DMR’s partnership with the rugby fraternity at Leigh East is already flourishing with the first apprentice graduating from the programme this month. Our collaboration with the rugby league club was officially launched in 2016 and was designed to give the young people of Leigh East a route into construction while bringing funds into the club…
DetailsThe Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) recently called on employers and workers in the construction industry to be vigilant against internet companies offering CSCS Card application and CITB health and safety test booking services. These third party firms charge a hefty fee to apply for your CSCS Card or book your CITB Health Safety and Environment…
DetailsThere are many benefits that an apprentice will bring to your firm. And if you’re a construction employer in Leigh, Wigan and Greater Manchester, you could also entitled to several thousand pounds of grants too! Take a look at our factsheet to see if you’re eligible. Apprenticeship Grants Factsheet There are currently two apprenticeship grants that…
DetailsDMR Training is now a fully authorised and operational independent CITB Health and Safety Test Centre. From our construction training centre on Church Street in Leigh, you can sit the CITB Health, Safety & Environment test for operatives and labourers. We offer a friendly and quiet environment with secure lockers for you to store your…
DetailsWe’ve just secured full NVQ Funding for 19-23 year olds in and around London and Luton. If you’re in this age range and looking to do your first NVQ as an experienced worker via onsite assessment, call us today on 01942 673 047 or send us a message using our contact form. This funding is from a finite pot and will not…
DetailsHow to meet the criteria and apply for a CSCS Labourer Card (Green Card) Labourers play an integral role in the construction industry and without them a building site would grind to a halt. Working at the heart of a construction site in a high risk industry, labourers are exposed to a surfeit of potential…
DetailsWe are now running the Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment (QCF) from our training centre in Leigh. This one day course provides you with all the essential knowledge for keeping yourself and others safe while working within the construction industry. It also forms one of the requirements (along with the CITB…
DetailsDMR Training is now a proud sponsor of Lancashire ARLFC. We’ll be the main shirt sponsors for the U17s, U19s and Open Age teams in the 2016 Tri Series. This is a mutually beneficial partnership to both parties and DMR has always been an enthusiastic supporter of local community and sport groups. The town of Leigh is fanatical…
DetailsOne of DMR’s joinery apprentices has just featured in a video case study produced by Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network. Jordan originally started out as a trainee before progressing to the apprenticeship. In this video, Jordan and his boss – Steve Harrison from Planahome – discuss how the traineeship benefited both Jordan and the company.…
DetailsTraineeships and apprenticeships are not just about the learner; they are designed to help the employer combat skills shortages, expand the workforce and ultimately, grow the business too. A proper training programme should meet the needs of both the learner and the employer. At least, that’s how we see things at DMR Training. We decided to interview one…
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