Newbury College is now offering the new Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) to people working within, or hoping to work in the construction industry.
The new programme meets all of the latest requirements set out by CSCS for the 'Labourer' green card (formerly known as the Construction Site Operative).
CSCS is the leading skills certification scheme within the UK construction industry and provides proof that individuals working on construction sites have the required training and qualifications for the type of work they carry out.
With most principal contractors and major house builders requiring construction workers on their sites to hold a valid CSCS card, this is an important scheme for anyone working in the industry.
Community Learning Manager for Newbury College, Sarah Hughes, said, We are delighted to be able to run this programme to enable people in the construction industry in and around West Berkshire to benefit from the scheme and allow them to take advantage of the employment opportunities associated with it.
Newbury College will be holding one-day sessions on the first Thursday of every month, beginning with Thursday 1st October 2015. A slightly more detailed two day programme aimed at jobseekers and those looking for employment in the construction industry is also available.
Both programmes will allow candidates to take their on-screen CSCS tests at the College's Monks Lane campus and will also include the required CITB Site Safety Plus, Health and Safety Awareness (HSA) training.
For more information or to book your place on either programme please call 01635 845000.
Attention all students using the 103 Bus Service. Funding for the service from Greenham Business Park has ended and students will no longer be able to ride the bus for free.
This route will still operate and call at Newbury College, however a ticket must now be purchased.
Under 19 - £1.20 Single / £1.50 Return Over 19 - £1.80 Single / £3.00 Return
This does NOT affect the Newbury College shuttle bus which operates between Newbury Train Station and the College before 9am. For more information on help with travel costs and the FREE shuttle service, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
We still have places available on a whole range of full and part time courses, as well as some excellent apprenticeship opportunities.
Order or download one of our free course guides now to find out more about full time courses including Animal Care, Art, Beauty, Business, Care, Catering, Constructing, Engineering, Hairdressing, Media, Motor Vehicle, Music Technology, Sport, GCSEs & A Levels, and more.
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With nearly seventy years' experience of preparing students for the world of work and higher education, Newbury College certainly has the expertise to prepare students for their future careers. The College is offering a range of new courses starting from September 2015, including vocational courses, apprenticeships, GCSEs and A Levels through to part time professional, higher education and leisure courses. It is still not too late to enrol.
Throughout the summer the College will be open every day from Monday to Friday to provide information and advice on educational options available.
Newbury College Principal, Dr Anne Murdoch said, We are delighted to be able to offer such a wide range of programmes. The College is committed to delivering the highest standard of education and training programmes to business and the local community and we continue to invest in new facilities to help our students achieve the best results.
The College offers apprenticeships, working with hundreds of employers from a variety of industries including Childcare, Business, Customer Service, IT, Motor vehicle, Electrical and Electronics and Engineering. Apprenticeships are a great way to start a career through a recognised qualification whilst at the same time gaining real work and experience.
With investment in state-of-the-art facilities including an animal care centre, nail bar, construction and plumbing workshops, sports hall, new Engineering research and development centre and training restaurant − the College can help young people and those of all ages to experience and achieve. There is always a wide choice of subjects available including: Art, Beauty, Business Studies, Child Care, Engineering, IT, Music Technology, and Sport and a growing number of GCSEs and A Levels.