AFC – The National Training Group for Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire

Training & NVQ’s / CSCS Cards

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“Action for Construction is committed to supporting the development of
SME’s and Micro-businesses required to meet the future and changing
needs of the industry and attracting the next generation”

We will achieve this by: –

Working with...

our members to support them through training to upskill their workforce to meet industry standards and help them to develop their businesses.Learn More »

Promoting...

construction as a career of choice in schools and colleges to both academically and vocationally inclined students, emphasising the wide range of career paths.Learn More »

Encouraging...

and supporting our members to take on apprentices – trade, technical, professional and management.Learn More »

Action for Construction...

is a membership organisation for construction employers based in the East Midlands. Action for Construction is a CITB funded independent training group.Learn More »

Becoming a member of AFC

AFC (Action for Construction) we are part of the National Training Group that works side by side with the CITB who fund the administration of these groups.  The Training Groups are regional and what we do is support the CITB and help levy registered companies tap into funding for Training.  (Think of us as the CITB Training Department).

To be eligible to become a member of Action for Construction, you must be a CITB Levy payer and have an office in the Nottingham/shire or Derby/shire area.

To receive funding from the CITB your Levy returns MUST BE up to date.

If you tick those boxes, here are some of the benefits you would receive:

  • Subsidised training with discounts from providers list prices
  • Advice and Support with claiming CITB Grants. 
  • Information on other funding available from other avenues, construction, or general business support.

  • A direct link between local education/training providers.
  • A local forum that focuses on current training and legislative issues and builds links between members and associated construction organisations.
  • Free events with speakers and networking opportunities.

To be eligible to become a member of Action for Construction you must be a CITB levy payer and have an office in the East Midlands.

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Training and NVQ's

All categories & levels covered / Courses run weekly

Towers for Users

Combined Low Level & Users

Towers on Stairs

Towers for Managers

All categories & levels covered / Courses run daily

3a Scissor Lift

3b Cherry Picker

1b Static Boom

Health & Safety Awareness – 1 day course (Green Labourers Card)

SSSTS – Site Supervisors – 2 day

SSSTS Refresher – 1 day

SMSTS – Site Managers – 5 day

SMSTS Refresher – 2 day

SEATS – Environmental – 1 day

Temporary Works Coordinator – 2 day

Temporary Works Supervisor – 1 day

Courses run through approved training providers registered with UKATA.

All categories & levels covered / Courses run Weekly

 Asbestos Awareness – 4 hours

Asbestos Non notifiable – 1 day

All plant training offered through various providers.

Any Bookings, dates will be given at the time of enquiry and are on a first come first basis.

All operatives must have done the health, safety & environment test within 2 years of the training date.

All plant training offered through various providers.

Any Bookings, dates will be given at the time of enquiry and are on a first come first basis.

All operatives must have done the health, safety & environment test within 2 years of the training date.

NVQ’S – all levels from Level 2 up to Level 7 are available, please contact me for me information

NVQ - CSCS Cards

Which card is right for you?

There is a wide range of cards covering hundreds of construction related occupations.
Check which card you should apply for by visiting www.cscs.uk.com/cardfinder
Most card applicants must pass the relevant CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test.

CSCS Scheme

The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) is the leading skills certification scheme within the UK construction industry. CSCS cards provide proof that individuals working on construction sites have the required training and qualifications for the type of work they carry out. The scheme keeps a database of people working in construction who have achieved or are committed to achieving a recognised construction related qualification.

Do I need a CSCS card to work on a construction site?

Most principal contractors and major house builders require construction workers on their sites to hold a valid CSCS card. To achieve any CSCS card that IS NOT a Green Labourers Card, you NEED an NVQ

 What will my NVQ and CSCS card cost?

Please contact Action for Construction for more details on costs. 

Will I be able to get a CSCS card after my NVQ?

Once you have completed your NVQ and passed your Health, Safety and Environment test you will be fully qualified for a CSCS Card.

 Types of

 NVQ’s That Action for Construction

 

 

 

 

 

To apply for a CSCS card you need to prove you have the training and qualifications required to carry out your job. The type of work you do, and your qualifications or membership of professional bodies will determine which type of CSCS card you should apply for.

Contact Action for Construction to find out how to find out what NVQ and CSCS card is best for you.

  • o achieve your green labourer’s card, you need to do a BTEC level 1 Health & Safety which we provide.

Skilled worker card – Level 2 NVQ

To achieve your green Skilled worker card, you need to Hold NVQ L3

  • Ceiling fixing
  • Dry lining finishing
  • Dry lining fixing
  • Wall & Floor Tiling
  • Carpentry
  • Plastering
  • Cladding
  • Painting & Decorating
  • Formwork
  • Trowel occupations
  • Concrete occupations / Drilling
  • Steel fixing
  • Demolition
  • Interior Systems – Partitioning
  • Controlling Lifting Operations – Slinger/Signaller

Gold Card – Level 3 NVQ

To achieve your green Gold Card, you need to Hold NVW Level 3

  • Formwork
  • Plastering
  • Occupational work supervision
  • Carpentry
  • Construction Contracting Operations (Estimating)
  • Construction Contracting Operations (Buying)
  • Construction Contracting Operations (Planning)
  • Construction Contracting Operations (Surveying)
  • Construction Contracting Operations (Site Technical Support)
  • Construction Contracting Operations (Design Coordinator)
  • Construction Contracting Operations (General)

To achieve your green Black Card you need to Hold NVW Level 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Black Card

NVQ Level 6 

  • Construction Site Management
  • Construction Contracting Operations (estimating)
  • Construction Contracting Operations (Quantity Surveying)
  • Construction Contracting Operations (General)

Level 7

  • Construction Senior Management