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CISRS standardisation programme reaches first target

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The New Year has brought with it an improved, fully revised and standardised CISRS Part 1 training package – which has recently been issued to all CISRS approved training providers.

Redrow launches in-house training for budding designers and engineers

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Young people with a passion for design and engineering have been taken on by Redrow Homes after the housebuilder launched a new technical apprenticeship programme.

Following a successful pilot scheme last year, Redrow has now developed a bespoke course with Coleg Cambria, based in North East Wales, which results in formal qualifications and is delivered in-house.

2014 NASC Apprentice of the Year Award presented

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The inaugural NASC Apprentice of the Year Award winner – Josh Kerwin of Kaefer C&D Ltd–was presented with his trophy, certificate and £500 cash prize this week by NASC Training Director, Dave Mosley and Diane Wood, award scheme judge and Specialist Account Co-ordinator for CITB (Construction Industry Training Board).

The presentation took place at the offices of his employer KAEFER C&D Ltd in Mansfield, who also received a trophy and £500 to be spent on CISRS training with an approved provider.

Residents up-skill for construction jobs in Merseyside

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A special training course developed between Merseylink, Riverside College and Halton Employment Partnership is helping local residents gain the knowledge and practical skills required for a career in construction.

Nine local people have completed the general construction operative training scheme, one of a series of pre-employment courses developed by Merseylink.

Laying foundations for site managers of the future

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A new course has been launched to provide trainees with the skills to become the site manager of the future.

Redrow has re-launched its trainee site assistant programme, which now provides participants with formal qualifications and is the first scheme of its kind to be backed by NHBC (National House-Building Council).