TRAINING

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As well as offering considerable expertise in construction and associated services, Edward MacKay Ltd has developed a training facility at it's new premises in Brora, Sutherland.

The facility offers a spacious classroom with audio-visual aids and an excellent outdoor and indoor areas for the practice of construction skills and techniques.

The company provides SVQ assessment and training, not just for it's own staff, but for other workers in the construction industry from other construction companies or even self employed Builders,  plumbers, joiners etc.

Attainment of the New Roads and Street Works accredited qualification is essential

"We can offer excellent grounding in many of the skills required in the construction sector."

Edward MacKay Ltd is an active member of the North Highland Construction Training Group which, along with the Highland Construction Training Group , is overseen by the CITB and offers training in construction skills to around 120 Highland based companies. the training provided by Edward MacKay Ltd is geared to the needs of businesses in the Highland area.

The premises and facilities are also available to other training providers.
 

Training can be accessed at competitive rates with the added benefit of lower travel costs. (see contact list for details)

For many years, trainees from the North have had to travel to Inverness or further a field to access suitable training in the construction skills. Local businesses have faced higher travelling costs as a result. Training can now be accessed at competitive rates with the added benefit of low travel costs.

Attainment of the New Roads and Streetworks accredited qualification is an essential requirement for any company undertaking contracting work. Continuous training has allowed Edward MacKay Ltd to remain competitive and secure contracts on a regular basis.

Other courses are: Basic Setting Out, Estimating and Costing, 2 day Health and Safety for Supervisors, Construction "an Introduction" for the re-deployed and school leavers, Manual Handling, Safe Systems of Work and Risk Assessment, Kerb and Drain laying courses, Cable Avoidance. An SVQ in Winter Maintenance.