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Sector Insight Programme
Sector Insight Programme
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Building careers in construction and skilled trades

Discover the construction industry & diverse roles. Build strong foundations, explore careers & gain insights through a cumulative project.

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Programme overview

Discover the world of construction in this Industry Insight programme - from traditional trades to innovative tech, this is the industry that’s changing the fabric of our daily lives. Explore how different roles rely on a huge range of skills and technology. Through a five-day placement with a typical company in the industry, you’ll see that construction is much more than the bricks and mortar you might’ve thought it was!

What's included?

In this experience, you’ll explore the construction industry - from trades and engineering to data analytics and sustainability management. You’ll discover roles you may not have considered and the various ways to enter them. You’ll complete a series of quizzes and activities to help build your understanding of the industry, finishing the programme with a downloadable certificate.

Orientation

Get to grips with what to expect in your induction. Explore how you’ll learn about the industry, and learn what you’ll gain through completing the experience. This part of the experience will set up everything you’ll learn as part of your experience.

Induction

You’ve certainly heard of construction, but how much do you really know about it? In this part of the experience, you’ll get a clear picture of the construction industry, covering everything from key skills and concepts to some of the current trends that the industry faces today. You will then assume a role in construction, using your newfound knowledge to complete an activity.

Exploration

You know the industry; now it’s time to meet the careers in the industry. Through exploring the team and the daily responsibilities they’re in charge of, you’ll explore just how varied the construction industry really is.

Experience

Construction is shaped as much by concepts and trends as it is about careers - in this part of the experience, you’ll explore some of the most pressing challenges and concepts connected to the industry today.

Pathways

Thinking that construction is for you? You’ll need to know about pathways next - in this section, you’ll explore the varied pathways that can help you get a solid foundation in construction. We’re talking everything from T Levels to degrees and beyond. In this part of the experience, you’ll get a helping hand in seeing the options that might be right for you.

Showcase

As part of the final part of your placement, you’ll have the chance to reflect on what you’ve learned through interacting with others in the role, and completing the big industry quiz!

What do you need to know?

Free and on-demand

Complete in your own time!

Boost your CV

Add your completion certificate as experience

Bitesize modules

Answer quizzes and complete activities

Age range

All of our programmes are open for anyone to take part!

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When will I hear back if I have been successful with my application?

Once you have applied for your programme, you will receive a confirmation email. You will be notified about the outcome of your application via email at least 3 days before the programme start date. Good luck!

Can I apply to multiple programmes?

Yes, you can sign up to multiple programmes with us.

Who can take part in the programme?

Most of our programmes require students to be in school/college. Some programmes require students to be based in specific regions of the UK, this is stipulated by the organisations themselves, and is not defined by Springpod.

However, the ages mentioned on our programmes are more of a guideline than a strict limit. As such, we more than welcome older students to apply as well!

Will I receive a certificate on completion of the programme?

You will receive a certificate on completion of your programme. It will be made available to download whenever your programme is marked as complete.

FAQs

Here we can answer any questions about the experiences you may have. If your question isn’t on the list - please contact support here.

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