Routes into Construction is a guide to the training and accreditation available in the Oldham and Rochdale for those seeking careers in construction.

 

The construction industry is highly reliant on skilled workers and construction skills take many years to acquire. A joiner or bricklayer might spend 3 to 5 years to gain a qualification and sufficient site experience to be considered competent to work independently on-site without direct supervision. You will be making a career commitment that requires you to plan your training for at least the next five years and you will be required to update your skills and accreditation in the future.

 

Whilst Routes in to Construction focuses on the how to obtain training that leads to qualifications and on achieving accreditation of competence, employment and life skills are equally important. You might complete your work package on site and be required to work elsewhere. Are you reliant on being picked up in the morning and taken to site or do you have your own transport such as a car or moped? You will be aware that only a small proportion of the roles on any site are suitable for new entrants with no experience of the industry. Therefore, construction work experience counts for a lot. You will need to apply your skills in applying for jobs and utilising your contacts and friends to identify employment opportunities.

 

It is therefore essential that you research the training and accreditation you are considering to ensure that you make the best choices for you. The contacts and web-links included will help you to research your best options.