Oaklands College's new CSCS centre open in St Albans

Funded by SEGRO, the centre forms part of plans to support hundreds of local unemployed people by 2028. 

Based at Oaklands College, in St Albans, the facility offers access to the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test. 

This is a requirement for obtaining a  Construction Skills Certification Scheme card.

The card is a UK standard that proves that an individual has the training and qualifications needed to work on a construction site.

The new facility aims to support students and adults looking to enter or progress a career in construction.

Principal and CEO of Oaklands College Andrew Slade said: “We’re delighted to partner with SEGRO on this initiative which will directly support our construction students and adult learners in a sector which is important to both our organisations.

"The new CSCS training centre will give more local people access to the essential qualifications they need to work safely and confidently on site, helping them take the next step in their careers and supporting the wider construction sector across our community."

Charles Blake, Senior Director at SEGRO, added: "This project is a great example of the wider benefits that development activity such as SEGRO Logistics Park Radlett can bring and what can be achieved when local partners come together with a shared purpose.

"By working with Oaklands College to deliver a new CSCS Centre, we are helping open up access to essential construction qualifications and strengthen the local pipeline of talent for our contractor and supply chain, as well as the wider industry.

"These are tangible outcomes that will make a real positive difference to people’s lives and we look forward to creating more opportunities for local people interested in building a career in construction."

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