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We’re opening a brand-new, purpose-built training site in Linwood, Renfrewshire, in 2026!

About our construction courses  

Our construction courses are designed to equip you with the practical skills and knowledge you need to progress in the construction industry.

Your training will be delivered by trainers who are experts in their field. With years of experience in the industry, they’ll make sure the course is relatable, informative and easy to follow for everyone. We also understand that everyone learns at a different pace and in different ways, so you’ll be supported every step of the way.  

Funding for construction courses

Whether you’re a business investing in upskilling your workforce, or an individual ready to progress in their career, we can support you with a range of funding options for construction courses. 

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Our construction courses 

We offer a wide range of construction courses in Glasgow, Edinburgh and the surrounding areas, helping you progress no matter what stage of your career you are at.

Construction courses we offer: 

  • SSSTS/SMSTS: become a site supervisor or manager with our CITB Site Safety Plus courses and gain the skills you need to ensure safety and compliance on site. 

  • Plant Operator: these practical courses equip you with the theory and practical skills required for operating a range of machinery and obtaining your CPCS or NPORS red card. 

  • Working at Height: learn how to reduce the risk of workplace accidents and create a safe working environment for employees. 

  • Health and Safety: form a greater understanding of health and safety within a construction environment through IOSH and NEBOSH and achieve your certification to apply for your CPCS green card. 

  • Lifting Operations: learn to produce lift plans, assess risk and ensure lifting operations are carried out safely and effectively with NPORS or CPCS training. 

  • Vocational qualifications: looking to obtain a Blue, Black or Gold CPCS card? SVQ qualifications will help you gain the relevant card for your role. 

Looking for bespoke construction courses? Speak to our team today!

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Our 0% payment plans allow you to spread the cost of your course over 3, 6 or 10 months. Terms and conditions apply.

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What construction courses do GTG offer?

  • Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) 
  • Site Management Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SMSTS-R) 
  • Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) 
  • Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SSSTS-R)

  • Appointed Person 
  • Lift/Crane Supervisor 
  • Slinger/Signaller 

  • Forward Tipping Dumper 
  • Ride-on Roller 
  • 360 Excavator Above and Below 10 Tonnes 
  • 180 Excavator 
  • Excavator as Crane 
  • Material Re-Handler 360 
  • Plant Mover 
  • Rear Dump Truck 
  • Telescopic Handler 
  • Rough Terrain Forklift 

  • Safety, Health and Environment for Construction Workers 
  • Managing Safely 
  • Managing Safely Refresher 
  • Working Safely 

  • General Certificate 

  • PASMA Towers 
  • MEWPs 
  • Aluminium Tower 
  • Working at Height Awareness 
  • Ladder Safety Awareness 
  • Safety Harness Awareness 
  • IPAF (Dual) (3a) + (3b) 
  • IPAF MEWPs for Managers 
  • IPAF Safety Harness 

  • Abrasive Wheels and Stihl Saw 
  • Abrasive Wheels 
  • Abrasive Wheels Instructor Training 
  • Permit to Work 
  • COSHH Risk Assessment

  • Plant Operations at SCQF Level 5 
  • Construction & Civil Engineering Services at SCQF Level 5 
  • Occupational Work Supervision at SCQF Level 6 
  • Controlling Lifting Operations at SCQF Level 7 
  • Construction Lifting Operations at SCQF Level 9 
  • Construction Site Management at SCQF Level 10 
  • Construction Senior Management at SCQF Level 11

FAQs about our construction courses

Yes, of course! We have a team of complimentary account managers who know all about our courses; they can chat you through the different options available to you. You can submit your enquiry to the team here and we'll be in touch! 

We’re proud to offer construction courses that are accredited by CPCS, NPORS, CSCS and SQA. Plus, we’re rated ‘Excellent’ by Skills Development Scotland and an Ofsted Grade 2 ‘Good’ Provider. 

Yes, we offer construction courses that are tailored to your business needs. You can submit your enquiry to the team here and we'll be in touch with more information.