Construction College Midlands News

The Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) has introduced its rules for the CISRS Operative Training Scheme (COTS) and related qualifications, coming into effect from 1st March 2024. The changes are intended to simplify the training process and guarantee thorough preparation for the industry. Following […]

A new scaffolding training facility was unveiled at Construction College Midlands (CCM) in Birmingham to meet local sector demand. The Kings-Norton based site was acquired by Walsall College in December 2020.  Since then, they have experienced a three-fold increase in their delivery of scaffolding, groundworks […]

CISRS carried out a trial run of the revised content for the new CPD course content at Construction College Midlands, Kings Norton, Birmingham last week. The subsidised course was delivered by CISRS Compliance Manager Tony Barry. It was a return to familiar territory for Tony […]

Students at Walsall College are taking on a major refurbishment to benefit the congregation and visitors to a West Bromwich church. Phase one of the project is now underway at Ryders Green Methodist Church and Day Centre.  Over nine weeks the Level 2 multi-skills students […]

Construction College Midlands is one of 10 local businesses, colleges and councils who will share £2.5 million to support young people across the region and drive clean growth on the route to net zero. Projects ranging from new youth hubs supporting young unemployed people to […]

Construction College Midlands is hosting the SkillBuild Regional Qualifying Heat for the Midlands on Monday 30 May, showcasing some of the region’s highly skilled learners and apprentices who are competing within a variety of construction trades. The largest and longest-running construction skills competition in the […]

Liberty Roofing are opening their doors to enthusiastic people who want to earn and learn within their experienced roofing teams. For successful applicants this will pave the way for a fantastic career in the roofing sector giving them both a recognised qualification and a wealth […]

Birmingham-based Controlled Scaffolding has successfully accessed job candidates and welcomed four recruits through a training programme delivered by Construction College Midlands (CCM). The Construction Gateway Programme in conjunction with the West Midlands Combined Authority saw local jobseekers complete four weeks of trade-specific training before being […]

Studied: Construction Gateway Scheme Progression: Trainee scaffolder at Controlled Scaffolding When David Collins was offered the chance to start training for a scaffolding career, he jumped at it. For 12 months he had been struggling to get full-time work. With a family to support, he […]

An increase in the demand and delivery of scaffolding and roofing apprenticeships, a training programme to help jobseekers gain employment and the launch of site safety courses all contributed to a successful first year at Construction College Midlands. The site in Kings Norton, Birmingham was […]