Ben’s Story

Courses Studied: Hard Hat Ready and Level 2 Bricklaying.

My Story:

Ben completed a Level 2 Bricklaying course at Truro and Penwith College’s Truro campus, becoming qualified just before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as the construction industry and education sector were heavily impacted, he had to find work in a different field temporarily.

Eager to return to bricklaying, Ben faced a significant hurdle: he did not have a CSCS card, which is essential for working on a building site. Fortunately, Truro and Penwith College’s Future Skills Institute offered the Hard Hat Ready course. This programme equips attendees with the knowledge and tools to pass the CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) Health and Safety test, a prerequisite for obtaining a CSCS card.

Ben shared: “I had failed my CSCS test twice while trying to re-enter the construction industry. I joined this course for the support I needed. The two days of intensive theory were great, and I passed both the health and safety and CSCS tests. Now, I can finally work on-site.”

He continued, “This course also provided me with invaluable on-site work experience. I had the opportunity to work with local employers like Corbey Construction. Working alongside Josh, who has been with the company for 10 years, was an excellent learning experience.”

Sign up for the next Hard Hat Ready course today and find out more about the Construction Skills Hub and how they can support you within the industry.