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How to Plan a Workforce Training Programme

A simple yearly plan keeps your people carded, safe and ready for the next contract.

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A training programme is a plan for who needs what training and when. Done well, it stops cards expiring mid-job, helps you bid for contracts with strict requirements, and gives staff a clear way to progress.

Five steps to a working plan

  1. AuditList each person, their role, cards, certificates and expiry dates.
  2. Set requirementsWhat do your clients and sites ask for by role?
  3. Find the gapsMissing cards, upcoming expiries, roles with no cover.
  4. PrioritiseSafety-critical and expiring items first, then progression.
  5. Schedule and reviewBook in quarters and review every six months.

Example priorities

PriorityExample
UrgentHS&E tests for cards due to renew
HighSSSTS for new supervisors
MediumNVQ Level 2 for labourers moving into trades
PlannedLevel 6 NVQ for future site managers

Plan for progression, not just compliance Including NVQs and step-up courses helps keep good people. Read CPD in construction.

See arranging group training and funding options.

Mistakes in workforce training plans

A training plan keeps your team compliant and ready to grow.

  • Reacting to expiries. Plan renewals in advance.
  • No skills matrix. Track each worker’s cards and certificates.
  • Ignoring career goals. Link training to progression.
  • No budget. Set aside money and check grants.

A worked example

A small builder builds a spreadsheet listing each worker’s CSCS card, certificates and expiry dates, highlights renewals due in the next six months, and books them in quiet periods.

Your next steps

  1. Build a skills matrix.
  2. Highlight upcoming expiries.
  3. Agree development goals with staff.
  4. Set a budget.
  5. Review the plan each quarter.

Useful links

See construction coursesRead the CSCS card guideBook the CITB HS&E testAll construction guides

Training for your team with Coteca

Tell us how many people need training and what for. We will plan dates, book tests and handle card applications for the whole group.

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Frequently asked questions

How often should a training plan be reviewed?

At least every six months, and whenever you win a contract with new requirements.

What should a training matrix include?

Names, roles, cards, certificates and expiry dates.

Should we include NVQs?

Yes, if you want staff to progress and hold higher-level cards.

Can Coteca help plan it?

Yes. Tell us your team and requirements and we will suggest an order.

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