Construction skills are in high demand in the UK and there’s never been a better time to enter the building industry. Whether you want to learn a trade, improve your skills, or gain essential qualifications, Greenwich Learns provides courses in Royal Greenwich, London, to start and progress your career in the construction industry. Our range of courses changes, so please check regularly for new opportunities.
Our practical courses provide you with the essential City & Guilds health and safety qualification and prepare you to test and complete your CSCS card making you fit for working at a professional construction site. Having the necessary qualifications will put you on a career path to specialise in a trade or progress into management.
Courses cover core trade skills such as bricklaying, tiling, plastering and decorating. You will also learn how to work as a team and communicate clearly. Further progress your construction skillset with additional qualifications and knowhow in plastering.
Future-proof your career with our green courses and learn about the UK’s push for energy-efficient buildings. Join a high-demand and growing sector.
Most of our courses are fully funded for Royal Greenwich residents. You can check your eligibility when you book with one of our selected training partners. Most courses are taught in person with some online options available – you can discuss any specific needs you have when you contact a training partner.
We work with a number of training partners who deliver our courses. Browse the list below and follow the links for the courses that interest you. Each link will take you to the training partner’s website where you can:
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Our courses teach construction skills including bricklaying, plastering, tiling, and decorating. You can complete a City & Guilds qualification in health and safety, and your CSCS card, making you fit to work on a construction site. Further training available in Level 2 plastering and retrofitting.
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Our courses can help you start a career within the construction industry or gain a workplace first aid qualification. On our construction courses you can complete your CSCS card. Our first aid courses include effective epilepsy seizure management and how to use a defibrillator.
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