GBCT

Greater Brighton Construction Training Ltd.

Who are we:
We are a non-profit making organisation formed by the Industry for the Industry to ensure a continual flow of craftsmen into the workplace. We receive Government funding through the Learning & Skills Council to pay for all off-the-job training.

Carpentry & Joinery
Bricklaying
Painting & Decorating
Plastering
Plumbing
Heating & Ventilation Service Engineers
Electrical Installation
Refrigeration Engineering

Training available:
We would meet all costs to enrol you at College and pay your fees and any allied costs. You would normally attend College on a day-release basis one day per week.
Training is normally of 3/4 years duration during which time you would be working towards achieving NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) Level II and Level III.

Employment:
We make every effort to match you with a suitable employer. This means that you will be an employed trainee working with a qualified craftsman who will provide you with on-the-job training to coincide with the training you receive at College

Entry requirements:
Ideally you should be between the ages of 16-18 years. No special academic qualifications are required but certain trades need higher grades than others. If you do not have your GCSE results then we would ask you to take a simple aptitude test.

Interested?
Then all you have to do is write or telephone or fill in the online application form, so that we can arrange an interview.

GBCT Operates an Equal Opportunities Policy.

CASE STUDY- ANDREW ROLF

I have known Andrew Rolf for over two years in my capacity as his Training Adviser.

Andrew left Patcham High School at the age of 16 and went to work as a CAD draughtsman for the Hemsley Orrell Partnership and during that time I assessed and monitored his training for his HNC in Civil Engineering.

In 1998 he gained his ONC and in 2000 achieved his HNC with, I am sure you will agree, exceptional marks and on the strength of these was offered an unconditional place at Leeds University to study Civil Engineering (Meng).

In the last two years he has been involved in starting projects from survey and design to Building Regulation approval. He has also been involved in structural surveys, i.e. rooms in the roof and structural support of brick work chimneys. He is very proficient in CAD work and has been on site doing site measuring and drawings and in recent times he has been heavily involved in the refurbishment of Debenhams~ in Western Road, Brighton, and has just completed his first project from calculations to drawings.

I am sure you will agree with me that this young man, from seen fingly quiet beginnings in the workplace has blossomed into a proficient technician and that the industry can be proud of him.

I have no hesitation in putting him forward for the Sussex Cup.

John Harmes AMRSH MIVA MIConstM

	How do I apply

You can complete the application form included in this pack and return it to us and we will then arrange to meet you. Alternatively, you can tell your Careers Adviser that you are interested and if we are due to come into your School to carry out Aptitude Tests we will, as a first step, arrange to meet with you.

	Personal Qualities

	Equal Opportunity

	Qualifications

You would be required to be studying for your GCSE's and anticipate obtaining a reasonable standard of Mathematics and English.
Mathematical ability would be needed to measure and calculate areas and volumes accurately.
A reasonable standard of English would be needed to interpret drawings, product information etc. and to be able to understand both written and verbal instructions.
As some crafts require a higher level of academic ability than others, we carry out our own simple Aptitude Test. These tests are carried out by us either at your School or at our offices.