A List of the Most Useful Credentials and Qualifications You can have in the Construction Industrysubmitted on 26 August 2017
The construction business is a booming business, especially with all the new technology allowing new projects to sprout up left and right. As a matter of fact, it’s one of the fastest growing industries in the UK, and that means a lot. There are plenty of projects that need to be done, and for this, more and more people are needed.
However, you can’t just go into the construction business just because it’s a booming industry – you need to have a love of the game, and the more relevant qualifications you have, the better your chances of success. Here’s a list of the most useful credentials and qualifications you can have in the construction industry.
The apprentice
You may have studied some particular construction elements in school – or you may have not. Regardless, having gone through an apprenticeship is a great way to show that you are serious about learning a serious profession, and will automatically look good when you apply for that job. The great thing is that you don’t necessarily need any formal schooling to get an apprenticeship; often all you need is the willingness to work hard and to learn fast.
NVQ
The National Vocational Qualifications (NQV) is a great bonus – often they are part of an apprenticeship, but not always. When you receive this certificate, you have proven that you can work to a certain set of standards that are in line with National Occupational Standards (NOS). The equivalent in Scotland is the SVQ (Scottish Vocational Qualifications).
Certification and competency
If you are serious and want to continue your studies in the construction industry, there are courses you can take, either full-time or part-time at a university to get extra qualifications. These can be part of a Higher or Degree Apprenticeship in England. In Wales and Scotland this is also possible.
Health, safety, and environment
Having passed a Health, Safety, and Environment Test (HSET) is a big bonus – it shows you can move about and function on a construction site in a safe manner whilst keeping everyone around you safe as well. There are different levels of tests (operative, labourer, specialist, and management), and any of these is sure to advance your credentials.
The truth is that there are many kinds of jobs available in the construction industry, and not all of them require specific skills, degrees, or qualifications – but you do need to be able to do the job, and most of all, you need to demonstrate that you are excited about the project. Much of it is learned on-the-job, and much of it takes a lot of experience to master. However, get a better start – go get those certificates and you’ve got a much better chance to advance quickly in the construction jobs you want.
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