For Apprentices

A job in construction can offer a rewarding career choice for young people. However it can be difficult to find a construction employer willing to take on an apprenticeship, particularly in these difficult times. Consign has a network of employer contacts and the expertise to match apprentices with the right organisation for them.

Young people looking for construction apprenticeships can increase their employment opportunities by registering with  the following websites:

Register on the bconstructive website. Companies that are registered with ConstructionSkills need to complete the Skills Learning Exercise. There is more information about this here www.bconstructive.co.uk/careers/whatnext/index.aspx

Register on the National Apprenticeship Service website which will give you more information about the types of apprenticeship that are available and also details of employers who are offering those apprenticeships. The website link is www.apprenticeships.org.uk

CSCS Health and Safety test

Many construction employers demand that you have a CSCS card before you can work on their sites so the achievement of a CSCS test will help to support an employment application.

Consign runs a very successful Health and Safety testing centre in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire where tests may be taken in a dedicated, relaxed environment that achieves a pass rate of over 90%. We also provide revision workshops that help attendees to understand the testing requirements and process involved to maximize their chances of passing the test.  For more information about this service visit www.consignconstructionskills.co.uk/health-and-safety-testing