Careers In
The
Construction
Industry
6th March 2014
Aims of the Day?
To raise awareness of the many different careers in the construction industry
To identify pathways
The citb
Specialist
And Heritage
Team
Strategic
Account
Management
team
National
Construction
Colleges
Research Team
Levy Grant
Product
Development
Regional Teams
Company Development Advisers
Apprenticeship Officers
Careers Advisers
Contracts &
Standards
Head office
Legal, Marketing &
Communications,
Finance, IS
Skills Strategy
Bconstructive
You may have already decided that
construction is for you and that you'd like to
apply for an apprenticeship.
Once you've applied you'll be assessed and
given the opportunity to talk to CITB staff
about different parts of the industry to see
what's suitable for you.
Why not prepare for your assessment by
downloading a practice test booklet
http://www.bconstructive.co.uk/careers/
NEAR ME…………….
Industry Facts & Figures
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The Industry employs over 2 million people
1 in 14 of the Country’s workforce
20% of our workforce is over 55
Expected GROWTH
CIAG Report
• Research we undertook recently makes for
depressing reading:
• 35% of careers advisers believe that
construction is an unattractive career
opportunity
• 44% of teachers admit to having offered illinformed careers advice to students
• 60% of careers advisers in schools offer no
information on jobs prospects based on
available work
What is your
perception of the
construction industry?
Is it……………….
It’s all mud and boots?
WRONG!
The construction industry is:
Professional
Vibrant
Creative…………
Interesting
It gives opportunities many other careers and
industries do not offer!
Progression Travel Variety
Flexibility Careers
Job Satisfaction!
What do we do?
Civil Engineering Projects
Refurbishment & Repair
Makes up nearly 50% of industry
output
Improving peoples lives and
environment……
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Schools
Hospitals
Houses
Stadiums
Roads
Bridges
Tunnels
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Infrastructure
Shops
Factories
Hotels
Airports
Power Stations
Water services
Working
in the
Industry…………
Launch their new apprenticeship
programme with a commitment to
recruit 40 apprentices in 2014.
Robert Houghton
Group Training & Development Manager
Construction Requires
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Timekeeping
Attendance
Commitment
Flexibility
Ability to work as part of a team
The industry operates a ZERO
tolerance policy in regards to
Drugs & Alcohol which includes
random testing
Training & Apprenticeships
Qualifications
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Full Framework Apprenticeships
Shared Apprenticeship Scheme - Evolve
NVQ only – OSAT, Experienced Workers
Diploma – FE Colleges
Specialist Apprenticeships
Industry Training - NCC
National Construction College
&
TUCA
Chris Barrett & Melvyn Parr
TUCA TOUR – Group 1
CITB Support – Group 2
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Bconstructive
SLE Assessment
Shared Apprenticeship Scheme
Construction Ambassadors Scheme
Newsletter – Monthly updates for careers
advisors
LUNCH
Roundtable
Discussions
Q&A
Thank you