ncc course guide 2014

CITB – your local construction training provider As the training arm of CITB, the National Construction College is uniquely focused
on creating a highly skilled, safe and professional workforce.
We have seven regional campus locations with specialist facilities, such as scaffolding, plant
and roofing, plus a unique purpose-built tunnelling and underground construction facility in
Ilford. We also deliver most of our health and safety, leadership, and training and assessment
courses locally or on site across the UK. All of our instructors have valuable industry experience
and we can offer free professional advice on finding the right training for your company including
tailor-made training packages and in-house delivery.

l Specialist locations ................................................................................4
l Superb facilities ......................................................................................6
l In-company and bespoke training ..................... ....................... ........ 7
l How to book a course..........................................................................8
l Setting the standard ..............................................................................9
l Apprenticeships .................... ....................... ...................... ................. 11
l Health and Safety ...................... ....................... ...................... ............. 49
l Leadership and Management ...................... ...................... ............. 59
l Teaching, Instruction and Coaching ...................... ...................... .. 67
l Plant Maintenance .................... ....................... ...................... ............. 73
l Plant Operations....................................... ...................... ..................... 77
l Sustainability .......................................................................................113
l Useful contact numbers .................................................................127
l Index .....................................................................................................129
Please note that course costs and grant information may change.
All information is correct at time of going to print.
Contents
“You will receive top quality training and gain valuable industry expertise. Our promise to you is to deliver a workforce that is skilled, confident and has practical experience, ensuring that you get a maximum return on investment.”
Andy Walder, Director, National Construction College

S p e c i a l i s t l o c a t i o n s
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Facilities
Management; Plant Maintenance; Scaffolding and
Access; Levelling and Setting Out.
Telephone: 0344 994 4433
Fax: 0300 456 7997
2 hours from Cambridge
3 hours from London
National Construction College (Scotland)
Inchinnan, Renfrewshire PA4 9RQ
Scaffolding and Access; Levelling and Setting Out.
Telephone: 0344 994 8800
Fax: 0344 994 8801
National Construction College (Midlands)
Facilities
Scaffolding and Access.
Ladyhole Lane, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1LR
Facilities
Fax: 0121 459 2948
National Construction College (South)
Facilities
Building; Scaffolding and Access.
Telephone: 0300 456 5333
Fax: 01322 332 358
1 hour and 15 minutes from Watford
Tunnelling and Underground Construction Academy (TUCA)
Lugg Approach, Ilford, London E12 5LN
Facilities
available.
25 minutes from Central London
25 minutes from Waltham Abbey

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Y o u r l o c a l s u p p o r t t e a m
National Construction College (Waltham Forest)
Hollydown Way, Leytonstone, London E11 4DD
Facilities
Building; Health and Safety; Scaffolding and Access.
Telephone: 0208 539 8729
Fax: 0208 539 8729
45 minutes from Watford
Coleg Menai
Telephone: 01248 383323
35 minutes from Conwy
Your local support team Our UK-wide team of Senior Training Co-ordinators (STCs) can support and advise businesses wishing to make multiple bookings or organise their own in-company or bespoke training. The team can assist with providing advice and guidance linked to the development and delivery of training plans and give advice in relation to funding that may be available to help offset costs.
North West and North Wales region Please contact us on 0344 994 4433, so that
we can put you in touch with your nearest
Senior Training Co-ordinator.
[email protected]
South West and South Wales region Kate Parkinson 07826 858589
[email protected]
South Central region Please contact us on 0344 994 4433, so that we can put you in touch with your nearest
[email protected]
Yorkshire, Humber and North East region Karen Froggatt 07767 618563
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
London and South East region Please contact us on 0344 994 4433, so that
we can put you in touch with your nearest
location.

S u p e r b f a c i l i t i e s
Uniquely at the National Construction College, as well as our own outstanding real life training environments, we also have excellent accommodation and facilities for you.
The National Construction College at Bircham Newton, King’s Lynn, offers a range of en-suite bedrooms with a colour TV in every room. You can also enjoy our campus dining facilities including a restaurant for main meals, as well as a Costa Coffee offering pastries and paninis along with a variety of coffees and other beverages.
There is a bar, swimming pool and a fully equipped gym on the campus along with a superb conference facility, The Birches, offering meeting rooms and conference suites.
Our instructors Our instructors are all construction experts with years of work experience in the industry. They are all extremely well qualified, with excellent teaching credentials and are dedicated to providing you with the best training, to continue to deliver the skilled workforce that is vital to our industry, both now and in the future.
Superb facilities
W h o w e w o r k w i t h a n d b e s p o k e t r a i n i n g
In-company and bespoke training
We can provide training at your company’s premises or at any location of your choice for a selection of courses. We also offer tailored courses covering everything from general construction through to health and safety.
We work closely with you to identify your needs and produce a bespoke training programme which will ensure that you get the maximum return on your investment. We provide training for all levels, from apprentices through to senior managers.
Our Leadership and Management Diagnostic Tool will enable us to identify which management and supervisory skills you need.
Please call us on 0344 994 4433 to discuss your requirements.

General enquiries We are also able to offer training advice and guidance on the best options to meet your training needs, based on your personal circumstances. Our friendly team of advisers are available (with the exception of Bank Holidays):
Monday to Thursday from 8.45am – 5pm
Friday from 9am – 4pm
Email Enquiries can also be made by emailing us at [email protected]
H o w t o b o o k a c o u r s e
Online Our website citb.co.uk/training provides the latest information on course dates and special offers. Most of our courses can be booked directly online.

S e t t i n g t h e s t a n d a r d
Setting the standard CITB and the National Construction College have received a wide range of industry certifications and awards, demonstrating our commitment to delivering high standards.
National Construction College awards include:
• ISO 9001:2008 Business Management System Certication
• British Safety Council (2005, 2012 and 2013)
- Five Star Award for Health and Safety Management*
- Sword of Honour for Health and Safety Management
• Matrix Standard Certication for Information Advice and Guidance
• OHSAS 18001:2007 Health and Safety Management System Certication
• ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System Certication
• Recognised for Excellence
• Investors In People.
*By achieving a mark of 98 per cent in the British Safety Council (BSC) Five Star Health and Safety Audit, the National Construction College Scotland gained one of the highest ever scores for this internationally recognised award.

N C C A p p r e n t i c e A w a r d s
National Construction College Apprentice Awards
The National Construction College is proud to be recognised as the leading training provider for specialist construction.
It continues to be the largest training provider of its kind in Europe – supporting over 26,000 individuals every year including over 700 apprentices, and enjoying achievement rates well above the national average.
Each year, at our annual Apprentice Awards ceremonies, we celebrate the success of those apprentices who have made an outstanding contribution to their studies and have demonstrated a real commitment to kick-starting their successful careers in the construction sector.

industry as a whole. There is no better way
to bring in the skills that help secure new
contracts for your business. The National
Construction College is working hard to
provide the highest standard of training for
apprentices. In 2012/2013 CITB Managing
Agency Apprenticeships were awarded an
Ofsted rating of ‘Outstanding’.
Courses may be available at: • NCC East – King’s Lynn
• NCC Midlands – Birmingham
• NCC Scotland – Inchinnan
• TUCA – Ilford, London.
For detailed information about the locations please turn to the map on page 5.
A p p r e n t i c e s h i p s
Before applying to the National Construction College If you make an Apprenticeship application to the Skills Funding Agency,
please be aware that only applicants aged between 16-18 who have not
been placed on a training scheme before can be guaranteed full funding
for their Apprenticeship.
Employers must be aware that they may have to make a contribution
towards the Apprenticeship, if the application is for those aged 16-18 who

C o n s t r u c t i o n A p p r e n t i c e s h i p s
This course has been designed in close consultation with
industry and aims to prepare apprentices to become responsible
and skilled workers within civil engineering.
A civil engineering technician’s key function is to be the link
between engineers, the management team and operatives on
a construction site. The Apprenticeship will provide the skills
needed in the role for setting out, quality control and checking
and reporting on progress.
• Laying domestic and large diameter drainage
• Levelling and setting out
• Mathematics for civil engineers
• The planning and design process and environmental
considerations
• CAD
• Science and materials.
Entry requirements Minimum of four GCSEs at grades A*-C or equivalent (to include
Maths, a science subject and English). All candidates will be
required to complete a Skills Learning exercise and to attend the
college to complete a Maths test.
Assessment and training This is a combination of classroom-based theory and
workshop-based practicals. The apprentice will take part in
group tutorials as necessary and there will be periodic progress
reviews. Assessment will take place via:
• Written and practical assessments (mapped to Diploma and
NVQ/SVQ Diploma competence levels)
• A synoptic practical test
• An assessment (delivered via a test at the end of each unit)
• Online multiple choice assessment test.
Qualifications/certification • BTEC Diploma Level 3 Construction and Built Environment
• Level 3 NVQ/SVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting
Operations
• Personal Learning and Thinking Skills.
Apply now Please call 0300 456 5038 for England, 0344 994 8800 for Scotland or 0344 994 7000 for Wales, as we need to confirm
some details of the Apprenticeship with you.
If your apprentice has not made an application – they can visit citb.co.uk/apprenticeships to make sure they are eligible for
funding.
Further training This course can lead to further career advancement in design,
finance, sales and management within construction. Further qualifications include a Foundation Degree, a Higher National
Diploma (HND) or a Civil Engineering Degree.
Civil Engineering TechnicianGrant Up to £10,250
Year 1
The standard course is 19 weeks of training. The extended course is 27
weeks of training.
Diploma in Construction Contracting
Construction College.
This course has been designed in close consultation with industry
to provide a sound working knowledge of a wide variety of skills
that will prepare the apprentices to work competently on site.
Formwork is an essential component of the reinforced concrete
construction process. It is the term given to either temporary or
permanent moulds into which concrete or similar materials are
poured to form the elements required to complete a structure.
This Apprenticeship will provide the necessary skills to fabricate,
set out and erect formwork structures using a range of materials
and proprietary systems in the construction site environment.
Course programme
Functional skills
Practical training
• Principles of setting out
• Erect and strike – crane handled formwork
• Concrete (mixes, volumes and placing)
• Slinger/signaller
• MEWPs
Technology. This provides apprentices with a wider base of both
skills and knowledge of the construction industry and will include
training in:
• Interpreting information
• Estimating resources
• Building elements
• Building materials.
Entry requirements All candidates will be required to complete a Skills Learning
exercise, and some will need to attend the college for further tests.
individual tutorials as necessary and there will be periodic
progress reviews. Assessment will take place via:
• Online multiple choice assessment test at the end of the
training course.
• Level 1 Functional Skills
They may also gain value-added qualifications in health and
safety, along with other industry-specific subjects.
funding.
finance, sales and management within the formwork sector.
Further qualifications include the Level 3 NVQ/SVQ Diploma in
Formwork and the Level 3 NVQ/SVQ Diploma in Site Supervision.
Formwork Grant Up to £10,250
Duration
College.
spent on site with the apprentice’s
employer developing skills and
experience, whilst producing evidence

industry to provide a sound working knowledge of a wide variety
of skills that will prepare the apprentices to work competently on
site. Reinforced steel is an essential component of the reinforced
concrete construction process. Steelfixing is the term given to
the construction of steel cages that are embedded within the
concrete to give it structural strength. This Apprenticeship trade
is generally associated with civil engineering i.e. the construction of roads, bridges, power stations etc.
Course programme
Functional skills
Practical training
• Principles of setting out
- Interpretation of 3D drawings
- In-situ and pre-cast applications
- Bar cutting and bending
Construction Diploma This course includes apprentice training in Construction
Technology. This provides apprentices with a wider base of both skills and knowledge of the construction industry and will include
training in:
exercise, and some will need to attend the college for further
tests.
Assessment and training This is a combination of classroom-based theory and workshop-
based practicals. The apprentice will take part in individual tutorials as necessary and there will be periodic progress
training course.
Apply now Please call 0300 456 5038 for England, 0344 994 8800 for Scotland or 0344 994 7000 for Wales, as we need to confirm some details of the Apprenticeship with you.
funding.
finance, sales and management within the civil engineering
sector. Further qualifications include the Level 3 NVQ/SVQ
Diploma in Site Supervision.
Duration
incorporating 13 weeks of off-the-job training at the National Construction
College. Periods between college
apprentice’s employer developing
qualification.
This course has been designed in consultation with the industry
and covers subjects that are essential to today’s construction
sites. A general construction operative needs to have a good
understanding of the construction/civil engineering process. This
includes knowledge of setting out for groundworks including
kerb-laying and paving as well as drainage, laying and testing.
Apprentices must also be able to understand and carry out all
aspects of concreting, from the testing of fresh concrete to laying and finishing.
Course programme
Functional skills
Practical training
• Basic concreting
• Setting out
• Block paving
Construction Diploma The course includes apprentice training in Construction
Technology. This provides apprentices with a wider base of both skills and knowledge of the construction industry and will include
training in:
• Building elements.
Assessment and training This is a combination of classroom-based theory and simulated
site activities. The apprentice will take part in individual tutorials
as necessary and there will be periodic progress reviews.
Assessment will take place via:
training course.
funding.
finance, sales and management within construction. Further
qualifications include the Level 3 NVQ/SVQ Diploma in
Construction Contracting Operations and the Level 3 NVQ/SVQ
Duration
incorporating 16 weeks at college*.
The remainder of the time is spent
with the employer on site, gaining
experience, with assessment for the NVQ/SVQ Diploma carried out by the
National Construction College.
*Duration may vary by nation.

This course has been designed in consultation with industry to
prepare apprentices to become skilled workers in this specialised
field. It provides individuals with the skills to build, maintain and
repair public highways and footpaths.
Course programme
Functional skills
Practical training
• Excavations
Technology. This area of training aims to provide apprentices with
a wider base of both skills and knowledge of the construction
industry and will include training in:
• A synoptic practical challenge
Qualifications/certification • Level 2 Construction Diploma in Highway Maintenance
• Level 2 NVQ/SVQ Diploma in Construction
funding.
finance, sales and management within construction. Further
qualifications include the Level 3 NVQ/SVQ Diploma in Site
Supervision.
Duration
incorporating 16 weeks at college*.
The remainder of the time is spent
experience, with assessment for the
NVQ/SVQ Diploma carried out by the
*Duration may vary by nation.

S p e c i a l i s t A p p r e n t i c e s h i p s
This course has been designed in close consultation with the
interior systems sector to provide a sound working knowledge of a wide variety of industry skills that will prepare apprentices for
further career progression and to work competently on site.
Course programme
Functional skills
• Raised access ooring.
progress reviews.
Qualifications/certification • Level 2 Construction Diploma in Drylining
• Level 2 NVQ/SVQ Diploma in Interior Systems – Drylining
• Level 2 Construction Diploma in Interior Systems
(Ceiling Fixing/Relocatable Partitions)
(Ceiling Fixing/Relocatable Partitions)
funding.
finance, sales and management within the interior systems
sector. Further qualifications include the Level 3
NVQ/SVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations
and the Level 3 NVQ/SVQ Diploma in Site Supervision.
Interior Systems – Suspended Ceiling Fixing, Partition Fixing and Drylining
Grant Up to £10,250
period with 17 weeks at the National
Construction College.*
National Construction College. Please

P l a n t A p p r e n t i c e s h i p s
This Plant Maintenance course has been designed in close
consultation with the plant industry and aims to give apprentices
a wide range of engineering knowledge and understanding
beyond that required to achieve an NVQ/SVQ qualification. It
covers subjects from bench fitting and basic engineering skills to
the latest technological advancements in electro-hydraulics and
computerised control systems.
proven format, covering basic engineering subjects common to
all plant maintenance disciplines. Further specific training and
equipment is utilised as relevant to the role the apprentice will
follow within the company.
• Bench tting/engineering skills/technical drawing
• IT/communication skills
• Electro-hydraulics
• Electrical safety testing (PAT).
Entry requirements The recommended entry qualifications are four GCSEs at grade D or higher. However, all candidates will be required to complete a
Skills Learning exercise.
• A site visit (via an assessor)
• An assessment (delivered via a test at the end of the course)
Qualifications/certification • Level 2 NVQ/SVQ Diploma in Plant Maintenance
• Employment Responsibilities and Rights
funding.
in Plant Maintenance, the Level 3 NVQ/SVQ Diploma in Plant
Maintenance and the Level 2 Functional Skills Advanced
certificate.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
7 weeks at the National Construction
College for those eligible to progress to Level 3. Total – 32 weeks.
Periods between college training are spent on site with the apprentice’s
employer, developing work-based skills
This course sets out to produce plant
operators trained to operate a specific
range of machines. During their training
at the college, apprentices gain a good
understanding of the activities, techniques
and procedures relating to plant
operations including training in servicing
and basic maintenance.
• 360° excavator
• Dump truck
following as appropriate to the
apprentice’s chosen trade:
(Civil Engineering)*
• Construction Plant Competence
Card
Practical training for Construction Plant • 180° digger loader
• 360° excavator below 10T
following as appropriate to the
apprentice’s chosen trade:
(Construction)*
• Construction Plant Competence
Card
apprentices on site for the first category
of plant as selected by the employer for
conversion to the NVQ/SVQ and the full
CPCS Blue Competent Operator Card.
Entry requirements All candidates will be required to
complete a Skills Learning exercise, and
some will need to attend the college for further tests.
Assessment and training This is a combination of classroom-based
theory and practical training. Assessments
will take place via:
• Theory and practical assessments
• A site visit (via an assessor).
Apply now Please call 0300 456 5038 for England, 0344 994 8800 for Scotland
or 0344 994 7000 for Wales, as we
need to confirm some details of the
Apprenticeship with you.
sure they are eligible for funding.
Further training Assessment for additional NVQ/SVQ categories is available through the
National Construction College – details
college.
Plant Operation – Civil Engineering Plant and Construction Plant Grant Up to £10,250
Year 1
Year 2
in Plant Operations, carried out by the
crane industry and sets out to produce crane operators trained
to operate a specific range of machines. They are also taught
the duties and responsibilities of an ‘appointed person’, how
to conduct risk assessments and how to produce method
statements. During training, apprentices learn how to safely and
efficiently operate a variety of cranes in addition to learning basic
maintenance and checks.
• Crawler crane
• Tower crane
• Truck-mounted crane
• Lorry loader
• Telescopic handler
• Crane erection.
Assessment and training This is a combination of classroom-based theory and practical
training. Assessments will take place via:
Qualifications/certification
• Level 2 Diploma in Plant Operations
• Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) Red Trained
Operator Card
*The college assessment team will track apprentices on site
for the first category of plant as selected by the employer for
conversion to the NVQ/SVQ and the full CPCS Blue Competent
Operator Card.
funding.
through the National Construction College – details will be
provided during attendance at college.
Crane Operation Grant Up to £10,250
Year 1
Year 2
the demolition industry. It sets out to offer demolition plant
operatives an appreciation of all aspects of demolition.
Course programme
Functional skills
• Introduction to the industry
• Oxy-Acetylene/propane cutting
• Abrasive wheels
boom
• Attachments.
Assessment and training This is a combination of classroom-based theory and practical
training. Assessments will take place via:
Qualifications/certification • Level 2 NVQ/SVQ in Plant Operations (Construction)*
• Level 2 Diploma in Plant Operations
• Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) Red Trained
Operator Card
*The college assessment team will track apprentices on site
for the first category of plant as selected by the employer for
conversion to the NVQ/SVQ and the full CPCS Blue Competent
Operator Card.
funding.
through the National Construction College – details will be
provided during attendance at college.
Demolition Plant Operation Grant Up to £10,250
Year 1
Year 2
R o o fi n g A p p r e n t i c e s h i p s
roofing industry. It provides training and assessment in bitumen,
roofing felts, surfacing and insulation materials, tools and
equipment, regulations and standards, together with the practical
and theoretical knowledge required to achieve the Built-up Felt
Roofing framework. This provides apprentices with the skills they
need to excel in this specialist trade.
Course programme
Functional skills
• Information, quantities and communicating with others
• Building methods and construction technology
• Applying built-up bituminous roong
• Preparing decking for built-up bituminous roong
• Repairing and maintaining built-up bituminous roong
• Preparing background surfaces
• Providing setting out for applied waterproof membranes
• Repairing surface defects
• Roll and pour techniques
equipment
• Abrasive wheels.
Qualifications/certification • Level 2 Construction Diploma in Built-up Felt Roong
• Level 2 NVQ/SVQ Diploma in Applied Waterproof Membranes
(Built-up Felt Roofing)
safety, along with other industry specific subjects.
funding.
finance, sales and management within construction.
Construction Contracting Operations, and the Level 3 NVQ/SVQ
Duration
period with 23 weeks at the National
Construction College.*

roofing industry and provides training and assessment in single
and double skin, as well as factory-assembled composite systems
that include ashings, fasteners and xings. Apprentices learn
via practical and theoretical approaches how to cut, shape and
fix materials including metal, plastic and cement panels to create
walls and roofs.
• Selecting the quantity and quality of resources for construction
operations
for installation
• Installing rainwater goods
• Storing resources ready for use
• Knowledge of building methods and construction technology.
Assessment and training This is a combination of classroom-based theory and workshop-
based practicals. The apprentice will take part in individual
tutorials as necessary and there will be periodic progress
Qualifications/certification • Level 2 Construction Diploma in Roof Sheeting and Cladding
• Level 2 NVQ/SVQ Diploma in Cladding Operations
Apply now Please call 0300 456 5038 for England, 0344 994 8800 for Scotland or 0344 994 7000 for Wales, as we need to confirm some details of the Apprenticeship with you.
funding.
Construction Contracting Operations, and the Level 3 NVQ/SVQ
Duration
period with 23 weeks at the National Construction College.*
The remainder of the time is spent with the employer on site, gaining

roofing industry and provides training and assessment in plain
tiles, interlocking tiles and cement fibre slates to cover valleys,
hips and general areas, together with the practical and theoretical
knowledge to achieve the Roof Slating and Tiling framework.
Course programme
Functional skills
• Information, quantities and communicating with others
• Building methods and construction technology
• Installing single-lap roof coverings to a variable gauge
• Installing plain tile roof coverings
• Installing regular sized natural roof slates to standard details
• Stripping and reclaiming pitched roof coverings
• Installing roong backgrounds and components
• Installing pre-formed weathering ashings to roofs.
Assessment and training
Qualifications/certification • Level 2 Construction Diploma in Roof Slating and Tiling
• Level 2 NVQ/SVQ Diploma in Roong Occupations
funding.
Further qualifications include the Level 3 NVQ/SVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations, and the Level 3 NVQ/SVQ
Year 1
Year 2
Total – 25 weeks
spent on site with the apprentice’s
employer, developing work-based skills
A c c e s s A p p r e n t i c e s h i p s
Lightning Conductor Engineering Qualifications/certification • Level 2 Construction Diploma in Lightning Conductor
Engineering
Occupations – Lightning Conductor Engineer
• Level 2 NVQ/SVQ Diploma in Accessing and Rigging
Occupations – Scaffolding
Scaffolders’ Registration Card
They may also gain value-added qualifications in health and safety, along with other industry-specific subjects.
• Level 2 NVQ/SVQ Diploma in Accessing and Rigging
Occupations – Steeplejacking
T u n n e l l i n g A p p r e n t i c e s h i p s
industry to provide a sound working knowledge of a wide
variety of skills that will prepare the apprentices to work
competently on site.
the tunnel and underground construction environment. This
Apprenticeship will provide the necessary skills to become a
tunnel operative in the tunnelling and underground construction
industry.
(HS&E) test
Practical training
• Tunnel t out
training in:
Qualifications/certification • Level 2 Construction Diploma in Tunnel Operations
• Level 2 NVQ/SVQ Diploma in Tunnel Operations
• Level 1 Essential Skills
• Tunnel Safety Card (TSC).
If your apprentice has not made an application – they can visit
citb.co.uk/apprenticeships to make sure they are eligible for
funding.
Duration
training.
confirmed upon enrolment.
The course has been designed in close consultation with industry
General operatives are the workers found within the construction
environment who carry out various tasks such as laying large
and small ducts and pipes, placing concrete to the correct
level, moving, handling and storing of materials and assisting
tradespeople as necessary. This will provide the necessary
skills to become a construction operative in the tunnelling and
underground construction industry.
(HS&E) test
• Kerb laying.
Practical training
• Levelling and setting out
compacting and finishes.
training in:
Qualifications/certification • Level 2 Construction Diploma in Construction Operations
• Level 2 NVQ/SVQ Diploma in Construction Operations
• CSCS Card.
funding.
Duration
training.
The course has been designed in close consultation with industry
Sprayed concrete is an essential component of the modern
tunnel construction process. Sprayed concrete is, as its name
suggests, applied by high pressure spraying equipment and
forms the lining of the tunnel. This Apprenticeship will provide
the necessary skills to become a sprayed concrete operative in
the tunnelling and underground construction industry.
Course programme • Functional skills
(HS&E) test
Practical training
• Mixing and batching concrete
• Spraying concrete in a tunnel
• Slinger/signaller
Construction Diploma
training in:
Qualifications/certification • Level 2 Construction Diploma in Sprayed Concrete
• Level 2 NVQ/SVQ Diploma in Sprayed Concrete
• Tunnel Safety Card (TSC).
If your apprentice has not made an application – they can visit
citb.co.uk/apprenticeships to make sure they are eligible for
funding.
Duration
training.
On Site Assessment
On Site Assessment takes place at your site, office or a location of your choice. We have developed courses to enable you to access this service, and understand the processes, more easily.
You’ve done the training.
You’ve got the experience.
Now get qualified and carded.
A s s e s s m e n t S e r v i c e s

Getting Qualified National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs)
are fast becoming the standard that all employees must achieve. They form the basis
of Apprenticeships, the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) and other card
schemes – making them crucial to get on in the industry.
The qualifications are developed and approved by
people who work in the industry and are designed to
measure employees’ practical skills and job knowledge.
This makes them ideal for employees and employers
alike – helping those with experience to prove their skills
and give employers reassurance that they can do the job.
The National Construction College is now able to offer
an extended range of assessment methods for
qualifying experienced employees. These
convert existing skills into a nationally
recognised qualification.
CITB Grants
There are CITB grants available to help cover the cost of
On Site Assessment. For instance, you might be able to
claim a substantial grant for qualifying an experienced
employee to Level 2 NVQ/SVQ.
CITB may also be able to help you tap into other
Government funding streams, making it simpler and
cheaper than ever to qualify your workforce.
Quality Assurance Service
provides can give you information, advice and guidance,
plus help and support on internal quality assurance, right
through to running your IQA centre for you.
On Site Assessment confirms quality
and competence in the workplace. It
also creates greater awareness of health
and safety issues. Ultimately the On Site
Assessment service generates a higher
quality and more employable workforce. Jon Mortimore, Mortimore Construction, The Wirral

On Site NVQ/SVQ Assessment Workshop The On Site Assessment Workshop will take you through the
knowledge requirements and qualification induction for on site
assessment as well as introducing you to the site diary process.
This course is perfect for:
• Anyone working in the industry who needs to get a CSCS Card
• Individuals who work better in a more controlled classroom
environment
• Those with years of experience but no formal qualications
• People who want to work hard to prepare for the assessment
process.
Course programme • You will complete a site diary and gather additional evidence
while working on site to provide examples of the work you
are doing
• The diary needs to be validated by your employer and will be
used as the basis for your final assessment.
Entry requirements There are no specific entry requirements. You just have to
be working on site within your specified occupation and be
experienced. You must also have a good understanding of
spoken and written English. Please contact us if you have any
concerns in this area.
Assessment and support Assessors from the National Construction College will aim to fully
prepare you for assessment by helping you with your knowledge requirements, assessing your competence and helping with your
CSCS Card application.
An assessor from the National Construction College will contact
you to discuss the diary before giving you feedback on the day of
the workshop.
• Scaffolding (additional assessment will be required to get a
CISRS Card)
highways, etc.)
shopfitting, etc.)
• Insulation Boarding Treatments (IBT).
Book now For available dates or to book, call us on 0344 994 4433 or
contact us via [email protected]
Further training Once you get your qualification you can start working towards the next level, or a supervisory or management role.
For information advice and guidance on your next steps contact
us via [email protected]
Grant Variable by trade and qualification level*
Duration 1 day plus ongoing assessment support
*Grant available for eligible employers Will vary by trade and qualification level
Visit citb.co.uk/grant for further information

On Site NVQ/SVQ Assessment Designed for those who want all of the hassle taken out of the
assessment process, do not want to be away from the job and
are experienced in their occupational area. Perfect for anyone
working in the industry needing to acquire a CSCS Card and
individuals who prefer to get on with their day job, leaving this
process to the professionals. It is also for those needing to
avoid downtime and days away from site and those requiring
a fast, fixed-time process to achieve their qualification and get their Card.
Course programme • Induction to the qualication
• Assessment of your competence and knowledge on site
• Continuous support until qualication
• Preparation for your CSCS Card application.
Entry requirements There are no specific entry requirements. You just
have to be working on site within your specified
occupation and be experienced. You must
also have a good understanding of spoken
and written English. Please contact us if
you have any concerns in this area.
Assessment and support Whilst you are working on site you will be visited by your
assessor who will guide you through each part of the process,
observe you working and provide the highest levels of support
until you complete your qualification.
Qualifications/certification • Levels 3, 6 and 7 in Leadership and Management
• Roong occupations (BUFR, RST, RSC etc.)
• Scaffolding (additional assessment will be required for a CISRS
Card)
be required for a CPCS Card)
• Construction (drains, kerbs, concrete, groundwork, steel xing,
highways etc.
shopfitting etc.)
• Tunnelling and underground construction
• Insulation Boarding Treatments (IBT).
0344 994 4433.
Book now For available dates or to book call us on 0344 994 4433 or
contact us via [email protected]
Further training Once you get your qualification you can start working towards
the next level, or a supervisory or management role. For information advice and guidance on your next steps contact us
via [email protected]
qualification level and number of learners
Grant Variable by trade and qualification level*
Duration Dependent on the occupational area
*Grant available for eligible employers Will vary by trade and qualification level

Courses may be available at: • NCC East – King’s Lynn
• NCC Midlands – Birmingham
• NCC Waltham Forest – London
• NCC South – Erith, Kent.
For detailed information about the locations please turn to the map on page 5.
C o n s t r u c t i o n a n d S p e c i a l i s t B u i l d i n g
real-life situations, providing you with
knowledge of best practice that you can apply
on site. Our outdoor training facilities include
special areas for drainage, paving, kerb-laying,
excavation support, piling, concrete practice
and street works. Indoor facilities include areas
for bar bending, steelfixing and formwork.
We also have below ground facilities providing
real-life underground experience for confined
spaces training.
In addition to the courses outlined in this section, the following courses may also be
available. Call 0344 994 4433 for details.
• Basic Kerb-Laying
• Polyethylene Fusion Training and Assessment.

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New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) 1991 – Operatives New roads and street works operatives play a vital role in
building and maintaining the infrastructure of Britain’s road
network. This course is for operatives who locate underground
apparatus, set up equipment for works within the highway and
carry out excavation, backfill and reinstatement using cold-lay
bituminous materials.
Course programme • Unit 001 – Location and avoidance of underground services
• Unit 002 – Signing, lighting and guarding
• Unit 003 – Excavation in the road/highway
• Unit 004 – Reinstatement and compaction of backll materials
• Unit 005 – Reinstatement of sub-base and road-base in
non-bituminous materials
• Unit 009 – Reinstatement of modular surfaces and concrete
footways.
• Unit 007 – Reinstatement of hot-lay bituminous materials
• Unit 008 − Reinstatement of concrete slabs.
Entry requirements You will need a reasonable level of mobility and the ability to lift
and move loads. You will also need a good understanding of
Assessment and training Includes practical tasks and observation exercises, plus
classroom-based theory including written assignments.
Operatives and supervisors learn on the same course to replicate
a team environment.
• City & Guilds 6156/01 certicate or SQA (Scottish
Qualifications Authority)
• The Street Works Qualications Register Card.
Book now For available dates or to book, go to citb.co.uk/training or call us
on 0344 994 4433.
Further training Further qualifications include the New Roads and Street Works
Act 1991 Refresher – page 36, and Supervisors – page 35, and
Safe Entry into Confined Spaces – page 36 .
Cost £649
Grant £150*
Duration 5 days (3 days of training, 2 days of technical tests)
*Grant available for eligible employers £50 per day for training days only

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New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) 1991 − Supervisors This course teaches you to locate underground services, set
up equipment for works within the highway and carry out
excavation, back-fill and reinstatement using hot and cold-lay
bituminous material. You will gain the skills and knowledge to
carry out work to the standards required by the New Roads and
Street Works Act 1991 (the legal framework for street works).
Course programme • Unit 001 – Location and avoidance of underground services
• Unit 010 − Monitoring signing, lighting and guarding;
co-ordination procedures and code of practice
• Unit 011 – Monitoring excavation in the highway;
specifications, techniques, road types, materials
• Unit 012 − Monitoring reinstatement and compaction of
backfill materials
sub-base and road-base materials
bituminous materials; specification and types of materials
• Unit 016 – Monitoring reinstatement of modular surfaces and
concrete highways.
Entry requirements You will need a reasonable level of mobility and the ability to lift
Assessment and training Includes practical tasks and observation exercises, plus
classroom-based theory including written assignments.
Operatives and supervisors learn on the same course to replicate
a team environment.
• City & Guilds 6156/01 certicate or SQA (Scottish
Qualifications Authority)
• The Street Works Qualications Register Card.
on 0344 994 4433.
Further training Further qualifications include New Roads and Street Works 1991
Refresher – page 36, Safe Entry into Confined Spaces – page
36, Safe Support of Trenches and Shafts – page 37, Supervisors
and Engineers – Concrete Appreciation – page 40, the Site
Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) – page 51 and the
Site Supervisors’ Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) – page 50.
Cost £649
Grant £150*
Duration 5 days (3 days of training, 2 days of technical tests)

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New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 Refresher This course is for both operatives and
supervisors who already hold the New
Roads and Street Works Card. It allows
you to update yourself on the course
content through revision sessions prior
to taking the written tests for the units
you hold. If you hold both Supervisor and
Operative Cards you will only be able to refresh one Card per course.
Course programme • Refresh of content for the operative and
supervisor units.
(six months before or six months after
your Card expiry date). You will also need
a good understanding of spoken and
written English. Please contact us if you
have any concerns in this area.
Assessment and training This is a classroom-based theory course followed by the completion of written
exams. Operatives and supervisors learn
on the same course to replicate a team
environment.
certificate
SQA (Scottish Qualifications Authority)
Card.
Book now For available dates or to book, go to
citb.co.uk/training or call us on
0344 994 4433.
Safe Entry into Confined Spaces Level 2 Award in Working in Medium Risk Confined Spaces – Water (6150/02)
This course is designed for workers who
need to enter and work in a confined
space that is free of hazardous gas at the
time of entry. You will learn health and
safety procedures to reduce the danger
involved in working in confined spaces.
Course programme • Legislation
• Conned spaces
• A safe atmosphere
to work
mobility and the ability to lift and
move loads. You will also need a good
understanding of spoken and written
English. Please contact us if you have any
Qualifications/certification City & Guilds 6150/02 certicate.
0344 994 4433.
Duration 2 days
Cost £360
Grant £100*
Duration 2 days
New for 2014, together with Level 5 for
Managers.
and locations.
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Safe Support of Trenches and Shafts Digging trenches and shafts is one of the most hazardous jobs
on a construction site. This practical course is designed to teach
inexperienced operatives the safest excavation and trenching
techniques, in line with current legislation. You’ll learn how to
overcome problems caused by the weather, different soil types
and groundwater. This course is designed for operatives who
have little or no experience in supporting trenches and shafts.
Course programme • Recognition of soil structures
• Effects of weathering
means of excavation
services
• Erection of trench sheets or timbers to shallow or medium
trenches using ‘hit and miss’, ‘pinchers’ and ‘close sheeting’
methods and drive metal trench sheeting
• Correct support of shafts in loose ground
• Awareness of how to overcome groundwater problems
• Awareness of the various proprietary systems and their usage
• Awareness of the importance of safe methods of working and
conforming to relevant safety regulations
• The principles of backlling and striking
• Legislation and inspection log sheets.
Entry requirements
You will need a reasonable level of mobility and the ability to lift
Assessment and training Practical skills training takes up 80% of this course; there are
also classroom-based tutorials.
Qualifications/certification CITB National Construction College certificate.
on 0344 994 4433.
Further training Further qualifications include the CITB/CPA – Use of Proprietary Shoring Equipment course – page 39.
Cost £720
Grant £250*
Duration 5 days

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Abrasive Wheels
their functions
storing equipment.
Entry requirements You must have a good understanding
of spoken and written English. Please contact us if you have any concerns in
this area.
or tutorials.
certificate.
0344 994 4433.
These courses provide training in the safe mounting of abrasive wheels and discs Cost £95
Grant £25*
Duration 1 day
Disc Mounting Tuition
Disc Mounting Tuition and Practical Skills Training

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Solar Panel Installation
technical knowledge of proprietary
legislation.
relating to proprietary shoring
• Relevant aspects of regulations.
English. Please contact us if you have any
Qualifications/certification CITB National Construction College
certificate.
citb.co.uk/specialist or call us on
0344 994 4433.
page 36.
knowledge and specialist construction
solar panels to the correct standards.
You can expand their knowledge of
sustainable energy and solar panel installation. This course is suitable for
people who are experienced in the
roofing trade.
panels to a pitched roof
• How to install in-line and roof-mounted
solar panels to a pitched roof
• Fixing positions, specications,
technical data and installation.
of spoken and written English. Please
contact us if you have any concerns in
this area.
Assessment and training A combination of classroom-based theory and practicals.
Qualifications/certification CITB National Construction College
certificate.
0344 994 4433.
– page 57.
Cost £470
Grant £150*
Duration 3 days
Cost £200
Grant £50*
Duration 1 day

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Site Safety Plus – Temporary Works Co-ordinator
This course provides the practical and
technical knowledge and skills you need
to supervise and control concreting
activities effectively. This course is
suitable for supervisors, site managers
and concrete foremen.
• Quality control of materials to include:
– Aggregate grading
– Moisture testing
include:
– Slump
• Mix design
• Non-destructive testing.
of spoken and written English. Please
contact us if you have any concerns in
this area.
and practicals.
certificate.
citb.co.uk/training or call us on 0344 994 4433.
This course is for those on site with
responsibility for managing all forms of
temporary works. It is designed to give confidence to senior management, and
those who engage with contractors, that
you have reached an assessed standard
of knowledge.
duties of, a temporary works
co-ordinator
• Understanding BS 5975, the code of
best practice for temporary structures
on building sites
• Risk assessments and method
process.
Entry requirements You will need a reasonable level of
mobility and the ability to lift and move loads. You will also need a good
English. Please contact us if you have
any concerns in this area.
Assessment and training The course is delivered via
classroom-based sessions and includes
25 multiple-choice questions.
citb.co.uk/training or call us on 0344 994 4433.
Further training Other management training courses
are: C-ILM – page 64, and NEBOSH (Construction) – page 54. Other
practical courses are: SITS – page 110,
CITB/CPA – page 39.
Duration 3 days
Cost £420
Grant £100*
Duration 2 days

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New Entrants/Graduates − Core Trade Awareness The recruitment of graduates and
undergraduates into the construction
skills of talented individuals to our sector.
However, many higher education students
enter the industry lacking the trade
awareness skills that will enable them to
perform at the highest level on site. This course provides a wealth of knowledge
and experience in the core construction
trades and is often referred to as a ‘rite of
passage’ for graduates into the industry.
Course programme: • Steelxing
English. Please contact us if you have any concerns in this area.
Assessment and training A combination of practical and hands-on
tutorials.
certificate.
0344 994 4433.
Duration 5 days
*Grant available for eligible employers on a training plan only £50 per day for training days only
Internal Wall Insulation (IWI) Installer This course will provide you with the
knowledge, understanding and ability to
install and finish IWI systems to correct
standards and procedures.
Course programme • The ‘Green Deal’, what it is about and
how it works
good customer care
industry including size and thermal
efficiency
• Fixing processes and types of xing and
components
insulation
• Material safe storage procedures.
practical installation so you will need a
reasonable level of mobility and the ability
to lift and move light loads. You must also
have a good understanding of spoken
and written English. Please contact us if
you have any concerns in this area.
Assessment and training A combination of classroom-based theory
and practicals.
certificate.
0344 994 4433.
– Pre-course (Novices/New Entrants)
Boarder Installer – page 44.
Duration 4 days

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External Wall Insulation (EWI) Pre-Course (Novices/New Entrants) This course will provide you with the knowledge, understanding
and ability to install and finish EWI systems to correct standards and procedures. It includes the one-day Customer Service Plus
course (page115).
Course programme • The ‘Green Deal’, what it is about and how it works
• The importance of, and delivery of, good customer care
• Health and safety issues including PPE, working at height,
asbestos awareness, manual handling and power tools
including abrasive wheels
• Basic trowel skills to complete render base coats and top coat
finishes.
• The different boards used within the industry including size and
thermal efficiency
• Fixing processes and patterns/bonds – various types of xing,
beads and comp

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