SPEN Energy Networks/NLC Training Academy
We partnered with SP Energy Networks (and their key supply chain partners) to attract 14 qualified candidates from within the Council area into roles where there are significant skills gaps and industry demand, via a two-year Adult Craft Apprenticeship and Overhead Line Inspector roles (for SPEN) and other trainee roles for their supply chain partners.
The project supported their training and development, and the candidates will ultimately be confirmed in full time, permanent employment with the employing partners.
Low Carbon Learning
Sessions were delivered at Built Environment Smarter Transformation's innovation centre, to almost 530 senior school pupils currently carrying out a Foundation Apprenticeship in Construction or Civil Engineering, S1 pupils and educators across North Lanarkshire schools, colleges and training providers.
The sessions covered knowledge and training in Retrofit, Passivhaus, Digital Construction and Modern Methods of Construction, whilst considering the Fabric First approach.
Focusing on practical sessions to engage learners, the programme aimed to grow skills, confidence, and competencies essential to reaching Scotland’s net-zero carbon target. The skills workshops enhanced key learning at a critical point of change for the construction industry, whilst allowing participants to gain awareness and hands on experience of cutting-edge techniques.
Futures In Construction
This programme, delivered by Tigers Construction Academy, supported 40 participants aged 16+ from North Lanarkshire to take their first steps into Construction while gaining work experience.
Participants received training to support both practical and theoretical knowledge in the construction industry.
Practical training included Ground Preparations, Shuttering Joinery, Bricklaying, Mono-Blocking and Drainage. Theoretical training included Health and Safety, Asbestos Awareness, Abrasive Wheels, and Working at Heights. Participants were also supported to gain their Green Labourer CSCS Card.
Tigers supported learners to explore their career options, whilst providing a focus on all aspects of construction and wellbeing, which supported 28 participants into a positive destination.