Training Courses
Find the Right Training for Your Next Step
Forge Training Group provides practical, in-person construction training and recognised qualifications for individuals, employers and construction professionals.
Whether you are looking to gain a qualification, meet site requirements, improve safety knowledge or develop specialist skills, explore our training courses below to find the right route for you.
In-person training in Ilford, East London
Convenient for learners and employers across London, Essex and surrounding areas.
Current Training Courses
CSCS Training
Training and qualifications to support construction workers working towards the appropriate CSCS card route.
GQA Labourer Card (CSCS Green Card) Course
Training for those looking to develop the health and safety knowledge required as part of the route towards a CSCS Labourer Card.
Level 1 Health & Safety in a Construction Environment
An introductory construction health and safety qualification covering essential knowledge for working safely and responsibly on site.
CITB Training
Site safety training for construction supervisors and managers at different stages of their careers.
SSSTS – Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme
Training for construction professionals with supervisory responsibilities, covering key health, safety and site management principles.
SSSTS Refresher
Refresher training for existing supervisors who need to update and reinforce their site safety knowledge.
SMSTS – Site Management Safety Training Scheme
Construction site management training focused on health and safety responsibilities, planning and effective management of site activities.
SMSTS Refresher
Refresher training for construction managers looking to maintain and update their understanding of current site safety responsibilities.
IPAF & Working at Height
Practical training for people using powered access equipment, harnesses and other equipment associated with working safely at height.
Harness & Lanyard Training
Develop an understanding of the correct selection, inspection and safe use of harnesses and lanyards when working at height.
Working at Height Training
Training designed to improve awareness of working-at-height hazards, safe working practices and the responsibilities involved in planning and carrying out work safely.
IPAF Harness Awareness & User Training
Training for users of personal fall protection equipment, helping learners understand safe harness use, inspection and application.
Mobile Tower Training
Training focused on the safe assembly, inspection and use of mobile access towers.
Tower Scaffold Training
Practical mobile access tower training covering safe assembly, dismantling, inspection and good working practices.
Site Safety Courses
Practical short courses designed to strengthen workplace safety knowledge and help workers recognise and manage common site risks.
Fire Marshal Training
Develop the knowledge needed to understand fire risks, emergency procedures and the responsibilities of a workplace fire marshal.
Traffic Marshal Training
Training for people responsible for helping manage vehicle movements safely around construction sites and other working environments.
Manual Handling Training
Learn safer approaches to lifting, carrying and moving loads while understanding the risks associated with poor manual handling.
Ladder Safety Training
Practical safety training covering the selection, inspection and appropriate use of ladders and step ladders in the workplace.
Confined Spaces Training
Training designed to improve awareness of confined-space hazards, safe working procedures and emergency considerations.
Asbestos Awareness
Awareness training helping workers recognise where asbestos may be encountered and understand the risks and appropriate actions to take.
CAT & Genny Training
Training covering the safe use of cable avoidance tools and signal generators when locating underground services before excavation work.
Face Fit Awareness
Awareness training covering the importance of correctly fitting respiratory protective equipment and understanding face-fit requirements.
Face Fit Testing
Face-fit testing to help confirm that tight-fitting respiratory protective equipment provides an appropriate seal for the individual wearer.
Abrasive Wheels Training
Training covering the hazards, checks and safe working practices associated with the selection and use of abrasive wheels.
First Aid Training
Practical first aid training for individuals and employers looking to strengthen workplace emergency preparedness.
Emergency First Aid at Work
Practical training covering essential first aid skills and the immediate response to common workplace illnesses and injuries.
First Aid at Work Level 3
Comprehensive workplace first aid training designed to build the knowledge and practical confidence needed to respond to a wider range of emergencies.
NVQ Level 2 – Plant Operations
Work-based qualifications for experienced plant operators looking to demonstrate competence in their occupational role.
Cranes & Specialist Lifting
NVQ Level 2 pathway for operators working with cranes and specialist lifting equipment.
Vehicle Marshal
NVQ Level 2 pathway for experienced workers carrying out vehicle marshalling responsibilities.
Slinger / Signaller
NVQ Level 2 qualification pathway for workers involved in slinging loads and directing lifting operations.
Crawler Tractor / Dozer
NVQ Level 2 pathway for experienced crawler tractor and dozer operators.
Excavator 360 – Below & Above 10 Tonnes
NVQ Level 2 pathway for experienced 360-degree excavator operators.
Ride-on Roller
NVQ Level 2 qualification pathway for experienced ride-on roller operators.
Wheeled Loading Shovel
NVQ Level 2 pathway for workers operating wheeled loading shovels in construction environments.
Telescopic Handler
NVQ Level 2 qualification pathway for experienced telescopic handler operators.
Fork-Lift Trucks
NVQ Level 2 pathway for experienced operators working with fork-lift trucks.
Forward Tipping Dumper
NVQ Level 2 pathway for experienced forward tipping dumper operators.
Rear Dump Truck
NVQ Level 2 qualification pathway for workers operating rear dump trucks.
NVQ Level 2 – Trades & Construction
Work-based qualifications covering a wide range of practical construction trades and occupations.
Supporting the Installation of Pipework Components
NVQ Level 2 pathway for workers supporting pipework installation activities in construction environments.
Fitted Interiors – Kitchen Fitting
NVQ Level 2 qualification for experienced workers involved in fitting kitchens and interior installations.
Interior Systems – Dry Lining
NVQ Level 2 pathway for experienced dry lining and interior systems installers.
Painting & Decorating
NVQ Level 2 qualification for experienced painters and decorators working in construction environments.
Plastering
NVQ Level 2 pathway for experienced plasterers demonstrating practical workplace competence.
Passive Fire Protection
NVQ Level 2 qualification pathway for workers carrying out passive fire protection activities.
Wall & Floor Tiling
NVQ Level 2 pathway for experienced wall and floor tilers working within the construction industry.
Building Maintenance, Multi-Trade Repair & Refurbishment
NVQ Level 2 qualification for multi-skilled workers undertaking maintenance, repair and refurbishment activities.
Architectural Metalwork
NVQ Level 2 pathway for experienced workers involved in architectural metalwork activities.
Cladding Occupations
NVQ Level 2 qualification for experienced construction workers involved in cladding installation.
Steel Fixing
NVQ Level 2 pathway for experienced steel fixers demonstrating occupational competence.
Steel Erecting
NVQ Level 2 qualification pathway for experienced steel erectors.
Site Carpentry
NVQ Level 2 pathway for experienced site carpenters demonstrating workplace skills and competence.
Formwork – Shuttering
NVQ Level 2 qualification for experienced workers involved in formwork and shuttering operations.
General Construction
NVQ Level 2 pathway recognising practical competence across appropriate general construction activities.
Groundworking & Civil Engineering Operations
NVQ Level 2 qualification pathway for groundworkers carrying out construction and civil engineering operations.
Trowel Occupations
NVQ Level 2 qualification pathway for experienced workers in bricklaying and related trowel occupations.
NVQ Level 3
Occupational Health & Safety
NVQ Level 3 pathway for people carrying out health and safety responsibilities within the workplace.
Occupational Works Supervision
NVQ Level 3 qualification for experienced workers with responsibility for supervising construction activities and teams.
Steel Erecting
Advanced NVQ pathway for experienced steel erectors demonstrating a higher level of occupational competence.
Steel Fixing
NVQ Level 3 pathway for experienced steel fixers working at a higher level of competence and responsibility.
Site Carpentry
NVQ Level 3 qualification for experienced site carpenters demonstrating advanced occupational competence.
Formwork – Shuttering
NVQ Level 3 pathway for experienced formwork professionals working at an advanced occupational level.
NVQ Levels 4–7 – Supervision & Management
Higher-level qualifications for construction supervisors, managers and senior professionals.
Level 4 – Controlling Lifting Operations: Supervising Lifts
Qualification for experienced professionals responsible for supervising lifting operations.
Level 4 – Construction Site Supervision
Work-based qualification for experienced construction supervisors responsible for coordinating site activities and teams.
Level 5 – Controlling Lifting Operations: Planning Lifts
Higher-level qualification for professionals responsible for planning and coordinating lifting operations.
Level 6 – Occupational Health & Safety Practice
Advanced work-based qualification for professionals with significant occupational health and safety responsibilities.
Level 6 – Construction Site Management
Advanced qualification for experienced site managers working across building and civil engineering environments.
Level 6 – Construction Contracting Operations Management
Higher-level qualification for experienced professionals managing construction contracting operations and responsibilities.
Level 7 – Senior Construction Management
Advanced work-based qualification designed for senior construction professionals with substantial management responsibility.
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