Introduction to Construction

The Introduction to Construction course is an exclusive, comprehensive program available to South Yorkshire residents, designed to provide you with a solid foundation in the construction industry and kickstart your new career.

In this course, you’ll learn the basics of construction, health and safety, and valuable green skills to enhance your employability. Upon completion, you’ll receive your Green CSCS card free of charge, allowing you to get on site quickly.

Portland Training has a commitment to providing impartial Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG) for all learners to help them make informed decisions on their own future. 

As part of your enrolment process, you will have access to designated IAG staff to provide you with the support needed to help you make an informed decision regarding this course, making sure this it is right for you.

You can find out more about Portland Training’s IAG provision by clicking here.

Level 1 Certificate in Health and Safety in the Construction Environment .

This course is open to South Yorkshire residents living in:

• Sheffield
• Barnsley
• Rotherham
• Doncaster (Central)

19+yrs, unemployed and in receipt of government benefits or employed and earning less than the threshold amount.

Threshold Amount: 

• £23,000 per annum

Must be a full-time resident in the UK and meet other residency criteria.

Initial Assessments in English and Maths and other eligibility checks will be carried out at enrolment.

This course will taught using a range of practical and theoretical units. Assessment criteria will include practical assessments, written assessments and the completion of a portfolio.

If you meet the entry requirement criteria, this course may be fully funded. Meaning you may not have to pay anything.

Portland Training may also be able to access a Learner Support Fund to offer financial support for learners who are facing financial hardship to help pay for things that are not covered in the course funding, such as travel to and from the course venue. 

To find out more regarding funding eligibility, please complete the form and a member of the enrollment team will get back to you soon.

The Introduction to Construction course is designed for people who would like to pursue a career in construction. The course equips learners with the basic skills to find employment on construction sites.

Example Career Paths

• Construction site labourer 
• Entry level construction jobs

As part of this course, you will receive impartial advice and support as part of Portland Training’s ongoing Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG) provision to enable you to make informed decisions on your future.

You will be assigned a designated Employment & Progression officer whos job it is to offer impartial support and guidance on your next steps. You will also receive ongoing employability training, including important training such as, interview techniques and CV writing.   

We also work with a range of local employers to help our learners gain employment on completion of their course.