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CSCS Card and Solar Essentials

Duration
15 days
Location
Green Skills Academy, Trafford Park

This practical 15-day course is designed to give you the essential skills and knowledge to begin a career in construction, with a strong focus on sustainability and solar energy. It includes a dedicated day of learning on solar panelling, plus solar awareness embedded throughout the programme.

It is mandatory to hold a CSCS card if you want to work in the construction industry. A CSCS card provides proof that you have the appropriate training and qualifications required to work on-site.

When does the course start?

Monthly start dates available

Delivery

This course is delivered in-person.

Location: 373 Trafford Park Rd, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 1AN
Duration: 15 days, 9.30am – 3.00pm

What you'll achieve
  • Health & Safety in a Construction Environment
    (Required to apply for a CSCS Labourer Card)

  • Certificate in Introduction to Construction

  • Certificate in Introduction to the Facilities Industry

  • Waste and Recycling Unit
    (Part of the Certificate in Introduction to the Facilities Industry)

  • A 2-year CSCS Labourer Card
    (Upon successful completion of the course and passing the relevant test)

 

Cost - Fully Funded

Eligibility – To apply, you must:

  • Be aged 19 or over and unemployed

  • Have a basic level of English and maths

  • Have the right to work in the UK
    (e.g. UK Birth Certificate, Passport, or Residency Card)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is a CSCS card?

A CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) card is a certification card used in the UK to verify that individuals working on construction sites have the necessary training and qualifications for the type of work they perform.

The card aims to improve standards and safety on construction sites by ensuring workers have the appropriate skills and knowledge.