Access Design & Safety Ltd are currently offering their guide to roof edge protection for free. The guide explains the different classes of roof edge protection, suitable systems of providing protection how different systems should be fixed, advice on dynamic
Government announce new incentive to help businesses invest in the skills they need to recover and grow. Apprenticeships and Skills Minister, Gillian Keegan has announced. Apprenticeships are a great way to get ahead in a wide range of exciting industries,
The Government have launched their new leadership programmes that aim to improve small business leadership and problem-solving skills in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The Small Business Leadership Programme will focus on strengthening decision-makers’ leadership skills, so they are
To support businesses at this challenging time, SpanSet are offering a 10% discount on courses taken in August. All of SpanSet’s practical training complies with the current Government social distancing measures, and trainers can also visit sites to conduct training
Achieving the H&S standard required to attain certification with SSIP (Safety Schemes in Procurement) is a great thing for any business operating in construction in the UK to do. It means that you have a documented management system, appropriate to
The Construction Leadership Council’s Talent Retention Scheme (CLC TRS) was conceived to help talented individuals showcase their experience and expertise and help businesses find the skills they need. The CLC’s TRS is a not for profit programme, supported by business associations,
CITB has published the report on its formal consultation with employers on its proposal to exempt more small employers from Levy payment proposals and on whether training funds were being reinvested in the right areas. The consultation took place online
PERI’s Construction Training Academy, at its newly redeveloped office in Brentwood, received CISRS accreditation last week. This will mean that the centre, which is the UK subsidiary’s first-ever training facility dedicated to scaffolding and formwork, will have the capacity to
The success of the Construction Skills Fund (CSF) in delivering site-ready learners for the industry has been rewarded with a 12-month extension by the Department for Education (DfE). The fund is run by CITB and forms a key part of
As Scotland’s colleges and training centres discuss reopening, the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has helped develop a new set of guidelines designed to keep staff and apprentices safe. Compiled by Forum members the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB), the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training
