wages widely vary depending on the trade, sector, and level but on the whole, there is the potential to earn a healthy income.?Salaries in the construction industry are higher than the national average, with limitless potential to earn more.

4.?????Industry Diversity

There are countless career pathways within the construction industry, with roles for everyone from all backgrounds with all levels of experience. Regardless of what you initially qualify as, you may be able to use these skills to branch out into different sectors, work your way up the ladder, or even start your own business and become your own boss.

5.?????The Bigger Picture

The construction industry isn’t just about building houses, it encompasses huge infrastructure and government projects. It’s exciting to work on such vast projects which can evoke a feeling of great pride.

6.?????Work Anywhere

You can use your construction skills to work anywhere in the country, anywhere in the world even. You might have to undertake a short course to have qualification recognised in some countries, but many trades are universal.

7. Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Continuing your journey through CPD, with the primary goal of developing your professional knowledge and learning within the constantly evolving world of construction. Even at a professional level, it is crucial that that your knowledge doesn’t fall behind, so that you can continue to work effectively and champion healthy growth and change.

Still not sure if construction is the right path for you?

Our programmes are at the forefront of digital and environmental sustainability, encompassing all aspects of the construction environment, through both classroom-based and hands-on training, providing an understanding of how to put these requirements into practice in the workplace.

With courses and training to support you as you work your way up the construction ladder, our comprehensive programmes take you on a step-by-step journey:

Step one: undertake our Introduction to Construction Green CSCS Card Courses and Multi-Trade Certificates

Step two: once you have secured employment,?you can obtain your Blue CSCS Skilled Worker Card | Gold CSCS Supervisor Card | Black CSCS Manager Card through our work based NVQs

Step three: ongoing CPD...?attend our range of courses that cover Construction, First Aid and Workplace Safety

If you want to succeed, we’re here to help you succeed. To find out how you can make your construction career dream a reality, book onto one of our courses today and we’ll do the rest.

Reference:

Designing Buildings (2022) Construction 2025. Online at Construction 2025 - Designing Buildings. [accessed 22 April 2022]