Construction Industry Training Courses: Are Yours Up to Date?

Construction training courses are the best way to keeping training and skills up-to-date for anyone in the construction industry. Being on top of legislative changes, health and safety matters and the general welfare of construction workers has several benefits.

• Safety: An absolute priority in the construction industry. New regulations and techniques are there to minimise hazards and increase safety. Regular training ensures you're aware of any changes and can work safely with the latest protocols.
• Efficiency and quality: The industry is constantly evolving. New materials, tools and technologies are being developed all the time. When you stay up to date, you can improve efficiency, accuracy and the overall quality of your construction projects.
• Career advancement: There are many different routes through and career paths within the construction industry. Showing a commitment to continuous learning is essential to advance within the sector. It shows initiative and will help get you to the right place for leadership roles or specialised work.
• Job security: You know how competitive the construction industry is. If you have a well-rounded skillset with the latest knowledge, you become a more valuable asset to employers. This can give you an edge in the job market and help you secure employment opportunities.

Construction training is your route to being the best in the industry. It covers everything from the basics of site health and safety to specialised skills like first aid, environmental awareness, machine and plant operation and so much more. There are a number of approved bodies and schemes that supply construction training courses and we are pleased to offer several through our network of approved UK training providers.

Courses you can access through Easybook Training

With a mixture of classroom-based learning, virtual instructor-led courses and online training courses, we have a wide range of construction courses available.

CITB Training Courses

The CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) works with the construction industry to encourage training, helping build a safe, professional and fully qualified workforce. Their course offering is comprehensive, giving attendees the tools to succeed in the construction industry. Some of the CITB courses you can book through us include:

• CITB SMSTS Course (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) & SMSTS Refresher Course
• CITB SSSTS Course (Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme) & SSSTS Refresher Course
• CITB SEATS Site Environmental Awareness Course
• CITB ONLINE Health & Safety Awareness Course (Remote Learning)
• CITB Health & Safety for Directors Course

IOSH Training Courses

IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) is a chartered body and the world's biggest professional health and safety membership organisation. It sets standards and supports, develops and connects  members with invaluable resources, events and training. Its focus is on identifying and mitigating hazards and there are IOSH training courses cater to workers at all levels. Take a look at some of the IOSH courses you can book today:

• IOSH Working Safely Course
• IOSH Managing Safely Course
• IOSH Safety for Senior Executives

CPCS Training Courses

Since 2003, the CPCS  (Construction Plant Competence Scheme) has been working to standardise safe working practices within the plant sector of the construction industry. After completing a CPCS training course, workers receive a CPCS card, showing employers they can operate various plant machinery to the required standards. Some of the plant courses you can book include:

• CPCS A62 Crane Supervisor Course
• CPCS A31 Ride on Roller Course
• CPCS A09 Forward Tipping Dumper Course

NEBOSH Training Courses

NEBOSH  (The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) is an awarding body with charitable status formed in 1979 that offers world-recognised training in health, safety and environmental management for all places of work, including the construction industry. Popular NEBOSH courses include:

• NEBOSH Environmental Certificate
• NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction Certificate
• NEBOSH National General Certificate

NRSWA Training Courses

New Roads and Street Works Act (1991) and The Street Works (Registers, Notices, Directions and Designations) (England) Regulations 2007 mean local authorities have a duty to coordinate works and give notice of planned work, including traffic management. NRSWA courses we list cover work of the operatives as well as necessary street signage. For example:

• NRSWA (New Roads & Street Works Act) Operatives Course
• NRSWA (New Roads & Street Works Act) Supervisor Course
• NRSWA Unit 1 Signing, Lighting and Guarding

Which is the right training for you?

With such a selection of training courses for the construction industry to choose from, you need to know your specific needs and goals. Are there skills and knowledge you need to develop? Do you have new site protocols or new plant to master? And is classroom learning or online courses more suitable to you and your employees? Whatever your reasons and preferences, we partner with accredited training providers across the UK, offering thousands of construction industry training courses. And that means the best possible training for you.

To find out more, or to book a construction course, please feel free to contact us on 01892 543000 or browse our construction training courses to discover what’s on offer. We’re more than happy to help you pinpoint the right course for your needs.