Licenses
When looking for certain types of work you will need a license. When needing a licence for a job then you will have to apply for it and attend a course. Courses would be different spaces of time depending on the course. The two most popular licenses needed in todays job markets are:
SIA
SIA licenses are for people who are working in security. This would be someone controlling CCTV, site watch or doorman work. This a license is expensive but there are a few jobs in this line of work. This license and the course that goes with it can cost a lot of money. If you are on job seekers and are looking to get this license then please speak to your advior.
SIA Website (link)
CSCS
CSCS licenses is needed to work on most building sites including small building businesses. There are many different levels of this card starting off with a labouring card. This is needed on sites such as steel works and other industrial sites. The levels of the licenses depends on the type of work that you can do. The different levels are:
Apprentice
Trainee
Experienced
Skilled
These licenses can be funded by the government for people on job seekers If you speak to an advior in your local job centre they will be able to help you. If you are wanting to know a little bit more then you can use the link below.
CSCS (link)
