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If you are motivated by the prospect of making a career for yourself in the construction industry, Constructing Futures can help to point you in the right direction.
You might never have set foot on a building site before or you might be at college already, whatever your situation, we're sure to have some useful advice for you.
Just click the links below to find out more:
- Finding a course that's right for you
- Tell me about Apprenticeships
- Tell me about Workplace Experience placements
- Tell me about the First Footings Entry Level Construction Training Programme
- Tell me about the Level 1 C&G Painting and Decorating Course
- Tell me about the Young Apprenticeships programme
- Get the latest Health and Safety guidelines for learners
Finding a course that's right for you
Constructing Futures can't find a course for you, but what we can do is to show you where to look. After all, it can be very frustrating knowing what you want but not knowing where to find it.
Thinking about a career in construction?
If you think a career in the construction industry could be what you're looking for, but you're not sure what trade will suit you best, you might like to find out more about First Footings.
First Footings is a unique construction skills training initiative in East Brighton, launched by Constructing Futures, with the support of City College Brighton & Hove, to train young people aged 16-24 years who are not in education, employment or training, and adults who are long-term unemployed or who face barriers to employment.
By simulating real on-site conditions, First Footings will give enthusiastic individuals the chance to gain hands-on experience of different aspects of general building and construction, including bricklaying, plastering, carpentry, plumbing and tiling.
To find out more about First Footings, click here.
Colleges in Sussex
If you already have an idea about which trade you would like to get into, then you should start looking around for a course. Just click the name of the college you are interested in to be redirected to their website, where you can browse the range of construction qualifications they offer.
City College Brighton and Hove
Central Sussex College (formerly Crawley College and Haywards Heath College)
Chichester College
Northbrook College
Sussex Downs College
For more help finding a course that suits you, visit Training In Sussex
Higher Education
If you've already been to college and want to go into higher education, then you should visit the University of Brighton website to see what courses they offer.
Learning and Skills Council
The Learning and Skills Council have a great Apprenticeships website.
The site is full of useful information about what it takes to be an apprentice, what opportunities are out there and how to apply for an apprenticeship. There's even a frequently asked questions section which aims to answer any questions you might have.
Connexions Direct
If you have any questions, or if you would just like to talk to someone about your options, then you might like to speak to a Connexions Direct Adviser.
You can get in touch with them by calling on 080 800 13219 or chat to one of their advisors online through the Connexions Direct website.
Tell me about Workplace Experience placements
- Research shows that young people and adults are strongly influenced by work based experiences.
- Workplace Experience placements will allow people to sample their choices before committing to an apprenticeship, helping to reduce the drop-out rate.
- Workplace Experience placements will give people an accurate idea of what the job specifically involves – i.e. what time to get out of bed, working in all weathers etc.
- Raise the skill level of young people and adults, contribute to their current education and improve their future employability.
- Raise the profile of the construction industry in the local community as a caring employer, broadening the experience of current staff and encouraging people from different backgrounds and cultures.
- Staff can develop in supervisory, supportive and training roles. Sharpening up working practices, especially reinforcing health and safety practice with both new and current staff.
- Give existing staff a good understanding of the current education qualifications and the necessary requirements.
To find out more, contact Constructing Futures on: 01273 667 765
Tell me about the First Footings Entry Level Construction Training Programme
- A new, multi-trade, general maintenance construction skills training programme now running successfully in East Brighton
- Aimed at 16-24 year olds who are not in education, employment or training and adults who are long-term unemployed or who face barriers to employment.
- Designed to provide a taste of what it's really like to work in the construction industry.
What does the First Footings Entry Level Programme offer?
- Practical learning in the best way possible – by actually having a go!
- Hands-on experience of different construction skills including carpentry and joinery, plumbing and brickwork.
- Non-classroom based on-line learning system for essential skills, Health & Safety and construction trades.
- “Taster days” to find out more about the training centre and the course before you join.
- The chance to work towards recognised qualifications.
- Free Health & Safety tuition and testing to obtain the CSCS Health & Safety Certificate.
- Workplace experience placements with local employers.
- Project work in teams.
- Help with deciding what course, apprenticeship or work to apply for in the future.
To find out more about First Footings, click here.
Get the latest Health and Safety guidelines for learners
The LSC standards reflect the main health and safety legal requirements that exist to protect persons at work and others affected by work. The LSC has published this set of guidelines setting clear standards in order that small and medium-sized companies in particular will better understand their obligations to learners in the workplace. To download a PDF version of the guidelines that you can view or print out, simply click here.
