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Job Roles and Career Paths in the Construction Industry

ConstructionFebruary 5, 20212KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Careers in construction are diverse, offering opportunities to work using different skills across a broad range of projects. Career paths in construction can, therefore, go off in various directions, depending on what type of training the individual chooses to take, to build up their experience and develop their skills. Some of the major job roles…

What is the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 – A Guide for Employers

Health & SafetyJanuary 27, 20212KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA) The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA), is a highly significant piece of legislation, which covers occupational health and safety in the UK. The aim of the Act is to make sure all workplaces support health and safety by complying with its requirements. Here we…

How to Become a Construction Labourer

ConstructionJanuary 25, 20212KViews 0Likes 0Comments

If you want to work in the construction industry, you will need to meet certain minimum requirements, and this applies to becoming a construction labourer as well as other job roles. The construction labourer role does not require a high level of qualification, but to work legally on a site, there are certain steps you…

What are the Benefits of a Construction NVQ?

NVQsDecember 16, 20202KViews 0Likes 0Comments

An NVQ is a National Vocational Qualification, which shows that you can meet national industry standards in your area of work. Achieving a Construction NVQ qualification can give your career the right kind of start, acting as a springboard to your progression through the construction industry. You can take an NVQ for many roles, such…

How to Get a Gold Supervisory CSCS Card

CSCS Card, NVQsNovember 27, 20202KViews 0Likes 0Comments

If you are in a supervisory position within the construction industry, then the Gold Supervisory CSCS card provides proof of your competence to employers. Here, we explain what you need to apply for a Gold Supervisory CSCS Card, how to apply, and the benefits it can offer you. What is the Gold CSCS Card? The…

How to Get a Blue Skilled Worker CSCS Card

CSCS Card, NVQsOctober 14, 20202KViews 0Likes 0Comments

The Skilled Worker Blue CSCS Card, is a Level 2 CSCS card that can be achieved through a trade-specific NVQ alongside the relevant Health, Safety and Environment test for Operatives. The Blue Skilled Worker CSCS card proves your competency in a given trade within the construction industry. You may be familiar with the Blue…

Standard crane signals for slinger signaller

Slinger/Signaller Hand Signals

Course Training, SB Skills Solutions NewsOctober 13, 20204KViews 0Likes 0Comments

The Slinger/Signaller is the eyes and ears of the crane operator who could be over 50 metres above the ground in a tower crane or blinded by a blocked view in a mobile crane. Therefore, hand signals are required to communicate with the crane operator to ensure instructions are clear which in turn reduces the…

NPORS Exclusive Update

NPORS, SB Skills Solutions NewsOctober 7, 20202KViews 0Likes 0Comments

This September, NPORS published their technical bulletin for trainers and training centres which details the changes to the scheme and this month was a big one! Investigations into Fraud and Malpractice NPORS started this bulletin with an announcement about investigations into various training facilities during the lockdown period this year. NPORS stated, “As the result…

Slinger Signallers provide safe direction to the crane operators

How to Become a Slinger Signaller

Construction, Course TrainingSeptember 22, 20203KViews 0Likes 0Comments

The slinger signaller has a vital role to play on a construction site, providing essential safety directions and supervising lifts. The slinger signaller works closely with and alongside lifting teams. This is a highly responsible job since the slinger signaller is acting as the eyes and ears of the crane operator. To become a slinger…

CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test

What is the Health, Safety and Environment (Touchscreen)Test?

CSCS Card, Health & SafetySeptember 15, 20202KViews 0Likes 0Comments

The CITB Health, safety and environment (HS&E) test is essential for construction workers to prove their competency in Health & Safety. It tests a diverse range of topics, improving safety and productivity on site and shows candidates can work responsibly to ensure their colleagues are also kept safe and as a result, putting neither at…

5 Statistics for Health and Safety

Health & Safety, SB Skills Solutions NewsAugust 27, 20202KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Why is Health and Safety Important? Health and Safety training and awareness is important in all workplaces. However, there is a real need for high-quality Health and Safety Training in the construction industry. With such a high injury rate in the workplace, we feel that every employer should know the dangers of an untrained workforce…

What does a 360 Excavator Operator do?

Construction, Plant MachineryAugust 25, 20202KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Operating a 360 degree excavator digger efficiently and safely requires specific skills. The 360 degree excavator digger is a powerful piece of machinery used to excavate and move large objects in a construction environment. The 360 degree range of movement makes excavators ideally suited for different types and stages of work in the industry and…

DR ABC – The Primary Survey

Health & SafetyAugust 20, 20203KViews 0Likes 0Comments

What does DR ABC stand for? DR ABC stands for Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing and circulation. DR ABC attempts to assess the level of first aid that the injured person requires. First aiders should follow the steps broken down into d-r-a-b-c which is easily remembered as DR ABC. First Aider Role The Health and Safety…

The Black CSCS Managers Card Complete Guide

CSCS CardAugust 10, 20203KViews 0Likes 0Comments

How to get a black CSCS card The Black CSCS Manager Card is a career goal for many in the construction industry. For many, the Black card is seen as the top-level card within the CSCS card scheme. You'd be correct to assume that this is a top-level card, but you're probably not quite sure…

Operating Plant Machinery With a Driving Ban

Construction NewsAugust 6, 20202KViews 0Likes 0Comments

If you've received a driving ban, you'll know it can cause all sorts of complications. It can even potentially put your job at risk, but what about when driving and operating machinery is your source of income? The site says I can't work with a driving ban Unfortunately, the site rules are up to the…