Weighing up whether it’s worth obtaining a construction NVQ (National Vocational Qualification)?
Regardless of whether you’ve already considered taking a construction NVQ or you’ve only just heard of this type of qualification, rest assured, we can help you to fully explore your options.
At SB Skills Solutions, our team of assessors has guided countless NVQ…
Searching for the right plant operator course to meet your specific requirements and professional aspirations?
To help you determine whether plant operator training is the best route for you, the team of expert NVQ assessors at SB Skills Solutions explains what trainees can learn from taking this type of construction course.
We’ll also touch on…
Unsure whether it’s worth obtaining your NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management?
When it comes to progressing your career in the construction industry, there are many routes you can take including taking an NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management.
To help you determine whether this is the right route for you, the professional team of…
What are the roles and responsibilities of a construction site manager?
Interested in becoming a construction site manager, but unsure whether your skills and experience lend themselves to site management?
To help you determine whether this role is right for you, the team of expert assessors at SB Skills Solutions explore some of the key…
Construction site managers are responsible for small sections of a construction project all the way through to management of entire development projects.
This role is diverse and not for everyone, but if you feel that you can take on the responsibility of a construction site manager, then look no further.
The team of expert training…
Considering whether to embark on forklift truck novice training?
Regardless of whether you’re new to operating heavy machinery or have been interested in construction and warehousing for a while now, we can help.
Below, our expert team of qualified forklift operator instructors explains exactly what to expect when you decide to undergo forklift novice training.…
Is your forklift knowledge in need of updating? Maybe you have had a change of career since you first trained as a forklift operator or perhaps it’s been a while since you got behind the wheel of a B2 forklift.
Whatever your reasoning for considering additional forklift truck training, we can help you identify the…
Keen to develop your construction and warehousing career?
Why not consider becoming a qualified reach truck driver? To help you decide whether this is the right route for you, we outline the essential qualifications and degree of reach truck forklift training every reach truck driver should possess before applying for one of these positions.
Below,…
Keen to make your mark in the construction or warehousing industry? To help you achieve your career goals in these sectors, it is often necessary to upskill by obtaining licences.
At SB Skills Solutions, we offer a range of training courses to support individuals looking to enhance their skillset – including a forklift training course.…
While you don’t need a driving licence to operate a forklift and there’s no such thing as a ‘forklift licence’, certain qualifications are still required by law to operate this type of machinery.
To comply with safe working practices, an aspiring forklift operator will need to complete a forklift truck training course.
Regardless of whether…
Telescopic handlers are versatile lifting machines that come in different shapes and sizes.
When choosing the right type of telehandler for the job there are several factors you should take into consideration, including:
How high the telehandler needs to reach.
How much the load weighs.
How much space there will be to manoeuvre the machine.…
Slinger signallers work closely alongside the lifting team on a construction site to ensure that all lifting operations are being carried out safely.
To work as a slinger signaller, you’ll need to have good observation and communication skills and an excellent understanding of construction site health and safety rules, regulations, and risks, particularly when it…
Before operating a telehandler, you will need to have received telescopic handler training in how to operate one safely.
Telescopic handlers, or telehandlers for short, are versatile pieces of equipment used in a variety of industries to lift and move heavy loads easily.
Getting to grips with how to operate a telescopic handler is not…
Lifting equipment plays an important part in the efficient and smooth running of a construction site when used safely and according to the relevant health and safety regulations.
Lifting equipment is used to transport large, bulky, or heavy loads from one area to another.
Any person involved in the planning of lifting operations, or operation…
Slinger signaller training equips individuals with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills they require to competently work as signallers in the construction industry.
The slinger signaller is part of the lifting team and works alongside other members of the team to ensure that lifting operations are carried out safely.
Signallers play a crucial role in…
