Fencing and Construction Training
This article will detail some recent developments concerning skills cards. It covers the CRO card replacement options for gate installers and site hoarders and the withdrawal of the CSCS yellow card. The article also covers the increased demand, from sites, for blue skilled worker cards. CRO Card Replacement – The Solution You’ve Been Waiting For […]
We’re pleased to announce that we’re supporting Band of Builders as they take on the national Three Peaks Challenge. A group of seven fundraisers from the organisation (Martin O’Donnell, Richard Patchesa, Gavin Crane, Louise Stevenson, Craig Cashmore, Andrew Pell & James Everitt) will be completing the National Three Peaks challenge, which includes scaling the highest mountains in […]
So, there’s just a few days left to make the most of our Highways England Passport Scheme discount. The compulsory training, The Common Induction Course, is necessary to hold a passport card. The passport itself will be compulsory for anyone who works on Highways England sites. Why book now? Depending on the number of people […]
Training, the dreaded word that a lot of companies avoid until it’s too late. However, the most successful businesses embrace training and have a happier and safer workforce. So, this article is all about changing your perception, and showing you the benefits of training! We’ll also detail what fencing training is available. Why Train? As […]
Company fined after a scaffolder was injured in fall from height. 03/05/2018 A Yorkshire based scaffolding company has been fined £33,333.33 and ordered to pay £14,368.40 in costs. They were ordered to pay after a worker fell around 4 metres through a fragile roof light on an asbestos cement sheet roof. The worker sustained numerous […]
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND PASSPORT SCHEME – LAST CHANCE FOR OUR DISCOUNT The Highways England Passport Scheme is being implemented across the industry and training is in full swing. We are offering a 10% discount on training booked and paid for before July 2018. That means you have just over a two months to get it booked […]
If you haven’t heard of Band of Builders where have you been?! They are an organisation that first came to my attention when I started my job at Fencing and Construction Training. I was tasked with starting a company blog and I was on the lookout for stories to write about. I hit the jackpot […]
We’ve identified a few health and safety incidents that have had their outcomes determined in March 2018. They demonstrate how important it is to complete the necessary training and to manage your workforce and assets correctly! 12thMarch 2018 – Company fined for unlicensed and unsafe asbestos removal in a primary school. R F Gardiner Limited […]
National Apprenticeship Week It’s National Apprenticeship Week! We’d just like to say to all the apprentices and employers out there keep up the great work. Apprenticeships counter youth unemployment and help improve the skills base in the UK. This week is all about raising awareness of apprenticeships so please share this article and spread the […]
Route to Blue Funding Update Additional Funding Secured Limited places – First come first serve The ‘Route to Blue’ initiative aims to secure the future of fencing businesses and the industry as a whole with greater access to a skilled workforce.. The initiative will assist fencing businesses who want to get their installers trained, […]