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To find out more about the new courses from Cskills Awards, the Awarding Organisation of CITB Construction Skills, just click on the links below
Nelson Thornes and Cskills - construction
Bricklaying Diploma Level 1
Bricklaying Diploma Level 2
Bricklaying Diploma Level 3
Carpentry and Joinery Diploma Level 1
Site Carpentry Diploma Level 2
Site Carpentry Diploma Level 3


Construction course material from Nelson Thornes
Nelson Thornes and Cskills Awards have launched an exciting new range of vocational training publications for students in construction. They are available to order now, with 20% off if you order before 31 August 2013!*
This fantastic new range of training resources includes material for all levels - Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3:

Bricklaying Diploma Level 1
    Student book and Tutor pdf
Bricklaying Diploma Level 2 
    Student book and Tutor pdf
Bricklaying Diploma Level 3 
    Student book and Tutor pdf

Carpentry and Joinery Diploma Level 1 
    Student book and Tutor pdf
Site Carpentry Diploma Level 2 
    Student book and Tutor pdf
Site Carpentry Diploma Level 3
    Student book and Tutor pdf

Key benefits of the new resources from Nelson Thornes
• Written by experts in Bricklaying, Carpentry & Joinery and Site Carpentry from Leeds College of Building
• Approved and endorsed by Cskills Awards, the awarding organisation of CITB
• Includes exclusive employment tips from Reed Property & Construction to help students in finding work in Bricklaying, Carpentry & Joinery and Site Carpentry after they have completed their course
• Affordable and accessible texts to suit all budgets
• Available in book and pdf formats for ease of use and flexibility

Free resources
To see what is covered in each unit, take a look for free at the schemes of work. 

Find out more
Order your inspection copies from the product pages listed above under "Construction course material"
Ask us to arrange a visit from your local representative
View and order the Functional Skills books for both Maths and English in the context of construction
Take a look at these useful links

"We are devoted to working for the construction industry and the people employed within it. Our joint resources with Nelson Thornes can be used as a reference throughout the duration of a student's learning and future vocation."
Cskills Awards

*Offer available to educational providers only on direct firm orders placed until 31st August 2013. Offer applies to printed resources only. Offer does not include Functional Skills In Context resources.



CSkills Awards Early Bird Offer - Save 20%! 


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Don't miss out on this spectacular offer. Save 20% on our brand new Cskills Awards resources when you order 25 or more of the same title before 31st August 2013*.

The pre-publication offer includes student books for:
  • Bricklaying Level 1, 2 and 3
  • Carpentry and Joinery Level 1
  • Site Carpentry Level 2 and 3


Download an order form today or find out more by visiting our Bricklaying and Carpentry and Joinery pages

Don't forget to quote promo code SQC13 with your order!

Planning ahead? Download Schemes of Work from our Free Resources page.

*Offer available to educational providers only on direct firm orders placed until 31st August 2013. Offer applies to printed resources only. Offer does not include Functional Skills In Context resources.


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Leeds College of Building buys ATL training firm

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Leeds College of Building has acquired Rotherham-based training firm Achieve Through Learning (ATL).

ATL directors Wayne Ogden and Tony Jones will remain at the helm of the training provider, which specialises in Apprenticeship and Level 2 programmes for the manufacturing and engineering industries. Read more...


Brand new resources for the Cskills Awards Diplomas



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You can get fully prepared for the new specifications this year with these brand new resources written for the Cskills Awards Diplomas in:

  • Carpentry and Joinery Level 1
  • Site Carpentry Level 2 and 3
  • Bricklaying Level 1, 2 and 3.

Written by experienced practitioners from Leeds College of Building, they also include exclusive employment advice from Reed Property & Construction so they're perfect for study and career progression. Just what your students need!

All the books are spiral bound for ease of use in the workshop, and PDF formats will also be available.

Pre- order your inspection copies today!

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Our fantastic Functional Skills in Context: Construction workbooks for English and maths are out now!

9781408518304 9781408518311

Covering levels E3-L2, they present Functional Skills in the context of construction, giving learners the chance to develop, practise and apply their knowledge and skills to relevant and meaningful scenarios. They are designed to help learners build their confidence and promote independence, improving employability and career opportunities in the construction industry. Find out more...