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ECITB Level 2 vs. Level 3 Steel Erecting Diplomas: Which is right for you?

Steel ErectingMay 16, 202525Views 0Likes 0Comments

Unsure whether you should enrol for a Level 2 or Level 3 Steel Erecting diploma? To help you determine which steel erecting qualifications might be the most suitable for you based on your current skills, competence, and experience in the role, our knowledgeable team has pulled together this steel erecting diploma comparison. Below, we compare…

What jobs can I get with a Level 3 Steel Erecting Diploma?

Steel ErectingMay 10, 202528Views 0Likes 0Comments

Prior to picking any specific training course or qualification, it’s important to have a clear understanding of the various career paths it could help you to explore in the future. Below, we explain some of the key career opportunities in the engineering and construction industry available to you if you achieve a Level 3 Steel…

CITB Employer Network Pilot Training Fund

Funding News, SB Skills Solutions NewsOctober 2, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Access Up to 70% Funded Training with SB Skills Solutions SB Skills Solutions is excited to offer you the opportunity to access up to 70% funded training through the CITB Employer Network Fund. This initiative is a game-changer for construction businesses in the UK looking to invest in their workforce without the financial strain of…

Pre-Start Checks for 360 Excavator

Course Training, Plant MachineryFebruary 10, 20223KViews 0Likes 0Comments

When operating a 360 excavator, safety is of prime importance. For this reason, comprehensive pre-start checks are a must before utilising any piece of equipment. Our Excavator Training courses provide you with the relevant knowledge required to safely operate these machines. This includes teaching you the relevant pre-start checks for the excavator. Why Excavator Pre-Start…

Job Roles and Career Paths in the Construction Industry

ConstructionFebruary 5, 20213KViews 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…

CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test

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

CSCS Card, Health & SafetySeptember 15, 20203KViews 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…

60,000 Site Managers to Lose their Black CSCS Cards

SB Skills Solutions NewsJune 1, 202011KViews 2Likes 0Comments

Site Managers across the UK are set to lose their Black CSCS under the removal of grandfather rights from the scheme. This leaves many wondering whether they can continue to work in the industry. Grandfather rights allowed workers to attain their CSCS Cards based on a strong employer recommendation rather than using a CSCS recognised…