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Looking for construction courses near Glasgow? 

GTG Linwood offers a supportive and practical learning environment for anyone looking to build their skills in construction. With dedicated training facilities, learners can gain hands-on experience operating a range of construction machinery, including 360 excavators, forward-tipping dumpers and more.

Whether you're starting a career in construction, refreshing your skills or gaining new qualifications, our accredited courses are designed to help you grow in confidence and build your career. 

Construction Courses

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 provided at GTG Linwood, we also offer various other construction courses at our GTG locations, as well as online courses.

Construction training you can trust

Qualifications Scotland

NPORS

CITB

Ofsted Grade 2

Skills Development Scotland

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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