The Construction NVQ is designed to provide training in the skills and knowledge you need to perform your chosen trade to a specified level. Each NVQ Level is identifiable with the Levels achievable in other trades and other industries. So anyone who has a Construction NVQ Level 2, no matter what their trade, has a… Read More »
The Carpentry NVQ is split into Levels – Level 2, 3 and 4. Each Level denotes that the holder of the NVQ has achieved a higher industry standard of competence in the Carpentry trade, and in the roles and responsibilities that surround it. Within each Carpentry NVQ Level, the participant will be required to pass… Read More »
Covering training courses, management courses while on the job or to get a first job within the industry, Construction Courses cover the skills and qualifications required to fulfil a specific role within construction. Construction courses cover both adult learning and career changing support and are run by colleges and higher education providers, the most popular… Read More »
Health and Safety legislation is devised to make projects as safe and secure as possible, as well as establishing who is responsible for the different aspects of health and safety. For students and those working within the industry, a number of health and safety books have been published detailing the regulations and the impact for… Read More »
There are various different categories of construction books which allow industry professionals and students to analyse and research the various skills, methodologies and practice required during the course of a contract or project. The types of books on offer The Chartered Institute of Building, for example, carries a list of books on its website of… Read More »
Achieving a successful career in construction depends upon a good balance between practical experience and qualifications. There are a variety of ways you can get qualified to work in construction from studying part time whilst you work to attending a full time university course. This article will identify the key types of qualification in construction… Read More »
On-site Assessment was an innovative initiative originally developed by the CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) to address the problematic area of Construction workers who have a wealth of experience in the Industry but lack any formal qualification to reflect their occupational skills. The OSAT process confirms workers existing skills and knowledge in the workplace and… Read More »
The Olympics 2012 project has one year left to run. The eternal flame will be lit and the games will commence. In the intervening time, though, there’s still a lot of work to be done. And after the games have finished there’ll be a lot more, with a planned £135m worth of regeneration and changeover… Read More »
In the UK construction industry, if you do not have a CSCS card, you will struggle getting a good construction job. But if you are planning to apply for a CSCS card in Liverpool, you will quickly realize application for the card is joined at the hip with Liverpool construction NVQs. Save for rare circumstances… Read More »
The CSCS Card and venturing out on your own Becoming a freelance carpenter or starting your own carpentry business can be one of the most liberating, fulfilling and profitable paths your career can take. You will not only be your own boss but you will also have a freer hand in determining how much money… Read More »