New figures reaffirm Scottish construction sector’s apprenticeship commitment
NEW research has highlighted the commitment of Scotland’s construction businesses to providing apprenticeship opportunities despite the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Figures released ahead of...
Housebuilder adapts apprentice programme to overcome pandemic challenges
HOUSEBUILDER Barratt has hailed the performance of the firm's apprentices in recent months despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Last August, four new...
Funding secured for 24 school pupils to begin training for careers in construction
ALEXANDER Community Development (ACD's) has secured funding from McLaughin & Harvey to provide 24 secondary school pupils with construction training.
The training will come in...
Haki offers CISRS course discount
HAKI has revealed the business is offering a 15% discount on the CISRS BASE course. The five-day course teaches participants how to erect, alter...
Is it time to modernise Modern Apprenticeships?
By Douglas Morrison, director of operations and skills, Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC)
ALMOST 40,000 people in Scotland took part in apprenticeship training in 2019/20,...
SNIPEF welcomes grant funding for low carbon heat skills
SNIPEF, the Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation, has welcomed an announcement of funding to help upskill plumbing apprentices and employees in the...
Survey reveals construction jobs boost for Brits
A third of construction firms surveyed by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) expect to provide more jobs for British workers amidst the challenges...
Trade body calls for ‘decisive and timely’ action on apprentice numbers
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned that the year-on-year decline in construction apprenticeships threatens the UK’s ability to ‘build back better’ from Covid-19.
Responding...
New ‘academic’ card launched for engineers
A special card for engineers with degrees and other higher-level qualifications is being launched.
Engineering Services SKILLcard, which has over 64,000 card holders across the...
Unlocking qualifications in lockdown
A cohort of construction site management professionals from CALA Homes used Scotland’s construction industry shutdown period as a means of career progression, in an...
Kickstart scheme helps 120,000 youngsters find work during pandemic
MORE than 120,000 job opportunities for 16 to 24-year-olds have now been created through the UK Government's Kickstart scheme.
The initiative is designed to help...
New training guide launched to help tradespeople during lockdown
A new guide for tradespeople has been published, which provides training tips and practical business advice to help those who are out of work or...
Housebuilder launches new graduate programme
KEEPMOAT Homes has launched its first ever graduate scheme as it looks to find six new recruits.
The move is being driven by CEO Tim...
McTaggart Group looks to ‘kickstart’ careers of 55 youngsters
YOUNG people in the central belt are set to have the opportunity to participate in 'high quality' work experience with McTaggart Group.
It comes after...
UK’s first energy transition degree launched to ‘meet a need’
THE University of Aberdeen has launched the UK's first postgraduate degree programme in energy transition systems and technologies.
The university said the new course reinforces...
Arco unveils new safety training centre in Linlithgow
SAFETY specialist Arco has opened a new safety centre in Linlithgow, described as providing delegates with 'realistic, practical training' that simulates real-life hazards.
The centre offers...
Mentors sought to help young people in Moray gain skills and qualifications
MENTORS are being sought for a programme which helps young people in Moray to discover and develop their talents to increase their employment options.
The...
Aberdeen City Council launches training initiative as part of Covid recovery plans
AN initiative to increase employment opportunities in Aberdeen and the north-east has been launched by partners from across the region.
The project forms part of...
College launches new ‘virtual desktop’ for construction students
FIFE College has revealed it has introduced a new 'virtual desktop' to give construction students access to high spec software from home.
Built environment and...
CSCS registers qualification for ground gas sector professionals
A bespoke qualification for professionals operating in the ground gas sector has been registered for the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS).
The 'Level 4 NVQ Diploma...
