case study Theo Coleman, 21, from Fence, is studying part-time for his degree in Construction Project Management. He works for Barnfield Construction in Nelson and his job is Trainee Site Manager at Victoria Mill in Burnley. ‘Learning on the job means that I am developing an abundance of skills such as: • the ability to be organized, which helps me to prioritise which jobs need to be done on site • communication, which is vital for me to interact with the people I meet and work with • and technical skills that allow me to get a better understanding of my role.’
Make Learning Construction and BuildingTechnologies What will your CV say about YOU? A career in the construction sector will allow you to work on projects as diverse as bridges, solar energy, green technologies, office buildings, highways and much more. Great opportunities exist for anyone interested in design and management of construction projects, supporting technical roles and practical craft skills.
The construction industry employs 2.35 million workers and professionals in the UK. Latest forecasts show that the sector needs 43,000 recruits per year over the next five years. * (Source: www.bconstructive.co.uk July 2012) The construction industry is fast developing and there are plenty of opportunities for an interesting and varied career locally, nationally and even internationally!
Are you interested in Construction? If you enjoy: Working with your hands Being part of a team Meeting people Using your initiative
Theo at Victoria Mill at the early stages of the development
Solving problems Working with numbers Lateral thinking Working in a variety of situations Using ICT e.g. Computer Aided Design (CAD) We Jenny McAndrew and Matthew Guirdham from Barnfield Construction with Russell Currie from RPL Containers Ltd
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