The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched a new construction higher apprenticeship in Wales.

In partnership with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the scheme aims to give workers the chance to become supervisors and managers within the Welsh construction industry.

The CIOB Higher Apprenticeship in Construction Site Supervision is now being piloted at Coleg Sir Gar, Pembrokeshire College and Coleg Ceredigion, before potentially being rolled out across Wales.

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Bridget Bartlett CIOB Deputy Chief Executive said: "It is no secret that the UK needs more talented construction managers who are capable of tackling some of the biggest built environment challenges facing society.

"The industry has a long history of enabling people from all kinds of background to fulfil their potential and this apprenticeship is another example of that.

"It will not only match the ambitions of those who want to take the next step into management but could also inspire the next generation to pursue a career in construction too."

Output in the Welsh construction sector is estimated to grow by an annual average rate of 5.8% over the next five years.

(LM/CD)