Construction

Construction is a multi-billion pound industry that deals with developing the underlying structure of anything from a housing estate to the groundbreaking ‘St David's 2 Project' in Cardiff. One in 14 of the UK's workforce is employed in construction (that's nearly two million people), and the task of building everything needed for the 2012 Olympics will have created approximately 33,500 additional jobs over the last seven years leading up to 2012. There are very few industries as broad as construction, offering such diverse career path opportunities.

Skills that can be gained from this sector vary from bricklaying to plant maintenance. Skilled staff are always on demand in this sector and many new job opportunities are set to be created over the years.

Interested? What to do next?

Download our Traineeship leaflet or contact your nearest ACT Skills centre.

What does it cover?

Level 1 NVQ Diploma in Trowel, Wood & Plastering occupations
Level 1 NVQ Diploma in Construction & Civil Engineering
Level 1 Award Certificate Diploma in Employability and Personal Development
Basic Construction Skills in Carpentry & Joinery, Plastering & Bricklaying
Essential Skills Wales
A host of other qualifications & support to help you get a great start to your career
Placement with a top employer
Training Allowance payable of £50 per week (minimum) whilst training leading to employment.

I am proud of what I have achieved.

Louissa Lewis