The real estate sector is among the largest unorganized sectors of the country. It accounts for approximately 1% of the GDP. With the GDP growing at 9% and lacs of crores being pumped into infrastructure development, the industry will experience an exponential growth of labour. Pune is among the handful cities that have witnessed unprecedented growth in the last decade. It would be fair to say that the skill development, career prospect and well-being of the labourers in this industry have not been proportionate to the industry growth. A sizeable number of construction workers cater to need of construction industry in Pune. There still remains a vast shortage of labourers to match current construction demand.

It is time to acknowledge the efforts of those central to our industry. It is time to equip them with better skills and a better well-being. With this in mind, Pune Credai has partnered with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to impart skills to construction workers in Pune city.

Our vision is to empower those central to our industry

• Carpeting / formwork / centering
• Fitting and bar bending
• Masonry
• Plumbing
• Tiling
• Painting

•  Labourers at a particular will be trained for a period of 2-3 months. Courses for each trade have been meticulously planned and developed by industry experts to ensure tangible difference in skills at the end of the training.

• Prior to training, each labourer will be evaluated to record current skill level. Based on current skills levels, labourers will be trained to be equipped with skills sets to enable them perform and earn better. For eg. A half-mason will be trained to be a full mason over the training period.

• Stalwarts from the industry have been hand picked and trained to ensure effective knowledge transfer. Each trainee will focus on no more than 20-25 labourers to ensure that optimal attention is given to each individual.

• Every morning trainers will brief labourers about the day’s work. Trainers will explain the work in detail and acquaint labourers with industry best practices. Remainder on the day will be spent by trainer observing and guiding the work done by labourers on-site.

• Interactive sessions will keep the morale and interest levels intact. Slide shows, video clips and other interactive training modules will ensure training effectiveness.

• At the end of the training program, labourers will be evaluated by an independent agency to gauge change in skill level and ensure training efficacy. A certificate testifying skill level will be given to the successful candidates.

• All this will be achieved on job / on-site without any cost to the developer and the contractor. On job training will also ensure labourers don’t miss out of their daily wages.