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Ken Wood & Sons Construction have been utilising the services provided by Workforce Skill Support for a number of years now. Their expertise and understanding of the Construction Industries Training requirements and associated advice is invaluable. Every request is dealt with professionally and efficiently whilst understanding our needs and working within budgets. We would highly recommend using Workforce Skills Support for all your training needs.
Duration: 1 day
Location: Delivered on-site nationwide
Dates: Call 01623 287830
Minimum numbers: 1+ (charged at a day rate)
Maximum numbers: 15 classroom / 12 remote
Cost: Day rate - £945 + VAT
Price subject to confirmation*
*Final price may vary depending on location.
Accreditation: CITB ATO Workforce Skills Support Certification
Certificate Validity: 3 years
CITB Employer Network Funding: 50% at match funding
Trusted by 1,000+ CITB levy-registered firms
Net Cost to You
£283.50 + VAT
Who It's For
CITB Levy Registered Companies
Funding Route
Employer Networks (70% funded)
Net Cost to You
Large Group
(15 people)
Medium Group
(12 people)
Small Group
(5 people)
Who It's For
CITB Levy Registered Companies
Funding Route
Short Qualification Grant (£60 per person)
Net Cost to You
£945 + VAT
Who It's For
Not CITB Levy Registered Companies
Funding Route
No CITB Grant Available
Please note:
This course is available exclusively for groups and can be delivered in two formats:
Remote closed session – Live tutor-led via Microsoft Teams or Zoom
In-house classroom delivery – We come to your site
Choose your preferred format using the toggles below.
Whichever option you choose, this is a private, closed session for your team only. All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance on completion.
Maximum numbers: 15 classroom
We come to you
This course is delivered in person at your chosen location, exclusively for your team.
What to expect:
Maximum numbers: 12 remote
Live tutor-led session
Delivered remotely for your team only, at a time that suits you.
What to expect:
What are the requirements?
To take part in a remote tutor-led course, you’ll need:
The Groundworks Training course can be delivered either remotely via Microsoft Teams or zoom or in-house at your premises, exclusively for group bookings. Use the toggle above to choose your preferred format.
It is a classroom or remote course with tutorials and delegate engagement. It also includes theory-based exercises and an exam.
Absolutely. We offer nationwide in-house delivery for group bookings and can even help arrange a local venue if needed. Travel costs may apply depending on location.
This is a short, tutor-led session typically lasting one full working day (approx. 6 hours including breaks).
The maximum number of delegates for the Groundworks Introduction course is 15 face-to-face / 12 remote.
Yes, Workforce Skills Support is a CITB-approved training organisation (ATO), and the course is delivered in accordance with the CITB Standards.
The Groundworks Introduction course aims to provide the necessary training to be able to identify safe working practices and provide the attendees with knowledge about groundwork on construction sites, which covers ground investigation, site clearance, stabilisation works, site services, and landscaping.
The Groundworks Introduction course is suitable for operatives, supervisors, and management and will provide the candidate with knowledge about groundworks on construction sites, including an insight into temporary works management systems.
Candidates whose first language is not English are welcome to attend. However, all courses are conducted, assessed/marked and certificated in English.
To successfully complete the course, candidates must have a sufficient level of English to:
For candidates whose first language is not English, the use of a bilingual dictionary in book form (not electronic or translator devices) is permitted during assessment.
No, this course is not grant eligible, but we can help you access Employer Networks funding.
Yes, there are no requirements to be a part of the CITB Levy Scheme to be eligible to undertake this course, and it will still be delivered to the same standards.
Yes – all attendees will receive a CITB ATO Workforce Skills Support Certification upon successful completion of the course.
The certificate expiry is 3 years.
Pay half the usual course cost
Thanks to CITB Employer Network funding CITB levy-registered employers can secure 50% off this course, subject to local Employer Network approval.
Example cost
Course price: £945
CITB funding (up to 50%): £472.50
You pay: £472.50
Funding is limited and allocated locally.
📞 01623 287830
*CITB Levy-registered employers only