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Corrupt? Controversial? Crooked? – The 2022 Qatar World Cup.

October 26, 2017 By businessequip

The 2022 Qatar World Cup

A shroud of controversy has long surrounded the 2022 Qatar World Cup. From allegations of bribes, to the alleged support of terrorism, the process has been under constant scrutiny. However, this article will be focusing on the construction environment in Qatar and how it is dangerous and often fatal.

The World Cup is an event that is enjoyed and adored (not so much by England fans in recent years) worldwide. Understandably, the Qataris are ecstatic to be hosting the event. However, the more you read about the 2022 Qatar World Cup the more horrified you become.

Qatar is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. Their construction industry is booming. However, the industry relies on migrant workers to undertake the vast majority of the work, around two million of them. Many of whom hail from nearby countries such as Nepal and India.

The working conditions in the Qatari industry are appalling, poor pay and living conditions are common. Furthermore, in the summer the only people outside for long periods of time are construction workers. Current regulations prohibit outdoor work between 11:30 and 15:00. However, they don’t consider what conditions are like outside of this period. During the hottest times of the year most of the day in Qatar is dangerous for construction workers.

It is clear to many that these dangerous conditions play a big role in the high death rate of workers. There is also a refusal to investigate worker deaths and release data concerning this. Clearly, this is a complete disregard of responsibility.

Qatar World CupThe Stats

The International Trades Union Confederation released a report stating that around 1200 workers have died since 2010. The report also predicts that a total of 4000 workers will die by the time the World Cup starts. Not all of these workers will have been working on World Cup projects, but many will have.

Lets put these numbers into context. In 2016 30 people in the UK died in the construction industry. During the construction process for the 2014 world cup in Brazil 7 people died. For the London Olympics in 2012 there were no fatalities during construction. In fact the highest fatality rate during construction for a sporting event was the 60 people killed in Sochi for the winter Olympics.

Evidently, there is a huge problem in Qatar. Many migrant workers are travelling to the country for work to end up never going home. The Guardian revealed that workers from Nepal in 2014 were dying at the rate of one every two days! Something needs doing about this. The World Cup is an event that should bring joy and enjoyment, but at what cost?

FaCT are a UK based construction training company. We pride ourselves on creating a training program to suit you!

New funding contracts signed for 2013 – 14

September 4, 2013 By businessequip

FaCT have been succesful in secureing ongoing funding for the fencing industry in both England and Wales.

Even with the changes in the funding rules and a reduction in funds availible FaCT can still offer substatial funding suport for many elements of training including

  • Level 2 Diploma in Fencing  (England only) over 18s
  • Level 2 Diploma in Fencing VRS (england only)over 18s
  • Level 3 Diploma in Fence Supervision for under 24s (England only)

 

  • Apprenticeship in Fencing (level 2)   England and Wales
  • Advanced Apprenticeship (level 3)   England under 24s

 

  • Plant NVQ’s (England only)

 

  • Health, safety and vocational training programme (England only) over 18s

 

 

Unemployed Training

June 7, 2013 By businessequip

FaCT are please to have secured funding and an agreement with Job Centre Plus to offer fencing and construction training to the long term unemployed.

 

Introduction

The UK fencing industry is a small but vital part of the construction and land-based sector.  Employing approximately 27,000 people across the UK; the demand for a skilled workforce continues to grow with the growth in the construction and security industry. In partnership with Job Centre Plus, local employers and with funding secured from the Skills Funding Agency, FaCT aims to develop a fencing work-based academy.  This will be piloted with Chelmsford JCP in Essex before launching the programme throughout England.

 

Fencing and Construction Training (FaCT) Ltd.

FaCT is the largest training provider in the UK for the fencing industry, offering a full range of training and qualifications to fully equip the workforce and to help ensure training is refreshed and up to date.

Approved by Lantra Awards, FaCT can deliver the full range of qualifications, including Level 2, 3 & 4 fencing diplomas (NVQs), technical certificates and the apprenticeship and advanced apprenticeship.

FaCT has a network of trainers, assessors and training locations across the UK to ensure training is accessible and delivered in a way to meet learner and employer’s needs.

With access to government funding and in partnership with two prime contract holders, FaCT can provide cost effective delivery for learners.

FaCT works closely with both the Sector Skills Council – Lantra and the awarding body – Lantra Awards, to ensure the training and qualifications are up to date and meet industry’s needs.

FaCT is now developing its portfolio to deliver effective pre-employment training, to ensure that potential recruits have the basic knowledge and training to enable them to meet the demands of prospective employers.

FaCT has strong links with the fencing businesses which will help facilitate work experience and identify potential vacancies.

 

 

The Fencing Industry

The fencing industry covers a wide range of work from residential fencing around gardens; agricultural stock fencing; high security fencing for prisons; utility and commercial sites to vehicle restrain systems and noise barriers on the highways, automated gates and access barriers.

There are approximately 3,150 fencing businesses in the UK, employing 27,000 people.  85% of businesses have fewer than ten members of staff, with only 1% employing over one hundred staff.

Businesses state that the most common reason they found it hard to fill vacancies is either a “lack of interest in this type of work” or the “lack of basic construction skills”.   58% of employers reported when looking for new recruits they encountered problems finding people with the skills and basic knowledge and training required.

The industry typically employ younger people due to the nature of the work; requiring people to be physically fit and being able to travel and stay away in lodgings to undertake larger contract work in different parts of the country.

(Source Lantra Sector Skills Council)

The fencing industry hopes to see growth over the coming years, with the increase in general construction work, including: large numbers of houses being built; the new “London Gateway” deep sea port; “High Speed 2” and “Cross rail”.  These projects will require large amounts of fencing work to be undertaken.

With this in mind fencing businesses will look to recruit more staff as well as the on-going replacements required.

 

The Offer

To have an opportunity to work within the fencing industry (or even the wider construction sector employees need to hold a Construction Skills Certification (CSCS) Card.  This programme will enable successful learners to gain this card, along with a portfolio of certificates and a qualification in The Principles of Fencing.

These certificates and the CSCS card will give the learners a real helping hand into employment within the fencing industry.

Following the training, learners will have the opportunity to work with fencers for a couple of days, enabling them to gain a better understanding of whether a career in fencing is for them.  This will hopefully be followed by the opportunity to have an interview with an employer, who would in partnership with FaCT be able to offer them a fencing apprenticeship.

Even if the fencing industry is not for them, the training, certificates and CSCS card would help equip them to enter the wider construction industry.

 

The Programme

This training programme will be two weeks long and will include and induction to the fencing and construction industry; pre-employment and health and safety training; work experience and an introduction to employers, resulting in a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card.

  The training programme
Day 1 Introduction to the fencing industryEmployment rights and responsibilities
Day 2 Health, safety and environmental awareness training
Day 3 Emergency first aid training
Day 4 Safe use of power tools and abrasive wheels
Day 5 Principles of boundary fencing – part 1
Day 6 Principles of boundary fencing – part 2
Day 7 Location and identification of underground servicesHealth and safety test and apply for the CSCS card
Day 8 Work experience
Day 9 Work experience
Day 10 Meet the employerThe next steps, the fencing apprenticeship programme

Presentation of Certificates

 

FaCT has the option to deliver the programme either in the local area using hired training rooms and linking in with local fencing businesses, or by delivering the training at its residential training centre in the midlands where it can also provide overnight accommodation.

 

The Outcome

Learners who attend and complete this training package will gain the following:

  • Good understanding of the fencing industry and the career opportunities
  • Some work experience in the fencing industry
  • Opportunity to meet employer(s) in the industry, with the possibility of an interview
  • An introduction to the fencing apprenticeship programme
  • A CSCS card (subject to passing the Health & Safety test)

They will also gain the following certificates:

  • Level 2 certificate in The Principles of Fencing
  • Health, safety and environmental awareness for fencers
  • Safe use of power tools
  • Abrasive wheels
  • Cable location and avoidance
  • Emergency first aid
  • Understanding boundary fence

Timescales and delivery numbers

FaCT plan to deliver the first pilot programme in Chelmsford, Essex, at the end of June 2013. This would then be followed by rolling out the programme across England, with courses offered in the West Midlands, North East, North West, Yorkshire and the South West.

Each course would be able to facilitate 10 to 12 learners.

 

Contact information

For more information please contact

 

Timothy Drew

Managing Director

FaCT

85 Bunbury Road,

Northfield,

BIRMINGHAM

B31 2ET

 

Tel            0121 243 5038

Mobile     07977 912264

e-mail      tim@fctrain.co.uk

web          www.fctrain.co.uk

 

 

 

 

Lantra VRS card

March 28, 2013 By businessequip

Funding up date October 2012

October 8, 2012 By businessequip

FaCT’s high standards for delivery of Fencing Qualifications has helped secure on-going funding for the fencing industry for the next year.

With a 91% completion rate for the delivery of fencing apprenticeships, FaCT has secured an additional funding of £418,000 on top of the £140,000 already secured.

What will this fund?

Fencing Diplomas at Level 2 and 3, Plant Diplomas Level 2, Fencing Apprenticeships at Level 2,

and from Jan 2013, the new Level 3 Fencing Apprenticeship

NEW for 2012 – 13 A Vocational & Health and Safety Package including: health, safety and environmental awareness (FISS course); emergency first aid; CAT; abrasive wheels; safe use of power tools and understanding boundary fence and FISS/CSCS card application.

 

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