Who are we?

The Midlands Civil Engineering Training Group is a 'not for profit' organisation that provides support and training for Midlands based companies working within the construction industry.

Currently membership consists of 32 large and small construction companies that take training and health and safety seriously. Members are predominately, but not exclusively civil engineering companies, others include general contractors, developers, and  the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA).

What do we do?
Our core aim is to help members develop employees' training and qualifications and so improve the performance and productivity of their business. We achieve this in several ways:

Breakfast Meetings
We meet four times per year and hear topical speakers from organisations such as the HSE, ConstructionSkills, Envirowise, etc. The meetings provide a good forum to catch up and network with colleagues and keep right up to date with training, H & S developments and recommended Codes of Practice and regulations.
Training Courses
We pool training needs which allows us to run a schedule of training courses which are local and cost effective. The Group is 'not for profit' so you can rest assured that you will get the best possible priced, quality provision. We also offer one or two free or heavily subsidised seminars or training sessions each year.
Advice and Guidance
We employ a Training Advisor who is on hand to answer any training queries you may have. The Advisor will source any unusual or specific training that you might have and contact you regularly with industry training updates and useful information.
Website
Our website has a mine of information and includes timely lists of discounted scheduled courses offered by local providers. You can also find links and signposts to relevant organisations.
Careers Development
We encourage young people to enter the industry by getting involved with career events, curriculum groups etc. Whilst members are often invited to get involved with this work it is primarily undertaken by the Training Advisor.

How are we organised?
We have three volunteer Officers in the form of a Chairman; currently Adrian Pulham - Highways Traffic Management; Joint Vice Chairman Nigel Drew - R&C Williams Ltd; Joint Vice Chairman Ron Pinfield - Currall Lewis and Martin and our Treasurer; Brian Frost, Midlands Director of the Civil Engineering Contractors Association. The Officers make day to day decisions about the Group with more major decisions such as officer election going to the Group for vote. The Group also engages a Training Advisor to support members and take care of administration. All Group finances are transparent and members receive a quarterly breakdown of income and expenditure.

How are we funded?
We are primarily funded by ConstructionSkills. Each year we produce a Business Plan that sets out what we intend to achieve and submit it to ConstructionSkills. Once the Business Plan is agreed we draw down a grant to help us undertake the work. Your contribution to the Plan involve the completion of a template each quarter which details any training you might have undertaken - this information is then drawn together and reported to ConstructionSkills.

How much does it cost to join?
We currently have membership open to ConstructionSkills (CITB) Levy paying companies only. Members pay an annual subscription of £100 from Jan - Dec - this cost includes meetings, refreshments etc.
Each quarter member companies are asked to tell the Group Training Advisor about the type of training (if any) they have undertaken.

Join us..
If you're a Levy paying construction company and want to benefit from all that the Midlands Civil Engineering Training Group has to offer then email Dawn Karakatsanis - Training Advisor  for more information This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Dawn on 07803 285925.