Groundworks Academy

This training has been developed according to requirements within the Construction/Groundworks industry. We have developed a sector-based work academy covering the below construction skills.

• CSCS Card
• L1 Health and Safety Awareness in Construction
• Cable Avoidance (CAT and Genny Training)
• Laying paving using slabs
• Laying block paving
• Laying underground domestic drainage
• New roads and street works for operatives
• CAT and Genny use and underground utility identification
• Reading and interpreting site drawings
• Simulated service excavation with mini digger and hand tools
• Laying paving (slabs and blocks)
• Installing underground domestic drainage
• New Roads and Street Works for Operatives
• Vehicle marshalling (hand signals, radio use, practical exercises)
• Safe use of abrasive wheels and cutting tools
• PPE standards and pre-use checks (PUWER 98)

Various start dates available. Course sessions are Monday – Friday, 9.30am – 3.30pm, for 4 weeks.

• Applicants must be aged 19+
• Must be a Tees Valley resident
• Must bring proof of benefit to enrolment session
• Applicants who have not lived in the UK or EU since birth must bring proof of residency, e.g. passport (3 years old) or residence permit.
• Must have achieve Entry Level 3 in English.

Learners will receive an interview upon successful completion of the course with MP Plant.

Individuals must be aged 19 or over, unemployed or employed and earning under £33,210 per annum to receive full funding.

Please enquire by the clicking the ‘enquire’ button at the top of this website page and completing the form.

You can also contact our team to find out more about our bespoke employer-led programmes. Call 01642 333 378 or email adult&communitylearning@mbro.ac.uk.

Learners will have practical experience with MP Plant at a dedicated, purpose-built site