Free Government Funded Training in Buckinghamshire, Bricklaying, Fitted Interiors, Carpentry & Construction Site Supervision. Apply now for free with Construction Helpline

Free Government Funded Training in Buckinghamshire

Buckinghamshire Council - Adult Learning

Working alongside Buckinghamshire council and under the ‘Buckinghamshire Adult Learning’ programme, we are providing funded training within construction trades to inspire people to achieve their potential and take the next step in their career. The trades include Level 2 in Fitted Interiors, Level 2 in Carpentry and Level 3 in Site Supervision. By upskilling and reskilling professionals, we hope to combat the skills gap within the industry and further redefine what it means to learn in construction.

Level 2 NVQ in Fitted Interiors

This funded training is tailored for self-employed contractors who currently work in people’s homes, looking to get qualified so they can move into the commercial sector or just flex their work between commercial and domestic sector.

This pathway allows you more flexibility to train during evenings (The timetable for this training is Mon - Thurs evening sessions, from 17:30 - 20:30) and is delivered remotely, allowing you to login via video conferencing software like zoom or Microsoft teams to a live tutor from the comfort of your own home!

Level 2 NVQ in Carpentry

This funded training is created for individuals working as a self-employed handyman / carpenter working on projects or in people’s home.

This pathway allows you more flexibility to train during evenings (The timetable for this training is Mon - Thurs evenings sessions, from 17:30 - 20:30) and is delivered remotely, allowing you to take this course anywhere!

Level 3 NVQ in Construction Site Supervision

This funded training has been created for individuals who are construction trades team leaders, assistant supervisors, supervisors on SSSTS certification seeking to upskill onto a Level 3 NVQ supervision qualification and gain a Gold CSCS Supervisory card.

This pathway allows you more flexibility to train during evenings (The timetable for this training is Mon - Thurs evening sessions, from 17:30 - 20:30) and is delivered remotely, allowing you to take the theory portion of the course in any location.

Who is eligible for this training?

To qualify for the level 2 Fitted Interiors training, learners are required to:

Live within the Buckinghamshire region and be 19+ years old
To be eligible, you must be currently fitting kitchens/bathrooms or have recent experience as an interior fitter; no plumbing experience is required.

To qualify for the level 2 Carpentry training, learners are required to:

Live within the Buckinghamshire region and be 19+ years old
You need to be currently working in a self-employed capacity within construction at Level 1 general labourer / residential building trade (running your own jobs in people’s homes) or in property refurbishment and are looking to upskill into Carpentry. Please note this is also open to those that are already working as self-employed Carpenters but hold no official level 2 qualification.

To qualify for the level 3 Supervision training, learners are required to:

Live within the Buckinghamshire region and be 19+ years old
Have experience in the construction either up to a level 2 trade qualification or with equivalent experience and with extra responsibilities such as acting as a team leader, supporting a qualified supervisor or a site manager or currently holding an SSSTS certificate and are looking to qualify for a Gold CSCS Supervisors card.

If you meet the above criteria, you can contact us in one of two ways:

Call 0207 199 9800, letting us know that you are interested in:

Funded training in Level 2 Fitted Interiors
Funded training in Level 2 Carpentry
Funded training in Level 3 Occupational Work Superivision

A member of our Team will then walk you through your application over the phone.

Or you can request a form by email to: [email protected]

Construction Helpline is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups within construction for e.g. those from the BAME community and women of which there is still a very low percentage when compared with other industries.