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Construction Industry & Health And Safety Training Courses

Currently construction is one of the leading industries in today's world. Modern construction utilises Planning, Architecture, Health and Safety and Green Engineering in its workflow as well as actual Building skill-sets. Many qualifications are globally recognised, but if you plan to work overseas, check before you spend time studying.

Basically, there are three tiers of careers within the construction industry. A large number of on-site workers tend to be Un-skilled or Semi-skilled workers who haven't gone through lengthy training. Next are the managers and foremen who work on-site. They hold a good level of technical knowledge and are often referred to as "skilled" labour. Last of all come the Management and Technical Professionals. These people have trained to design and/or manage the overall process and as such are the most qualified within their field.

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Construction Training within Great Britain

Skilled professionals in the UK often need formal accreditations - especially in those areas of vocational expertise. Once compulsory education in schools has been completed, students can either further their knowledge through training at work or by attending one of the prescribed colleges.

Between 2006 and 2007 over 9,000 apprenticeships in construction were allocated in the United Kingdom. Today, as well as the eighteen thousand or so people being trained in construction, there are well over six hundred thousand people working in the industry.

Generally there are three divisions of construction accepted within the industry. They're very different in nature and scope, and require distinctive skill-sets.

Building Construction is the initial area to check off. Basically this is when structure is used to develop an older property. Most of these renovations are relatively modest and fairly low key. Civil and Heavy Construction is the second type of construction between Building and Industrial. Then there's Industrial Construction, which is a specialised but smaller division of the industry. Very large businesses and corporations are often behind plans such as these.

The scale of building work undertaken from Building to Industrial Construction is very extensive. The scope of the projects range from a few hundred pounds for small building work through to a few million or even billion pounds to complete two year industrial projects. We can take a look at some of the professions that work in construction -

Civil Engineer

It's usual for a civil engineer to have an appropriate university degree. In the UK, the Institute of Civil Engineers offers the Chartered Engineer accreditation programme as well. To qualify as a Chartered Engineer, a graduate must hold a Masters in Engineering. With a three year BEng under your belt you could consider becoming an Incorporated Engineer.

Building Services Engineers

These can also be referred to as 'M&E Engineers'. For this type of position it is customary for people to have a suitable degree e.g. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Graduating M and E Engineers can join the CIBSE at Graduate level to increase their contacts and networks of professionals.

Project Manager

Often it's by being qualified in either quantity surveying or civil engineering, along with a professional certification such as PRINCE 2 that these positions become available.

Quantity Surveyors

Professional degree level qualifications are important in quantity surveying. With 2 years practical experience in a related field, you can complete the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) and become a member of RICS - the profession's Royal Institute.

Structural Engineers

For a career in structural engineering, you need a vocational qualification (NVQ) in an engineering or construction related subject, or a structural engineering degree. Structures have to look pleasing, but structural engineers also have to calculate loads and stresses, and be confident the foundations and frameworks are sufficiently strong to be safe and effective.

Architects

Anyone who wishes to become an architect should allow for seven or more years of study and work experience to become fully qualified. Architects work closely with other construction professionals, such as engineers, quantity surveyors and the other specialists referred to above.