Said’s success story.

Opening doors to a career in construction. Said’s journey with Skills for Work. 

When Said Mohamed came to Get Set UK, he was ready to work, but one thing stood in his way: the CSCS card required to access roles on construction sites. With a job offer already in place to start training as a scaffolder, he just needed the right support to take that next step. 

Through the Skills for Work programme, Said enrolled on our 10-day CSCS construction course. Designed to help people build industry knowledge and prepare for the workplace, the course includes the Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment, a key requirement before taking the CSCS test. 

Said applied himself fully, demonstrating strong capability throughout the course. With structured support, guidance and a clear learning path from his tutor Mark Phoenix, he completed and passed his Level 1 Award, meaning he’s now ready to sit his CSCS test and gain his green card, a vital step towards his new career in scaffolding. 

Said’s dedication shone throughout. He was focused, determined, and eager to learn, not just from the course, but from his classroom peers too. 

The Skills for Work programme gave Said the qualifications, structure and confidence he needed to turn a job offer into a real opportunity. By removing a key barrier, Get Set UK helped him unlock his potential and move closer to full-time employment in construction. 

Find out more about our Skills for Work courses here