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Looking for construction courses near Glasgow? We’ve got you covered!

This spring, we’re opening a purpose-built construction training site in Linwood, located just five minutes from the M8 motorway on the outskirts of Glasgow.

The training site has been designed to provide a safe and structured learning experience where you can learn to operate a variety of construction machinery, including 360 excavators, forward tipping dumpers and more.

Be the first to know when it’s open – register your interest here! 

Construction training you can trust

Qualifications Scotland

NPORS

CITB

Ofsted Grade 2

Skills Development Scotland

What construction courses will GTG Linwood offer?

Excavator training 

We offer two excavator training courses, each designed to teach delegates how to safely and effectively operate 180- and 360-degree excavators in a construction environment, including how to:

  • Safely operate the machinery. 
  • Identify potential hazards. 
  • Perform practical tasks including digging and trenching. 

Forward Tipping Dumper training 

Our Forward Tipping Dumper course gives delegates the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to safely operate a forward tipping dumper in a construction environment, including how to: 

  • Manoeuvre on uneven terrain
  • Safely operate the dumper
  • Performs checks on the machinery 

Other construction courses 

In addition to the Plant Operator courses that will run from the new training site in Linwood, we also offer the following training courses: 

Bespoke construction training for your business

We understand that every business operates differently and has different requirements for construction training. That’s why we offer complimentary account managers who get to know you and your business, working with you to provide bespoke construction training to fits your needs.

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