Building a Stronger Future: Leading Training Providers

The UK’s construction industry is booming, with an increasing demand for skilled professionals than never. However, with this growth comes a need for highly trained and competent workers who can ensure the safety and quality of our buildings and infrastructure.

That’s where CDC Group comes in. We offer a wide range of on-site and off-site courses & training programmes to help individuals achieve the skills and knowledge they need to excel in the built environment. From basic Level 1 in H&S courses for Green Labourers’ CSCS Card, to highly specialised courses in areas such as gas engineering, plumbing or working at height, our courses are designed to meet the needs of both experienced workers and employers across the industry.

But Who Are We?

CDC Group is a multi-accredited training centre, founded in 2015 by Andrei Muntean, BSc (Hons), MCIOB, which is recognised for quality and affordability in construction training. By supporting not only the most important Tier 1 construction names in the UK, our brand is now one of the most important names in the UK’s construction training industry, built over 8 years of providing state-of-the-art courses to over 30,000 individuals to date.

All our approved NVQ programmes and courses are accredited and recognised by over 10 different Awarding Organisations, such as City & Guilds, EAL, IPAF, PASMA, NICEIC Certification, Gas Safe, ProQual, Pearson, CITB and Qualsafe. We deliver a wide-range of Working at Height, Construction, Health & Safety, Plumbing, Gas and CSCS Courses.

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Adaptability & Flexibility

But training isn’t just about acquiring new skills. It’s also about staying up to date with the industry, latest technologies and innovation. Training it’s about ensuring that workers are best equipped with current and relevant knowledge which meets the ever-changing demands of our industry. With our state-of-the-art training facilities in Hemel Hempstead and highly experienced and qualified Instructors, Trainers & NVQ Assessors, we provide the hands-on, practical training that is vital for success in today’s construction industry.

Here at CDC Group, we believe that adaptability and flexibility are key. It’s simple: we adapt and we’re flexible to suit your requirements. Our comprehensive solutions of delivering training can include:

Delivering our courses to our premises
Delivering our courses to your premises, or on your live construction site
Delivering our courses entirely remotely, online
Hybrid delivery of our courses (theory part of our course completed online in advance, practical at our training centre)
Mobile delivery of our courses (we arrange for our training to be delivered at your premises, with our own equipment)

But we don’t just stop at training. By choosing to work with CDC Group, we offer a range of support services, such as job placement and mentoring, to help our candidates to succeed in their chosen careers.

Contact Us Today

So why wait? Invest in yourself and your future by enrolling on one of our training courses or NVQ programmes today. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, we have something for everyone. We’re here to assist in any way we can – give our friendly Customer Services Team a call today on 020 8191 9090 or drop us an email via info@cdc.org.uk we we will look forward to training you!

With CDC Group, you’ll be on your way to building a stronger future for yourself and the UK.

Find out more or book your next training adventure with us today or find out more about our range of Construction Training Courses we offer via our Live Training Calendar at https://cdc.org.uk/training

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Fast-track Route to MCIOB with our NVQ Level 7 Course

Introducing our Fast-Track Route to MCIOB with our NVQ Level 7 Diploma in Construction Senior Management Course! Take the opportunity to become a CIOB Member via the shortened route by achieving your NVQ Level 7 with CDC Group today.

You’ll be assessed by our expert team of NVQ Assessors (MCIOB or FCIOB) so you can use your qualification to get you Chartered.

How does it work?

This course is aimed at experienced Construction Project Managers, Company Directors, or Senior Site Managers with experience in construction industry. The whole programme will be delivered in a form of on-site and online assessments of your expertise.

Find out more about the Course Details by clicking here.

What is CIOB?

CIOB stands for the Chartered Institute of Building, a worldwide professional association which exists to promote and advance for the public benefit the science and practice of building and construction. It’s the ‘stop’ place for all managers and leaders in construction.

The CIOB is the most influential professional body for construction management and leadership, with around 50,000 members in more than 100 countries. Chartered Membership is comparable to a Bachelor’s degree and is recognised internationally. It brings many benefits, including the right to use MCIOB as a post nominal designation.

As a Chartered Member, your dedication to the industry, as well as your capabilities and experience can clearly be recognised by others.

Potential applicants for CIOB Membership will have to undertake a robust Professional Review process of their experience and expertise in construction management, through different several routes available. Levels of Membership include:

Applicant Member – ACIOB
Chartered Member – MCIOB
Fellow Member – FCIOB

What are the benefits?

Joining CIOB will boost your career. Chartered Membership gives you the right to add MCIOB after your name, which is respected by employers and organisations worldwide. You’ll be able to call yourself either a Chartered Construction Manager or Chartered Builder. And by doing so, clients and colleagues will know your dedication to our industry and recognise that your skills meet the highest international standards.

Not only that, but you will gain access to a range of services and benefits from the CIOB, that will support you.

Major Tier 1 Employers are looking for on the lookout for expert personnel all the time. Becoming MCIOB will boost your career and enhance your employability to such Employers – not only that, but you can take pride in your work and network with some 50,000 members across the world in the global construction industry.

Why CDC?

We pride ourselves on having highly ethical values by hiring the best industry professionals when assessing our accredited NVQs.

As a prospective NVQ Level 7 delegate with us, you will be assessed by a F/MCIOB NVQ Assessor, meaning that you can use your qualification to apply for your MCIOB via the shortened Professional Review. Despite other providers offering the same NVQ Level 7 qualifications, we are within very few Training Companies in the UK to employ NVQ Assessors which are also MCIOB or FCIOB with the Institute.

Please note that you won’t be able to use your NVQ Level 7 qualifications for using the CIOB shortened Professional Review if your Assessor is not at least MCIOB.

Fast-Track Route to MCIOB with our NVQ Level 7 Additional Information

Is the information about our Fast-track Route to MCIOB with our NVQ Level 7 Course not sufficient?

Find out more or Book your next training adventure with us today or find out more about our range of Construction Training Courses we offer via our Live Training Calendar at https://cdc.org.uk/training

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Introducing Our IPAF and PASMA Training Centre

We are absolutely delighted to introduce you to our COVID-19 safe, brand new, state of the art, IPAF & PASMA Training Centre which includes an indoor practical training facility.

Following another very challenging year in 2021, our team’s exceptional hard work and dedication have managed to finalise this project.

We’re pleased to say we can now accommodate any IPAF and PASMA training requirements you may have.

Our highly experienced Instructors will be able to provide theory, practical and e-Learning courses both at our training centre in Hemel Hempstead and anywhere in the UK, on site.

We are now pleased to announce that we are now taking bookings for IPAF and PASMA Training Courses, with immediate effect at our COVID19 Safe Training Centre in Hemel Hempstead.

Book your adventure with us today or find out more about our range of courses at our Live Online Training Calendar at https://cdc.org.uk/training

Click here to check out our IPAF and PASMA Courses.

CITB Approved Test Centre for CSCS Cards

CDC Group are delighted to introduce our brand new Internet Test Centre (ITC), approved by the CITB for the delivery of CSCS touchscreen tests.

CDC Group is an CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO) and a Test Centre for HS&E Tests.

You will need to make sure that you prepare for the right HS&E Test via one of the official CITB approved available preparation materials (App, DVD, Download or Book).

If you are taking the CITB Health, safety and environment test to gain a card for access to construction sites please ensure you have checked the scheme requirements to ensure you are booking the correct level of test.

1. Operatives Test at CITB Approved Test Centre for CSCS Cards

The operatives test examines HS&E awareness, helping to raise standards across the industry by ensuring all workers meet a minimum level of health, safety, and environmental awareness.

It lasts 45 minutes and is comprised of 50 questions made up of both behavioural case studies and knowledge questions.

A minimum mark of 45 out of 50 is required to pass.

Voiceover Available (for candidates with English as second language)

For the HS&E Operatives test, voice-overs are available in the following languages:

• Bulgarian

• Czech

• French

• German

• Hungarian

• Lithuanian

• Polish

• Portuguese

• Punjabi

• Romanian

• Russian

• Spanish

2. Specialist Test at CITB Approved Test Centre for CSCS Cards

Specialist tests are taken in a variety of fields. They include questions surrounding the five core knowledge areas in addition to additional questions relevant to the specialist area(s) chosen and require a 45 out of 50 marks to pass.

The Specialists test is available in each of the following topics:

Supervisory (SUP)
Demolition (DEM)
Plumbing or gas (PLUM)
Highway works (HIW)
Specialist work at height (WAH)
Lifts and escalators (LAEE)
Tunnelling (TUNN)
HVACR – Heating and plumbing services (HAPS)
HVACR – Pipefitting and welding (PFW)
HVACR – Ductwork (DUCT)
HVACR – Refrigeration and air conditioning (RAAC)
HVACR – Services and facilities maintenance (SAF)

3. Managers and Professionals (MAP) Test

The test must be completed in 45 minutes and requires 46 out of 50 for a pass.

Please note a valid form of Photo ID (UK Driving Licence or Passport) is required at your test admission – we won’t be able to test without an original form of ID

(A list with Acceptable Form of ID’s is automatically being emailed once your booking has been confirmed).

Book your CITB HS&E Test today by simply clicking here giving us a call on 020 8191 9090 or drop us an email at info@cdc.org.uk

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Demand in ACS qualifications Re-Assessments Likely to Surge in Early 2021

As an accredited ACS Assessment Centre for Gas Safe Engineers, we are aware that the Gas Safe Register 6-month extension will soon be coming to an end – this means that we are expecting a sharp surge in registrations for our re-assessment courses.

The Gas Safe Register ® offered a 6-month extension for any gas engineers whose ACS Certification would be expiring during the COVID-19 pandemic, the intent was to cover the closure of training centres and help those who were unwell or shielding, and so were unable to train.

With this extension ending on the 31 March 2021, we are expecting a huge demand for our courses with the Gas Safe Register confirming an expected four-fold increase in the number of assessments that are due. We anticipate this will cause a backlog in re-assessments.

As we look to the start of the New Year 2021, we expect to see our course bookings increase, to ensure your certification remains valid we invite you to take advantage of our current prices and register now for your re-assessment course.

ACS qualifications At CDC Group

We offer a fully Covid-19 compliant, safe training environment at our brand new training facilities in Hemel Hempstead.

• From the 31 March 2021, normal ACS re-assessment timeframes will resume with no further extensions in place;
• Gas Safe Engineers whose ACS qualifications expired before 1st of October and who have been unable to attend reassessment due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been permitted to remain on the Register for up to six months after their current certification expiry date.
• Gas Safe Engineers whose qualifications expired on or after October 1st have until the 31st March to renew.

Don’t leave it too late, give us a call today if you wish to discuss your requirements or for more information or to book online please click here.

We are now pleased to announce that we take bookings for Domestic ACS Gas ReAssessment Courses, with immediate effect at our COVID19 Safe Training Centre in Hemel Hempstead.

Find out more about our range of courses at https://cdc.org.uk/construction-training-and-courses-calendar/

Introducing IPAF eLearning Courses

Introducing IPAF eLearning Courses eLearning training programmes for Operators & Managers, here at CDC.

As an IPAF Approved Training Centre, we have been working hard to find alternatives to traditional face to face training, but still to provide you with high-quality engagement as part of the delivery of our courses.

Benefits of IPAF eLearning with CDC:

Flexible
Trainees complete the theory part anytime, anywhere, at their own pace, on their own devices
Highly Interactive
Engages trainees with games, quizzes, videos and simulations

IPAF’s eLearning Courses provides a flexible and enhanced online learning experience for mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) Operators and Managers training programmes. It provides the same high-quality theory training as you would receive in our classrooms and can be completed on your own device, anytime, at your own pace.

The course is suitable for all abilities, from those no prior knowledge or experience through to operators seeking to renew their PAL Cards or to qualify to operate other categories of MEWPs.

MEWP Operator eLearning

IPAF eLearning Courses for MEWP operators is available for all MEWP categories (1a, 1b, 3a, 3b) and takes from around three hours to complete, depending on your level of MEWP knowledge. The eLearning module is divided into manageable sections that you can complete at your own pace. You can save and resume your training at any time.

MEWP operator eLearning does not replace practical training. Upon completion of your eLearning pre-theory test, you must pass a supervised theory test at our IPAF Approved Training Centre, in Hemel Hempstead.

You must also successfully complete a minimum of a half-day of practical training and testing before you are issued with a PAL Card as proof of your qualification of IPAF operator training.

IPAF MEWP Operator eLearning is available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.

How to start your eLearning training:

Contact us to register for IPAF MEWP Operator eLearning training.
We will send you an email inviting you to begin your eLearning module.
At the end of your eLearning module, you will need to complete an online pre-theory test.
Once you have passed your pre-theory online test via eLearning, contact us again and schedule your theory test, practical training and assessment which will take place in person at our training centre.*

* Due to the coronavirus crisis, you now have up to 90 days (usually 45 days). From the date of completion of your pre-theory eLearning test to attend our training centre in order to take your supervised theory test and practical training and assessment modules.

This timeframe will be monitored by IPAF in line with latest developments.

MEWPs for Managers eLearning Course

IPAF eLearning MEWPs for Managers training course covers what managers need to know for safe and effective use of MEWPs on site. This includes planning the job, conducting a risk assessment, selecting the right equipment for optimum cost-efficiency and mitigating all possible risks.

The course is suitable for all abilities and is open to those with no prior knowledge through to those who are very experienced.

This course is designed to be solely completed using our eLearning facility on your laptop, PC or tablet device. You should expect the course to take from around six to eight hours to complete, depending on your starting level of knowledge and experience. The course is divided into manageable sections that you can complete at your own pace. You can save and resume your training at any time.

How to start your eLearning training:

Contact us to register for the IPAF MEWPs for Managers eLearning training course.
We will send you an email inviting you to begin your eLearning training.
At the end of your eLearning training, you will need to complete an online test.
Once you have passed your online test, contact us again to apply for your IPAF MEWPs for Managers certificate.

Important: IPAF MEWPs for Managers eLearning programme utilises a sophisticated facial recognition system across online training and evaluation sessions to ensure your identity. This is to prevent any attempts to obtain the qualification through fraudulent means. Please ensure your device has a working camera facility.

CDC Group IPAF eLearning

For further information please contact our Customer Support Team at info@cdc.org.uk or 020 8191 9090.

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COVID-19 Update from CDC Group

CDC takes the service it provides to delegates and apprentices, our duty of care to employees and our wider stakeholders very seriously.

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on the newly introduced lockdown in England for the period 06 November 2020 – 02 December 2020, we can confirm that our premises remain open and all our courses are being delivered as scheduled, adhering to strictest COVID-19 Health & Safety and hygiene rules.

We continue to monitor and follow the official advice and updates from the UK Government, WHO (World Health Organisation) and NHS to the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and are committed to continuing to provide the quality of service that we are known for whilst ensuring that we take appropriate and swift action in order to protect all concerned.

For further information please contact our Customer Support Team at info@cdc.org.uk or 020 8191 9090.

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Leading Providers of Construction Online Courses via eLearning and Remote Training

As much as everyone, we have been researching and working hard to try and adapt our business to the current climate under the COVID-19 coronavirus global pandemic and try and support our staff and candidates during this difficult time as much as possible.

Led by innovation, we are delighted to announce that we are among the very first training organisation in the country to organise a 5 Days CITB SMSTS course entirely online – with a focus to organise most of our approved training programmes via Remote Training.

CITB has announced on 24th of April 2020 that are allowing providers to organise the Site Safety Plus (SSP) Courses entirely online with a close focus on the quality of the courses delivered, as part of their Emergency Training Provision under COVID-19 (Construction Online Courses).

We’ve been working and consulting with the CITB, and have implemented a unique way of delivering their training by Video Conference Training via Microsoft Teams. This will be easily accessible to anyone as soon as you have a secure internet connection, computer, webcam and a microphone.

As a result of this, we have now invested significant time to research and design bespoke training programmes for all of our training provision, via the same platform.

Currently, we are now delivering the following Construction Online Courses & Programmes online:

• 2 Days CITB Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)

• 1 Day CITB Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS-R) Refresher

• 5 Days CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

• 2 Days CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

• Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work

• EAL Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671 (18th Edition)

We’re also looking at how we can adapt our apprenticeship programmes to the current environment and will get back with updates/further announcements.

Book online today at www.cdc.org.uk/apply or give us a call on 020 8191 9090 • info@cdc.org.uk

Construction Online Courses at CDC Group

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CDC Group Awarded Approved Status for Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme (ELC)

CDC Group are absolutely delighted to confirm that we’ve been awarded ‘Approved Learning Provider’ status by the Minstry of Defence (MOD) in the Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) scheme for Armed Forces.

Learning Provider Name: Construction Development Centre Ltd

Learning Provider ID: 10815

What is ELCAS?

Enhanced Learning Credits is a scheme aimed at providing members of the Armed Forces of the UK with a lifelong learning opportunities.

Please note that ELCAS funding is only available for those courses that will lead to a Level 3 NVQ or higher, recognised qualification on the National Qualifications Framework.

More information about eligibility, requirements and how to claim ELC Funding & can be found here.

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