Back in August, DMR was the main matchday sponsor for Leigh Centurions in their play off game against Hull KR. Sadly, our backing didn’t translate into a victory for the Centurions (Hull pinched it 16-20) but we certainly enjoyed the hospitality at the Leigh Sports Village Stadium. We’re hoping to continue backing the Centurions next…
DetailsAt DMR we’re continuing to strengthen our ties with the region’s Rugby League teams after signing up a new apprentice with Warrington Wolves. Wolves approached DMR in May looking to enrol Caleb, a young member of their maintenance team, onto an apprenticeship. Along with getting Caleb onto the new City & Guilds Property Maintenance apprenticeship,…
DetailsStruggling to get your head around the new employer levy and how you can use it to grow apprenticeships within your construction firm? DMR has put together a comprehensive guide to answer all your questions. What is an apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is a job with an accompanying skills development programme. The apprentice gains the technical…
DetailsDMR’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…
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