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LEARN FLOURISH BUILD

CONSTRUCTION TRAINING IN WEST LONDON PROSPECTUS

LEARN FLOURISH BUILD Construction is vital to the economy. We all need homes to live in, as well as offices, workplaces, shops, music venues, cinemas, stadiums, stations, hospitals, cafes… the list of buildings we need and use is long.

Construction growth in the UK reached its highest level for over two decades in June 2021 (HIS Markit/CIPS UK), with the industry expected to grow by an average of 2.5% between 2022 and 2025. This has resulted in an anticipated need for 216,800 additional construction employees by 2025.

Your route to join one of the largest sectors of the economy and become one of London’s best builders starts here. This prospectus features information about the training provision on offer from five of West London’s top construction training providers who have teamed up to showcase what they have to offer to you.

The training providers are: Build Training Harrow & Uxbridge Colleges MIT Skills West London College West Thames College These training providers work collaboratively, are firm supporters of the Mayor’s Construction Academy and provide high-quality pathways into construction.

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The Mayor’s Construction Academy (MCA) aims to help more Londoners train in the skills they need to access construction sector vacancies on the capital’s housing construction sites. Site-ready workers are needed right now.

To help deliver the skills and workers needed by London’s construction employers the Mayor’s Construction Academy has set up a series of Hubs, across London.

The MCA has also launched: A Quality Mark, that identifies and recognises high-quality construction skills training, the curriculum, routes into employment and strong links with employers.

Hubs to help Londoners, employers, training providers and the organisations supporting them to work collaboratively - enabling more people to enter training and find jobs.

Investment for equipment and facilities to support the delivery of high-quality construction training in London.

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ARE YOU A LEARNER AGED 16 OR OLDER? IF SO, BUILD CAN OFFER YOU ROUTES INTO THE WORLD OF CONSTRUCTION.

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We work closely with our learners so they can develop a steady career and progress within their chosen field. More importantly, we understand the challenges that YOU face in everyday life and as you enter the world of work.

Regardless of your ability, background or career history, we will work with YOU to achieve your career goals. All we ask is that you have the attitude and desire to succeed and want to move your career in a new direction.

We pride ourselves in making sure you achieve your personal goals and get to where you want to be.

Take control of your future today and see what BUILD can do for your career prospects.

contact@buildtraining.co.uk

@build_training

02085 732002

@build_training

buildtraining.co.uk

“ I went to BUILD because I didn’t have much to do. I thought it would be a bit rubbish to be honest, but it wasn’t. I have never been to a place where you got so much help.”

Ben

COURSES INCLUDE...

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• Bricklaying - Level 1/2/3 • Dry Lining - Level 1/2/3 • Painting and Decorating - Level 1/2/3 • Plastering - Level 1/2/3 • Short Courses • Pre-Employment Training 5

LOOKING TO START YOUR CAREER, RESKILL, EXPAND YOUR EXISTING KNOWLEDGE, OR THINKING ABOUT A CAREER CHANGE? HARROW COLLEGE AND UXBRIDGE COLLEGE ARE HERE FOR YOU! We offer a range of full-time and part-time construction and building services courses on our campuses in Uxbridge and Harrow.

Whatever your starting point we have got you covered, from beginners’ courses at Level 1 through to university level, higher technical qualifications at Levels 4/5 at our West London Institute of Technology, based on our Uxbridge Campus.

We also offer apprenticeships so you can gain your qualification and earn a wage at the same time. We will help you find an apprenticeship vacancy or talk to your employer about converting your existing job into an apprenticeship.

Our lecturers and technicians bring expertise and knowledge from working as tradespeople in the industry. Learn the practical skills you need, keep up to date with latest technologies and gain insights to help you progress in this ever growing sector. Plus, benefit from our links with employers and industry experts.

Our advisors will help you find the right courses to suit your needs and aspirations.

We also help employers respond to local and regional priorities in the sector with recruitment and training opportunities and advise on any funds that can be accessed.

Get in touch to find out more.

You will learn your trade and develop your professional skills in our purpose-built, industry-standard workshops fitted out with the very best tools and equipment.

Harrow College

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Uxbridge College

enquiries@hcuc.harrow.ac.uk

enquiries@uxbridgecollege.ac.uk

020 8909 6000

01895 853333

harrow.ac.uk

uxbridgecollege.ac.uk

@harrowcollege

@uxbridgecollege

@harrow.college

@uxbridge.college

“ I decided to join the college because of its good reputation and excellent facilities. The workshops I practise in, are well-equipped with the latest machinery and we have knowledgeable technicians.”

Fanzal

COURSES INCLUDE...

• Construction - Level 1/2/3/4 • Electrical Installation - Level 2/3 • Engineering - Level 1/2/3/4/5 • Plumbing - Level 1/2/3 • Apprenticeships • Short Courses

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HARROW COLLEGE

UXBRIDGE COLLEGE

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90% OF EMPLOYERS WOULD RECOMMEND MITSKILLS We are an award-winning national training provider, specialising in work-based learning: pre-Apprenticeships, Apprenticeships, Traineeships and Study Programmes. We deliver construction skills from Entry Level to Level 7.

We have had over 12,500 learners in the past 10 years, with over 70% going on to further education or employment, and 90% would recommend us to a friend or family member.

With a wealth of experience in 56 different sectors of industry, we can help you

We also have Learner Loans available - please contact us for more information.

Our ethos is to deliver the right skills, to the right people, at the right time.

We have over 500 trusted employers working with us. Get in touch if you want to achieve real benefits with our training programmes!

hello@mitskills.com

@mitskills

01932 341416

@mitskills

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successfully develop your desired skills to achieve your qualifications, together with our recruitment team we can also source employment opportunities.

“My time training at MITSkills has really helped me grow as a person and become more confident.

MIT have always been supportive and helped me achieve the best possible grades and helped me gain employment. I gained a lot of skills from training at MITSkills and they helped me throughout my apprenticeship - always going above and beyond to make sure I was happy, safe and progressing. I would highly recommend this training provider - they care.”

Eleanor

COURSES INCLUDE...

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• Apprenticeships

(Including Bricklaying, Carpentry and Joinery, Electrical Installation, Engineering, and Plumbing)

• Introductory and Trade-Specific Courses (Including AM2, 18th Edition, ECS, and Experienced Worker Assessments)

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WEST LONDON COLLEGE OFFERS A GROWING AND POPULAR RANGE OF TRAINING COURSES AND APPRENTICESHIPS IN CONSTRUCTION AND GREEN SKILLS Our tutors, assessors and technicians are qualified tradespeople with many years of expertise and we aim to ensure that all our students and apprentices leave us with the career-ready knowledge, skills and experience needed by employers.

We have a friendly team of advisors who can discuss your options and help you make the right decision. If you do not have the entry requirements for some of our courses – don’t worry, we are here to help you with those too.

If you are unsure about which area of construction might suit you best or need more information about the exciting career paths that construction and the built environment can offer, get in touch!

We also love to work with employers. If you are looking for an apprentice and need help with the recruitment, the paperwork or claiming the financial incentives for apprenticeship recruitment get in touch.

lis@wlc.ac.uk

@westlondoncol

02087 411688

@westlondoncollege

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“West London College helped me come a long way. I’m really proud of what I’ve achieved. I would definitely recommend doing an apprenticeship, it’s changed my life.”

Harley

COURSES INCLUDE...

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• Brickwork - Level 1/2/3 • Carpentry and Joinery - Level 1/2/3 • Electrical Installation - Level 1/2/3 • Plastering - Level 1/2 • Plumbing - Level 1/2/3 • Apprenticeships 11

WEST THAMES COLLEGE IS A SUCCESSFUL, VIBRANT COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION, LOCATED IN THE BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW We offer a range of vocational courses taught by industry professionals which give students the skills demanded by industry. West Thames College has specialised facilities which provide immersive and realistic learning environments serving a diverse population of learners. The college also plays a key role in providing access to industry leaders through strong links with employers.

The majority of our provision in the skilled trades is offered both full-time to 16-18 year olds and part-time to adults (mainly in the evening) at Levels 1 and 2. Our Level 3 Construction & the Built Environment Foundation Diploma is for students looking 12

to study construction as a one-year, full-time course. It also supports progression to an Apprenticeship in the construction sector or to a further year of study at Level 3.

This qualification is part of the suite of Construction and the Built Environment qualifications offered by West Thames College.

In the suite there are qualifications that focus on different progression routes. All qualifications in the suite share some common units and assessments, allowing learners some flexibility in moving between qualifications where they wish to select a more specific progression route.

We also have qualifications for post-16 learners wishing to specialise in a specific industry.

@westthames

@westlondoncol

02087 411688

@westlondoncollege

west-thames.ac.uk

COURSES INCLUDE...

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• Carpentry and Joinery - Level 1/2/3 • Electrical Installation - Level 1/2 • Engineering - Level 1/2/3 • Painting and Decorating - Level 1/2 • Plumbing - Level 1/2/3 • Apprenticeships 13

Action West London is an established charity and social enterprise who help young people and adults get opportunities for training and employment. We have friendly staff who can help you prepare an application for a training course or a job.

Our team can help you with interview preparation, confidence building and support once you start your training course or job.

We work with many employers and can help you find the right opportunity for you.

Our staff come from diverse backgrounds and understand the issues and challenges young people and adults often face. They will be happy to help you move into construction training or employment.For more information, email us at recruitment@actionwestlondon.org.uk or call 0208 993 9605.

www.actionwestlondon.org.uk

Join us as we

GO GREEN

Ending our economy’s contribution to global warming will require a colossal effort across every sector. Put simply – it will require a Green Industrial Revolution. New jobs, new ways of working and new companies and organisations will lead the way.

15 of West London’s construction training providers will be playing their part as part of the Mayor of London’s Green Skills Hub, revising curriculums to include new and innovative training courses.

If you are an employer or are looking for Green construction training we would like to hear from you.

Across the 15 training providers in the Green Skills Hub, you will find a wealth of green skills provision, from preemployment training, through to Masters Degrees, as well as apprenticeships and relevant short courses.

New programmes are constantly being developed and added to the provision, in areas such as: • Energy efficiency and retrofit • Climate change and environmental awareness • Circular economy construction and plumbing • Low carbon travel • Green spaces horticulture and conservation • Architecture and environmental design • Environmental sciences • Global governance and sustainability development • Corporate responsibility

Find out more about the WEST LONDON GREEN SKILLS HUB

TOP 5 REASONS to choose a career in construction

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DEBT-FREE Earn while you learn and avoid university debt

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Command a high salary from a young age

TRAVEL Ability to travel the UK and the world

4 PROGRESSION

5 LEGACY

Entrepreneurial opportunities for budding business owners

Build your own legacy and make your mark on your environment

Why pursue a career in construction?

We asked some Master Builders

“I went from starting my carpentry and joinery apprenticeship at 16 to running my own building firm at 30.”

Andrew Birtwistle Scotia Joinery Contractors, Lancashire

“I’m in my second year of a four-year bricklaying apprenticeship and I earn £12,000 per year. In two years’ time, I can expect to be on £27,000 – and I’ll only be 19.”

Callum Hughson, Shetland

“I go to work every day and build something that I’m proud of. I love the thought that these buildings will still be standing long after I’m gone.”

Joe Kingdon Kingdon Design & Construction, London

“Construction offers a huge range of opportunities so my advice is to shadow a professional so you can get a sense for what really interests you.”

Alli Gay CHI Homes, Bristol

Average salaries for key construction roles Site manager £51,000

Plumber £49,000 Carpenter and joiner £41,000

Supervisor £48,000

Plasterer £41,000

Electrician £47,000

Civil engineering operative £44,000

Bricklayer £42,000 Steel fixer £44,000

Roofer £42,000

The average annual salary for a university graduate = £32,000

What now?

For more information on how and why you should pursue a career in construction, visit www.goconstruct.org @fmbuilders @federationofmasterbuilders

About the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) The FMB is a trade association for small and medium-sized (SME) construction firms.

The FMB is passionate about promoting quality careers in construction.

Visit www.fmb.org.uk

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CONSTRUCTION TRAINING IN WEST LONDON PROSPECTUS

MARCH 2022