Skills Bootcamp in Civil Engineering & Groundwork with Interviews – Bristol (WECA)

construction staff

Course Description

Are you a holder of a green CSCS card and seeking to enhance your employment opportunities? We are presenting an exciting opportunity to gain an industry recognised accreditation and plant certifications through a Skills Bootcamp in Civil Engineering and Groundworks with Interviews on completion.
Upon successful completion of the classroom session, you will continue your learning and skills development at a local construction plant training centre to gain your forward tipping dumper or ride on roller licence and plant machinery marshal accreditation.

Why choose Civil Engineering & Groundwork?

  • The construction industry is experiencing a skills shortage in civil engineering and groundworks.
  • There are currently over 200 groundworker jobs advertised on Indeed alone.

Course Overview:

  • This course is fully funded by the Department for Education and therefore free of charge (subject to eligibility)
  • To complete the plant training element, as a private individual, it would cost in the region of £1000.
  • Gain industry recognised NPORS accreditation
  • Move into employment through one of our employer partners
  • Full employability support by our dedicated employer engagement officers

Course content:

  • Environmental Impact & Carbon Footprint
  • Mental Health Awareness
  • Principles of Civil Engineering
  • Asbestos Awareness and Risk Avoidance
  • Waste Management in Construction
  • Hand Arm Vibration
  • Concrete Placing and Finishing
  • Principles of Stormwater and Drainage
  • Abrasive Wheels and Use of Power Tools
  • Detection of Buried Services

Plant Training 

  • Subject to 5 full days attendance on classroom elements of the course.
  • 4 days NPORS Training at a local Plant Training Centre
  • Gain Forward Tipping Dumper or Ride on Roller Ticket
  • Gain Plant Machinery Marshal category 

Job Interviews will be offered on successful completion of the course!

Location: TBC

Course Delivery Dates: Starts Wednesday 5th March 2025

Induction/Sign Up: Wednesday 26th February 2025

Week 1: Wednesday 5th, Thursday 6th and Friday 7th March (3 days)

Week 2: Thursday 13th March and Friday 14th March (2 days)

100% attendance is required throughout the course.

On completion of the 5 day classroom training you will be booked to attend your Plant training (in groups of 3) at the following location: TBC

Once you have completed your Civil Engineering course, you will be sent an email to access a FREE bonus course!

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Course Overview

Course Start Date:
05/03/2025

Start Time:
09:30 AM

End Time:
04:30 PM

Course Duration:
4 Weeks

Difficulty Level:
entry

Registration Deadline:

24/02/2025

Induction Date:

2025-02-26

Course Location:

TBC

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