How 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…
DetailsWe’ve received accreditation from the CITB to run the Health, Safety & Environment test from our offices on Church Street in Leigh. This test is part of the requirement for applying for a CSCS Card (you can find out more on our CSCS page). We’re not quite ready yet though – we still need to install the…
DetailsWe’ve recently acquired a limited amount of NVQ funding from the Skills Funding Agency. If you’re based in the Greater London and Home Counties region, you may be entitled to undertake a 100% funded construction NVQ. For more information, and to find out if you’re eligible, give us a call on 01942 673047 or send us a message using our contact…
DetailsHave you ever considered taking a local youngster under your wing but hesitated at the commitment of employing a full-time apprentice? Traineeships are a low risk alternative. Think of them as a mini apprenticeship: with a trainee, you get all the benefits of an apprentice but without the long term commitment. For many young people, traineeships…
DetailsWe’ve had quite a few traineeship success stories at DMR recently and we’d like to share them with you. This is Jordan’s story… Eighteen year old Jordan was referred to DMR in the summer of 2015 after completing a study programme at GK Training in Leigh. A move to a traineeship was a natural progression…
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If the thought of attending an apprenticeship interview makes you nervous, you’re not alone. Like driving tests and public speaking, interviews are notorious for making even the calmest people anxious and uneasy. But unlike a driving test, where your examiner is looking for reasons to fail you, an interviewer is looking for reasons to give…
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