There are many ways into construction, whether you're leaving school or established in your career. There are plenty of ways to further your knowledge and skillset before stepping into full-time work.
Fancy building your skills with a Traineeship (England and Wales only). Traineeships mix structured hands-on work experience with English and Maths support. They can be as short as a couple of weeks or as long as six months, but they should always help a trainee build their skills and get ready for an apprenticeship or job in construction.
The government offers a variety of apprenticeships, so you don't have to go without a salary until you are fully qualified. Usually, an apprentice is paid initially at a lower rate, where you learn on the job through your employer who will provide you with the skill set needed to pass.
Want to further your knowledge even more? Degrees within construction are available and are industry recognised. Depending on the course it will take between three to four years to complete. Within this time your course will combine coursework, exams and practical learning. It is possible to study part-time or in your spare time.
Don't want to stay in education and are eager to get into the workplace as soon as possible? Get a taste of the industry through work experience. Work experience is an unpaid position where you gain experience in that job role. Not only will a variety of experience on your CV look good, but it will show you are serious about getting into the industry and furthering your knowledge of the workplace. It will help you get a feel for the industry and pick what position you're interested in most. It is also a great way to build contacts, for future reference.
Here at Marfleets Recruitment, our aim is to focus on increasing equality and bridging the gender gap across construction sites.