The OM Group Wins Tender to Deliver Free Construction Leadership and Management Training

  News |   8th December 2022

CITB has awarded The OM Group a share of a contract to the value of £10.5m that will provide 10,500 free ILM leadership and management courses across the industry.

Following industry feedback and research that has been conducted or reviewed by CITB, it was highlighted that the construction sector would benefit from a significant increase in leadership and management skills.

Additionally, CITB recognised that there was a lack of funding and knowledge of the qualifications that are available, with additional factors such as a general decline in management and supervisory training provided by employers in the last 5 years, playing a part in the industry’s skills gap.

The funding is for the Award and Certificate qualifications that form part of ILM’s suite of Level 3 Qualifications in Leadership and Management Practice for the Construction and Built Environment Sector, which are to be delivered by industry experts.

These qualifications are suitable for frontline managers, site managers and supervisors and will give delegates a detailed understanding of leadership and management principles, enabling them to effectively manage staff.

Training in Scotland and Wales will be delivered solely by The OM Group, while England will be delivered in part by The OM Group, as well as other providers, with all training provision commencing in January 2023.

The OM Group CEO and Co-Founder, Damini Sharma, said “The OM Group is proud to be a continuing voice for change in the construction sector and excited about playing a major role in upskilling the industry.

“These qualifications will be a game-changer for managers and supervisors in the industry, as well as for businesses – helping drive productivity, growth and more opportunities for the sector.”

The ILM qualifications will be offered to companies of varying sizes, including micro, small, medium and large sized companies, to address leadership and management training requirements across the industry.

In accordance with UK Government procurement regulations, CITB has committed that this commission will address social value.  It will tackle workforce inequalities, increase supply chain resistance and capacity, as well as support employers to address skills gaps through the provision of recognised qualifications.

To find out more about the funded ILM Level 3 Qualification in Leadership and Management Practice for the Construction and Built Environment Sector, click here

About The OM Group

The OM Group was established in 2008 to provide consultancy and training services to the construction industry.

The business was established with the vision to be a ‘voice for change’, dedicated to serving the construction industry by upskilling those that work in the sector and encouraging the belief that there is huge potential and value in training at all levels.

Strong leadership and a focus on safety are the bedrock of all activities that The OM Group undertakes, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and engagement with all key stakeholders within the industry.

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