Course Information

Introduction

Clear communication prevents accidents, delays, and rework on site. This five-day course focuses on practical English used in everyday construction tasks. Participants practise safety briefings, reading plans, giving instructions, and writing short reports. Activities combine short classroom sessions with role play and document work.

Objectives

1. Deliver and understand routine safety briefings and permit instructions using standard phrases.
2. Read and interpret basic site drawings, signs, labels, and simple specifications relevant to daily tasks.
3. Give and follow step-by-step task instructions and respond to change requests on site.
4. Communicate with supervisors, subcontractors, and suppliers to coordinate materials and schedules.
5. Complete common written tasks such as incident reports, work orders, time sheets, and short professional emails.

Who Should Attend?

1. Site supervisors
2. Foremen and crew leaders
3. Skilled tradespeople (carpenters, electricians, plumbers)
4. Safety officers and HSEQ staff
5. Materials and logistics coordinators

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.