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Training & Personal Development - All the skills required in the modern workplace – and how to get them

440,000 vacancies need to be filled by 2012

Wanted - Men and women to become Plumbers, Plasterers, Painters & Decorators and for other trades.

The Building Industry in the UK is currently undergoing one of the largest new building programmes since the end of World War 2 and it is set to increase for many years to come.

But there is a problem. The industry simply does not have enough people entering the trades to support these projects. There is a massive employment shortfall; 29,000 plumbers alone are needed right away to keep up with demand, and the figure for the number of people required across all trades stands currently at 87,000. These are estimated figures. To meet this demand, the construction industry needs to attract individuals to train and become ‘multi-skilled’.

Mr Shaun Williams from Cardiff was one such person who decided to train and become multi-skilled, he has now set up his own business. He spent seven weeks at Access Training Wales Ltd, a specialist Construction Training company based in the heart of Cardiff. Shaun’s business is now flourishing and he has just taken on 2 staff to help cope with demand. “I haven’t stopped
working. I’m always busy and I’m earning a lot more than I was before. Its been incredible.”

Access Training specialise in providing training in the construction industry and are on hand to offer short, sharp, focused training to people from all walks of life looking for a future in the construction industry. Access Training Wales specialise in courses which can be tailored to fit your budget, your schedule and your training needs. Contact us today for further information and take the first step on your new career ladder and become one of those 440,000 people needed by the industry.

For more information please contact us on: 0800 345 7492

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Start a Lucrative Career and Change Your Life

'The Need for qualified tradesman and women has never been greater than now...the industry needs over 87,000 trained men and women per year to cater for demand and to replace those retiring'

*Wanted*

29,000 Plumbers Needed Now

6 Week course, flexible q week modules, City & Guilds/NOCN accredited leading to level 2, Vented and Unvented systems, Water regulation (WRAS), Learn at your own pace, No experience necessary, begin working in weeks.

Funding Available

Over 30 specialist trade and construction courses available including:

Plumbing, Plastering, Bricklaying, Carpentry, Kitchen Fitting, Roofing, Tiling, Bathroom Fitting, Painting & Decorating, Multi-Skills, Motor Vehicle mechanics.

Freephone: 0800 345 7492 or +44 (0) 2920 372000

www.accesstrainingwales.co.uk