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Forging Futures Campus
Forging Futures Campus
The Forging Futures Campus is our pioneering skills centre based at Kirkstall Forge. The Campus provides trade and professional apprenticeships, employability skills training courses as well as site visits and work experience for students and local people. We are proud partners with ICON Group, EN:Able Futures, The Skill Mill, Mencap and SCL.
Our vision for the Forging Futures Campus is to help train Leeds’ future architects, bricklayers, civil engineers, joiners, plumbers and electricians through our apprenticeships and courses with hands-on work experience and mentoring support. Forging Futures Campus showcases a pool of talent in action, which has allowed businesses to be able to visit, monitor and select their apprentices.
Find out more about the current courses and skills initiatives that we are running below and view our Forging Futures Campus Brochure here.
For referrals and more information please contact info@icongroup.org.uk or Ewan: 07976 964441 or Darren: 07770 682131
Employability Skills Course
Employability Skills Course
The Forging Futures Campus runs a Level 3 Employability Skills course with a current success rate of over 70% of those students going on to achieve employment, an apprenticeship or into further education. The course lasts 12 weeks for those aged between 16-18 years old and 14 weeks for those aged 19 years+.
This impressive course can lead to further opportunities, improvements in employment prospects and access to further education in construction. There is also a chance for those taking the course to be put forward for a fully funded CSCS card test which will enhance future job prospects within the construction industry.
For referrals and more information please contact info@icongroup.org.uk.
Professional Apprenticeships
Professional Apprenticeships
Our two year professional apprenticeship programme provides candidates with a real range of skills and experience that you simply won’t find anywhere else.
Working in partnership with En:Able Futures, this apprenticeship offers candidates the opportunity to rotate through a number of leading companies in the construction and property industry such as CEG, Turner & Townsend & Arup, allowing you to gain both qualifications and work experience at the same time, providing a solid foundation to kick-start your chosen career in the property and construction industry.
For referrals and more information please contact info@icongroup.org.uk
The Skill Mill
The Skill Mill
We have partnered with the Leeds branch of the social enterprise The Skill Mill since February 2016, providing work and training opportunities on-site at Kirkstall Forge for young people who have been involved with the Youth Offending Service.
The Skill Mill was established in Leeds following a successful pilot in the north east of England. We are proud to be involved with this unique, not for profit social enterprise which employs young people to carry out flood risk management, environmental, horticultural and watercourse management works.
For referrals and more information please contact info@icongroup.org.uk
Real Site Skills
Real Site Skills
Who can apply?: 19+, West Yorkshire residents, Employed, Self Employed or Unemployed
What is the Real Site Skills course?: Free for residents of West Yorkshire aged 19+ looking to get a foothold or progress in the construction industry. Fully funded CSCS Green card preparation and test (voucher), NPORS and other industry certifications. (SEE BELOW)
Develop the knowledge, skills, behaviours and attitudes needed to start, or progress a career in the construction sector as a Site Operative.
This training programme is supported by industry experts and employers including , CECA, FMB, CITB, NYCG, Yorkshire Water, WATES, KIER and more.
Content of the course:
Week 1
Day 1 – Induction Day
Day 2 – CSCS card training Health and Safety Awareness in readiness for green card
Day 3 – Abrasive Wheels with practical (cutting/grinding)
Day 4 – Manual Handling/Asbestos Awareness
Week 2
Day 1 – Cable Avoidance & Safe DigTools (Cat4)
Day 2 – Safe Working at Height & Portable Power Tool Safety Training (Breaker/Drill and Wacker)
Day 3 – Fire Safety
Day 4 – Employer Day and Graduation
Book your place: Call or email to book your place on the open day:
hello@icongroup.org.uk or Ewan: 07976 964441 or Darren: 07770 682131
Where: Abbey Rd, Hawksworth, Leeds LS5 3NG, Forging Futures Campus, Award Winning learning facility at Kirkstall Forge, Leeds
Extras: Travel paid, lunch provided, PPE provided
