Finian McGrath
Question:224. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will advise on further training skills in respect of a person (details supplied). [22198/13]
View answerTuesday, 14 May 2013
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FÁS administer the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) which includes twenty one different regulated programmes. These programmes are mostly intended for trained workers and are provided by private approved training organisations. However, I understand that there are twelve construction plant programmes included in CSCS which also have New Entrant CSCS programmes. These programmes are intended for beginners and are available from private approved training providers and the FÁS Mount Lucas training facility in Daingean County Offaly, who provide these courses to unemployed workers. The New Entrant programmes are 3-4 days duration.
The Construction Industry Federation offer a five day Managing Safely in Construction course which is approved and validated by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), this certificate in Safety and Health is specifically designed for project managers, as well as for safety officers, project supervisors and site managers.
Third level colleges such as University College Dublin also offer a range of courses at Certificate, Higher Diploma and Degree level in Occupational Safety and Health.
The person in question would be best advised to contact his Local Employment Office to discuss his options.