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Pupils at Chase Terrace Academy achieve CSCS accreditation

As part of the Raising Aspirations Programme, several Year 11 students have completed a 6 week training course delivered in partnership with QTT (Quality Transport Training Ltd) based in Lichfield. This training programme has supported students in achieving a Level 1 award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment qualification along with the CSCS Green Card. This will allow access to building and construction sites as an operative.

The 6 week training course delivered by QTT covered all areas of construction, including health and safety, risk assessments, PPE, manual handling, safety signs and fire prevention.

Students completed workbook modules and practice tests before the final session where they sat their level 1 assessment. This was followed by a touchscreen test at a Pearson centre to qualify for their CSCS green cards.

Carrie Cain, Assistant Headteacher said ‘We are very proud of our students. They have proven to themselves that they can achieve anything if they are determined to succeed. This programme has given students a unique opportunity to develop their employability skills and prepare for future employment and we hope to get more students involved next year.’

‘Open Doors’ Balfour Beatty Vinci/HS2 Employer Visit – March…

A group of Year 9 and Year 11 students were invited to attend a ‘behind the site hoardings’ at one of their sites at Cappers Lane Compound, Lichfield. This visit demonstrated the off-site roles available across this sector and showcased the fantastic range of careers available in STEM and Construction.

During the tour, students were able to see piling works, earthworks and structural concrete works. They were given a mini bus tour, a presentation and met with staff and apprentices working across these wide range of roles.

They met with a Degree Apprentice who is into her 2^nd year of a 6 year course studying Civil Engineering in partnership with Coventry University. She spoke about her journey as an apprentice, gave advice to our students and they were able to ask any questions.

Feedback from students has been superb. They felt this really opened their eyes to the opportunities available to them in this sector!

Mrs Poppleton, Director of Careers, said: This opportunity was incredibly valuable for students. It challenged students’ perceptions that Construction and STEM careers are not just about getting dirty. There are a huge amount of roles in this sector at all levels whether you are interested in Engineering, Law, Digital Design, Technology, HR or a Trade. During the visit, students had the opportunity to find out more about the variety of jobs available and ask as many questions as they wanted to.’