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Local Construction Managers to benefit from new innovative Business Improvement Programme.
CITB-ConstructionSkills NI together with the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and the Department for Employment and Learning (DEL) have launched an innovative Pilot Programme for Construction Managers to improve management skills, gain a valuable qualification and help implement good business practice all at minimum cost.
This Business Improvement Programme will bring together local construction business owners and managers who wish to implement good practice techniques resulting in improved business performance. 24 participants have signed up to this programme which will allow them to achieve an NVQ Level 5 in Management & Leadership and evidence towards Investors in People (IIP) accreditation. The programme will run for 8 months and will cover topics such as business and succession planning, learning and development, managing projects, managing customers and recruitment, selection and induction of staff.
Barry Neilson, Chief Executive, CITB-ConstructionSkills NI said, “At CITB-ConstructionSkills NI skills and training are the central core of our business, we understand the importance of training at all levels and the positive affects it can have both internally and externally. We also appreciate that due to the economic downturn, training has not always been at the top of the business agenda. This pilot Business Improvement Programme is a combination of industry partners and Government working together effectively for the benefit of local business managers and owners to excel in management techniques for the good of their organisation and the overall construction industry.”
Trudy MacKenzie, Managing Director, Esteem UK said, “Successful completion of this qualification will help participants develop their management skills and ensure they have the robust processes in place. We are delighted to be working with CITB-ConstructionSkills NI, FMB and DEL to help deliver the training in order to improve the management skills and techniques of the construction industry in Northern Ireland. The expert one – to –one coaching will allow the participant to apply the processes to their own construction business resulting in improved business performance and achievement of a recognised qualification.”
Maire Nawaz, NI Director, FMB said, “The FMB encourage construction companies to train and up skill their workforce. We are therefore delighted to be involved in this exciting Business Improvement pilot which will provide construction managers with tangible Leadership and Management skills, and a framework of good practices to implement into their business. Delegates will achieve an NVQ Level 5 qualification and be working towards achieving an IIP accreditation. This is an effective example of how government and industry can work together to provide valuable affordable training for the NI Construction sector.”
For further information on the programme contact Esteem UK on 0845 094 2019 www.esteem.uk.com
Pictured is Trudy Mac Kenzie, Esteem Uk, Barry Neilson CITB-ConstructionSkills NI, Valerie Kerr, David Kerr Roofing.