Invest People Group Achieves the matrix Standard for its Adult Construction Training
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Invest People Group is proud to hold the Department for Education’s matrix Standard, recognising our commitment to delivering high-quality information, advice and guidance alongside specialist construction training.
At Invest People Group, we believe that effective training is about more than gaining a qualification. For adults looking to start a career in construction, change careers or develop their existing skills, having access to the right information, advice and guidance can be just as important as the training itself.
That’s why achieving the matrix Standard is an important milestone for Invest People Group and the people we support across the North East.
What is the matrix Standard?
The matrix Standard is the Department for Education’s recognised quality standard for organisations providing Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG). It provides a framework for assessing and improving the quality of support for individuals as they make decisions about learning, skills, employment and career development.
The Standard assesses how effectively an organisation delivers IAG, measures outcomes, responds to feedback and continually improves its service.
As a specialist construction training provider, this means ensuring that people receive the information and guidance they need to make informed decisions about their training, qualifications and future career.
What does the matrix Standard mean for our learners?
Choosing the right construction course or training programme can be an important decision, particularly for adults considering a new career or gaining the skills needed to enter the construction industry.
Our matrix Standard accreditation demonstrates our commitment to providing high-quality information, advice and guidance on that journey.
We support individuals in understanding their options, identifying relevant training and qualifications, and taking the next steps towards employment and career progression.
Whether someone is completely new to construction or looking to build on existing experience, we aim to help them identify the right construction skills and training for their goals.
There are many routes into the construction industry, and knowing which qualifications and skills are required can sometimes be difficult.
At Invest People Group, we provide adult construction training designed to develop practical, industry-relevant skills and recognised qualifications.
Our training can support people looking to:
Start a career in the construction industry
Change career and move into construction
Develop practical construction skills
Gain recognised industry qualifications
Obtain essential site qualifications such as CSCS
Improve their employability and progress towards employment
By combining practical training with effective information, advice and guidance, we help people take confident steps towards a career in construction.
Supporting construction employers with work-ready candidates
Finding skilled, reliable people remains a significant challenge for construction businesses. Employers need people who not only have the right practical skills and recognised qualifications, but who also understand the expectations of working safely and professionally on site.
We help construction employers address these challenges by developing work-ready people for the industry.
Through funded training programmes, practical skills development and employer partnerships, we prepare adults for the workplace before they take their next step into employment. Our industry-led construction training is designed around the skills employers need, helping candidates build practical competence, confidence, and the essential site qualifications they require.
We work closely with employers to understand their workforce requirements and help connect them with suitable, trained candidates. This can provide businesses with an additional route for sourcing new talent, particularly when recruiting experienced construction workers can be challenging.
Our support can help employers to:
Access work-ready construction candidates who have developed practical, industry-relevant skills
Recruit new talent through funded training and pre-employment programmes
Develop new entrants to the construction industry and give them the foundations needed to become productive members of the workforce
Upskill existing employees through flexible commercial construction training
Address specific skills gaps within their workforce
Improve workforce capability through recognised qualifications and essential site training
The result is better-prepared candidates and a more skilled construction workforce.
Working with colleges and funding partners
We also work in partnership with colleges, combined authorities and local authorities to deliver funded construction training programmes across the North East.
As a specialist construction training provider, we offer partners access to experienced tutors, dedicated construction training facilities and industry-led programmes designed around the needs of both learners and employers.
Our role as a delivery partner can help colleges and funding organisations expand their construction training provision without having to develop all of the specialist facilities, equipment and expertise in-house.
We can support partners to deliver programmes that provide adults with practical construction skills, recognised qualifications and a clear route towards employment.
Our employer relationships are an important part of this model. By understanding the skills businesses need and maintaining connections with employers, we can help ensure that training is closely aligned with labour market needs and genuine employment opportunities.
For colleges and funding partners, this means working with a trusted construction training delivery partner that understands the importance of learner outcomes, employer engagement and high-quality training.
Specialist construction training for adults
As an industry-led construction training provider, we cover a wide range of disciplines and essential site qualifications, including:
Brickwork
Plastering
Plumbing
Joinery
Electrical Installation
Painting & Decorating
Health & Safety
CSCS
Other essential construction and site qualifications
We also provide skills training and pre-employment programmes designed to help people develop the practical skills and knowledge needed to progress into construction employment.
Our commitment to quality
Holding the Department for Education’s matrix Standard is an important part of our commitment to quality, continuous improvement and putting the people we support at the centre of our services.
The Standard provides a recognised framework for delivering high-quality information, advice and guidance and demonstrates our commitment to continually improving the experience and outcomes of the people we work with.
Looking for construction training in the North East?
Whether you’re an adult looking to start a career in construction, a construction business seeking skilled and work-ready candidates, or a college looking for a trusted training delivery partner, Invest People Group can help.
To find out more about our specialist construction training courses and current programmes, call 01388 737121 or email recruitment@investpeoplegroup.co.uk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the matrix Standard and why is it important?
The matrix Standard is the Department for Education’s recognised quality standard for organisations providing Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG). For Invest People Group, it demonstrates our commitment to providing high-quality guidance to adults making decisions about construction training, qualifications, employment and career progression.
What construction training does Invest People Group provide?
Invest People Group provides specialist adult construction training across a range of disciplines, including brickwork, plastering, plumbing, joinery, electrical installation, painting and decorating, Health & Safety and CSCS. Training and pre-employment programmes are designed to develop practical, industry-relevant skills and help learners progress towards employment or further training.
Can Invest People Group help construction employers find work-ready candidates?
Yes. Invest People Group works with construction employers to understand their workforce requirements and help connect businesses with suitable, trained candidates. Through funded training, practical skills development and pre-employment programmes, we help adults develop the skills, qualifications and confidence needed to become work-ready and progress into construction employment.
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