Green
Labourer
- You need
- Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment
- Test
- CITB Operatives HS&E test
Are you ready to take your construction skills to the next level? Wataha Training Centre offers training and NVQ courses designed to help you excel in the construction industry. Our experienced team and hands-on approach help you gain the skills and certification you need to build a successful career.
Wataha Training Centre
Join us
CITB accredited centre
Qualify for the work
you already do.
NVQs from Level 2 to Level 7, leading to Blue, Gold and Black CSCS cards. Built around your job, not a classroom.
CSCS cards
Which card is yours?
Every card matches a qualification level. Find the one that describes your job.
Blue
Skilled Worker
- You need
- NVQ Level 2 in your trade
- Test
- CITB Operatives or Specialist HS&E test
Gold
Advanced Craft / Supervisor
- You need
- NVQ Level 3 in your trade (Advanced Craft), or a Level 3 or 4 supervisory NVQ (Supervisor)
- Test
- Operatives/Specialist HS&E (craft) or Supervisory HS&E (supervisor)
Black
Manager
- You need
- NVQ Level 6 or 7 in construction management
- Test
- CITB Managers and Professionals HS&E test
How an NVQ works
No classroom.
Just your work.
Free advice
Tell us your trade and experience. We match you to the right NVQ and card.
Register
We register you with the awarding body and give you an assessor.
Show your work
Photos, videos and documents from real jobs, plus an assessor visit on site.
Get your card
Achieve your NVQ, pass the CITB HS&E test and apply for your CSCS card.
NVQ courses
50 NVQs. Three levels.
Blue card32
Level 2
Plastering, interior systems, wood occupations, roofing, tiling, formwork, plant and more.
See Level 2 Gold card16Level 3 & 4
Advanced craft, plus supervision for chargehands, foremen and site supervisors.
See Level 3 & 4 Black card2Level 6 & 7
Construction site management and senior management.
See Level 6 & 7For construction businesses
Your whole team.
Carded.
Group discounts for firms getting their teams NVQ-qualified for CSCS cards. We fit assessments around your sites.
About Wataha
Start where you are.
We go the extra mile to make every learner's experience as simple as possible, with extra support and a focus on each person. Not sure which course is best for you? Give us a call and we'll talk it through.
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