Overview of TECSkills

TECSkills is a new route to skills and qualifications for the engineering construction industry. The objective of TECSkills is to provide a training route which develops the individuals’ skills and knowledge and brings them up to a level of skill which is directly mapped against N/SVQs. It is also an effective route to N/SVQs for people who have not taken a formal apprenticeship to help them gain recognition for the skills they have developed.

A flexible scheme
TECSkills is a flexible training scheme for craft and other site operatives that is unit-based. It covers specific elements of individual trades as well as common elements, which include good working practices and site safety. It may be used for basic training of new entrants, or to enhance the skills of existing site-based staff. A range of grants is available to support the programme.

In addition, the ECITB have introduced occupationally competent Coaches who will facilitate the learner’s training. This also means that the learner has a direct learning resource.