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Delivered by Willmott Dixon, Building Lives Academy provides participants with the skills and qualifications to progress into an apprenticeship, job or higher-level training in construction.

 

The 4-week intensive training course will support people in gaining the knowledge and confidence to get into work through training, work experience and a guaranteed interview.

 

Course Title: Willmott Dixon Building Lives Academy – a Sector-Based Work Academy Programme (SWAP)

 

Location: John Ruskin College, Selsdon Park Road, South Croydon CR2 8JJ

 

Start date: Monday 22nd September (Introduction Thursday 18th September)

 

Days and times: Weeks 1-2: 5 days a week (Mon-Fri), 9:30 am - 2:30 pm. Week 3-4: 3 days a week (Tues – Thurs), 09:30 am -2:30 pm

 

Qualifications:

 

  • Level 1 Health & Safety in a Construction Environment
  • CITB Health, Safety & Environment for Operatives

 

The following items can also be provided:

 

  • PPE Boots (JCP)
  • Hard hats & high-vis vests (Willmott Dixon)

 

Successful candidates will benefit from:

 

  • A fully funded training opportunity
  • Level 1 Health & Safety in a Construction Environment
  • Employability skills
  • Introduction to a construction site
  • Essential Digital Skills
  • CITB Operatives Test leading to a CSCS Green Card
  • Interview with a recruitment agent to help find employment within the Willmott Dixon Supply Chain

 

Potential roles in employment after the course:

 

  • Assistant Building Site Manager
  • Administration
  • Labourer
  • Pre-Construction (Bids/Costings)
  • Employed in Supply Chain
  • Lots of skills are transferable and recognised as part of the project, work placement and at interview

 

Eligibility:

 

  • Adults who are 19+ as of 31/08/2025.
  • Resident of Croydon
  • Right to Work in the UK.
  • Fully funded for individuals who are unemployed (will need proof of means-tested benefit) or on low income (less than £27,000 per annum, 3-months payslips needed)
  • Must be able to attend the induction session on Thursday 18th September

 

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