We’re working with RE:GEN to help customers kickstart a career in construction

We’re working with RE:GEN Academy to deliver a free four week construction programme to help our customers gain the skills, qualifications, confidence and essential site tickets needed to move straight into work.

On completion of the course, you will gain:

  • NOCN Level 1 award in Health and Safety in a construction environment
  • CSCS test and card
  • NOCN Level 1 in basic construction skills
  • Entry level 3 award in employability skills
  • Site tickets (e.g. asbestos awareness, abrasive wheels, working at height)
  • English, maths and digital skills for the workplace
  • Practival workshop-based training
  • Site visits and work experience
  • Personal development and Money Matters workshops
  • PPE (hard hat, hi-viz and work boots)

If you, or someone you know in the North East is looking to kickstart a career in the construction industry, RE:GEN Academy are hosting a number of drop-ins across the city, call in between 8am and 4pm to find out more and sign up.  

Hetton Centre

  • Wednesday 8 April
  • Wednesday 22 April
  • Monday 27 April
  • Wednesday 13 May
  • Tuesday 26 May

Easington Lane Community Access Point (ELCAP)

  • Wednesday 15 April
  • Wednesday 6 May
  • Wednesday 20 May

Pallion Action Group

  • Thursday 2 April
  • Thursday 16 April
  • Thursday 23 April
  • Thursday 7 May
  • Thursday 14 May
  • Thursday 21 May

If you are unable to attend a drop-in and would like to sign up or find out more information, contact RE:GEN Academy on 0191 466 1024, training@regen-academy.co.uk or visit www.regen-academy.co.uk 

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