Kirkstall Forge - Construction

Kirkstall Forge – Construction

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The course at forging futures campus has had a massive impact on my life, I was struggling to find work experience within the building industry. Now, thanks to these guys and the course provided, I now have a level 1 qualification in construction and have found myself a work placement with Hollycroft Construction being trained as a site manager.

TOMMY HIND

Course Overview

The employability and skills course will run for between 4- 12 weeks, offering the opportunity to gain:

  • Employability Certificate and Functional Skills
  • Support from training and learning providers throughout.
  • Career guidance, motivation and inspiration.
  • Exposure to potential apprenticeship programmes and employers.
  • Work experience and exciting activities.
  • Chance to be put forward for a fully-funded CSCS card test and training
  • Level 1 Construction Award on-site

How Many Places Are Available?
There will be 15 places at each course, so make sure you sign up to secure your spot!

When Does The Course Start?
Courses will be held on a monthly basis and will run every weekday from 10am – 3pm.

Outcome of Course
The course has a success rate of over 70% of students moving on to further education, training and employment.

Modules

Module List

Week 1 – Induction Employability Maths & English

Week 2 – Employability Maths & English (Boxing Therapy)

Week 3 – Site visits, Construction Task

Week 4 – Employability Maths & English (Boxing Therapy)

Week 5 – Employability Maths & English Enrichment Activity

Week 6 – Leeds City Council W/E – Construction Courses (Asbestos awareness, Manual Handling, Working at Heights)

Week 7 – CSCS Card Training, L1 H & S & L1 Construction Award

Week 8 – Work Experience

Week 9 – Work Experience

Week 10 – Work Experience

Week 11 – Work Experience

Week 12 – Tests, Mop up on files and Graduation ceremony

Entry Requirement

Eligibility

We’re looking for anyone aged 16-24, regardless of your level of education,how long you have been out of workor if you have never had a job. Or if you are just unsure about what you, want to do in the future, all are
welcome to apply.

Testimonials

The course at forging futures campus has done so much for me. Meeting Ewan and Geoff has had a massive impact on my life as before I met them, I was struggling to find work experience within the building industry. Now, thanks to these guys and the course provided, I now have a level 1 qualification in construction and have found myself a work placement with Hollycroft Construction being trained as a site manager.

None of this would have been possible without the help of Forging Futures Campus, iConsult Yorkshire, CEG and Kevin Keogh from Hollycroft. I owe a massive thanks to these people because now, after leaving school over 5 years ago, I can start planning my future in a career I am really enjoying. Thanks for all the help you have offered, it is greatly, greatly appreciated!

Tommy Hind

Learner from the Forging Futures Campus Employment & Skills Course at Kirkstall Forge

What an amazing opportunity this has been for my son, partnership working at its best creating a great environment for young people to learn skills in a different way.
On the first morning my son was his usual disinterested teenage self, making statements like “I’m not staying long” and “I didn’t even want to come”. What a difference even that first couple of hours made. Straight away the young people were engaged by Ewan with his honesty, straight talking and his motivational style of talking to them.
There were no arguments the following week, my son got up ready to start the course and apart from a couple of days has not only agreed to attend but wanted to attend. For the first time in a long time he has talked about enjoying something, he has come home buzzing and full of enthusiasm. In just 4 weeks his confidence has grown, he has more focus on his future and is no longer content to sit around all day doing nothing. Even as a 16yr old he has been able to reflect on what this course has done for him and can see the benefits, feeling more comfortable in social situations and being able to see himself as someone who can get employment and build a life for himself. He is now much more optimistic and hopeful for the future.

Amanda Barker

Parent Testimony

The Forging Futures Campus is amazing!! Ewan, Howard, CEG, tutors and the rest of the team helped and supported each one of us who attended the employability course. They put there all into making every part of the course enjoyable.

While on the course I gained skills and was able to meet some great people who I’m still friends with. My confidence and professional communication.

Cody Cawthra

Forging Futures Graduate

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