Construction & trades
The Philippines has a long tradition of formal, practice-based construction training and decades of experience on international construction projects. SkillShift recruits carpenters, masons, steel fixers, scaffolders and other skilled construction professionals for roles that require specific construction experience and safety certification.
Many experienced Filipino construction workers have worked internationally, including on major construction and infrastructure projects in the Middle East. Not every candidate has the same background; trade, experience and suitability are always assessed individually.
Filipino construction training is regulated through the TESDA system, focused on demonstrable practical competencies in areas such as carpentry, masonry and concrete work.
Filipino construction workers have been active on major international construction projects for decades, particularly in the Gulf region.
Many candidates have experience on major construction and infrastructure projects, providing a solid basis for professional construction environments.
For roles such as carpenters, masons and steel fixers, a large pool of experienced candidates is available.
Candidates are generally trained within the TESDA system and may have additional role-specific experience. Philippine or TESDA qualifications do not automatically replace the Dutch or Belgian safety certification required on site, such as VCA. SkillShift assesses per candidate what additional certification or training is needed.
Which parts SkillShift carries out depends on the agreed scope of services.
Alongside the European permit, a construction worker must also meet the Philippine DMW documentation and pre-departure requirements before departure.
Netherlands and Belgium
The available route depends on the country, the role and the applicable permit framework. SkillShift assesses each vacancy individually.
NETHERLANDS
The feasibility of construction roles and the applicable permit route are assessed case by case. VCA certification and demonstrable practical experience play an important role.
BELGIUM
The applicable permit route and labour-market conditions differ by construction trade. SkillShift assesses this per vacancy before recruitment starts.
This varies per candidate. SkillShift assesses which construction methods and materials have actually been used and whether additional training is needed.
Most Dutch and Belgian construction sites require a valid safety certificate such as VCA. SkillShift assesses per candidate and assignment which certification is needed and how it is organised.
This is possible, but only when the candidate's qualifications and supervisory experience actually support it.
No. The applicable permit route and labour-market conditions are assessed per vacancy and per trade.
Yes, in most cases we can. A staffing or secondment structure is usually more complex than direct employment because the employment relationship, client agreements, immigration route and Philippine DMW documentation and pre-departure requirements must fit together correctly. SkillShift assesses the proposed structure in advance and can help set up and coordinate the process where it is legally and practically feasible.
Discuss a vacancy
SkillShift assesses the vacancy, sector-specific requirements and the applicable route before recruitment starts.
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