Training Academy
Submission deadline: Sunday 23 August 2026
Ready to take your first step into employment?
There’s a career in construction for everyone.
If you’re ready to get on-the-job experience in a high-demand industry and add skills to your CV, we want you to be part of our Bethell Training Academy.
Next Intake
Leeds Academy | Sept – Dec 2026
12-week structured programme
Learners will develop key infrastructure skills, including:
- Drainage – Installing and maintaining drainage
- Kerbs & edging – Setting lines and levels, placing kerbs and edge restraints
- Paving/block work – Preparing sub-bases and laying blocks or paving accurately
- Asphalt/concreting – Safe handling and finishing techniques
- Health, safety, environment and quality awareness
| Weeks 1-2 | Weeks 3-6 | Weeks 7-10 | Weeks 11-12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Induction & safety | Core skills rotations | Build real sections | Site-ready & next step |
| Site basics + rules PPE, tools, manual handling Confidence with supervision | Drainage, kerbs, paving Setting out basics Quality checks & good habits | Work as a team on bigger tasks Problem solving with support Speed + accuracy improves | Final practice and feedback Employability and interviews Support into placement |
(*) Subject to eligibility, we’ll let you know when you apply
You’re a great fit if you…
- Enjoy working in a team
- Prefer practical, hands-on tasks
- Are happy working outdoors and being active
- Can commit to 12 weeks of intense, but rewarding training
- Are willing to listen, ask questions and improve
Build your career
| 🔴 Bootcamp Apprentice – Learn the basics & safe habits |
| 🟠 Trainee – Build speed and confidence on real work |
| 🟡 Skilled Operative – Own tasks, quality checks, mentor others |
| 🟢 Supervisor – Plan the day, brief the team, solve issues |
| 🔵 Site/Project Manager – Lead delivery, safety and quality |
Earn industry-recognised qualifications for your CV
Upon completion of the programme, you could achieve any of the following accreditations: (Click to expand)
CSCS Labourer Card
CITB Assured Asbestos Awareness
CITB Assured Behavioural Safety Awareness
CITB Assured COSHH
CITB Assured Dust Management
CITB Assured Environmental Awareness
CITB Assured HAVS
CITB Assured Handheld Disc Cutter
CITB Assured Management of Lifting in Construction
CITB Assured Mental Health Awareness
CITB Assured Mental Health First Aid
CITB Assured Planning Lifts with Excavators
CITB Assured Quick Hitch Safety
CITB Assured Safe Working Techniques Around construction Plant (PPI)
CITB Assured Vehicle Marshalling
CITB Safety Plus Health & Safety Awareness
EUSR Excavation Safety Cat 1 (CAT & Genny) & Cat 2 (Safe Dig)
Leeds Academy
Elmfield Road
Morley
Leeds
LS27 0EL
Manchester Academy
Dane House, Europa Park
Stoneclough Road
Kearsley
M26 1GE