We’re really excited to share our latest venture at the Forging Futures Campus.

In partnership with with CEG, Icon Group, Leeds City Council & Leeds College of Building, we are offering a 17 week Level 1 Construction Award, up to Level 2 Functional Skills Maths and English, Employability and Managing you Money Awards, based at our Kirkstall Forge campus.

What is it?

The Employability and Skills course will run for seventeen weeks, offering participants the opportunity to gain:

– Construction Award Level 1 (from September)

– Employability and Functional Skills.

– NPORS Health and Safety Certificate

– CSCS Card

-Abrasive Wheels Training

-Fire Marshall Training

-First Aid Training

– Support from training and learning providers throughout.

– Career guidance, motivation and inspiration.

– Exposure to potential apprenticeship programmes and employers.

– Work experience and exciting activities.

– On completion of the traineeship learners could be put forward a fully funded CSCS card test and training.

The Employability Skills Certificate can lead to further opportunities to improve your employment prospects and access to further education in construction and other industries.

Who can apply?

We’re looking for anyone aged 16-19 regardless of your level of education, how long you have been out of work or if you have never had a job. Or if you are unsure about what you want to do in the future, all are welcome to apply.

Dates?

Our courses run regularly throughout the year, so just get in touch to find out when the next course is! Sessions will run for seventeen weeks, every week day between 10am and 4pm.

Where is it based?

Forging Futures Campus is located at the Kirkstall Forge development just down the road from Kirkstall Abbey.

Forging Futures Campus, Kirkstall Forge, Abbey Road, Kirkstall, LS5 3NF

All travel expenses will be covered by Icon Group & CEG.

How many places are available?

There will be 20 places at each course, so make sure you sign up to secure your spot! (Courses will commence in September, January and March)

If you are interested and want to make an application please call Ewan on 07976 964441 or send an email enquiry to hello@icongroup.org.uk