Thinking of Becoming a Construction Site Supervisor? What the Job Really Involves
Thinking about becoming a construction site supervisor? Learn what the job involves, the skills you need and how to start progressing into supervision.
When ‘Common Sense’ Isn’t Enough: What This HSE Prosecution Teaches Construction Businesses
When an accident happens, the HSE doesn’t investigate common sense. It investigates evidence. One of the most common things I hear when discussing Construction Health & Safety training is: “It’s just common sense.” Unfortunately, common sense is rarely enough when something goes wrong. Following a serious accident, the HSE investigators won’t ask whether everyone thought […]
Workplace Noise: The Invisible Risk That Costs UK Businesses Millions
Noise awareness training is essential for organizations to protect employees from the harmful effects of excessive noise exposure in the workplace. This specialized training educates workers on how to recognize hazardous noise levels, use protective equipment such as earplugs or earmuffs, and understand the importance of regular hearing tests. By raising awareness about noise-related risks and promoting safe practices, companies can create a healthier and more productive work environment while ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
How To Get A CSCS Card – All Your Questions Answered
CSCS Cards – The Colours, The Costs and What You Need To Do To Get Your CSCS Card Sorted Out
If you have any more questions, or ever need FREE ADVICE about getting your NVQ and CSCS Card, just call SuperSkills Construction Training on 01845 527 445. We’re only too happy to help.
Non-construction occupations do not require a CSCS card
These non-construction occupations do not require a CSCS card This post should be read with our post about how to get a CSCS Card and the withdrawal of Industry Accreditation (Grandfather Rights). You might not need to get a CSCS Card at all! These occupations are non-construction related, meaning these workers do not require a […]
Industry Accreditation (Grandfather Rights) – The Complete Guide
What Are ‘Grandfather Rights’ – Also Known As Industry Accreditation? When the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) was first introduced, there was an obvious need to give people who had been in their trades for years a means to keep on working. This was called ‘Industry Accreditation’. Under Industry Accreditation, CSCS Cards were issued to […]
Lost NVQ Certificates – What You Need To Know
It’s at this time of the month people discover they can’t find their NVQ Certificates.
Here’s what you can do to avoid or overcome the problem of lost NVQ certificates.
Apprentice CSCS Cards Are Free
You Don’t Need To Pay The Usual Fee Of £36 For An Apprentice CSCS Card Listen Here Although SuperSkills no longer trains Apprentices, we offer congratulations this morning to the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) for removing the £36 fee for getting a CSCS Card in the case of employees starting an apprenticeship. There used […]
Need Your CSCS Test? – Don’t Just Google It!
DO NOT JUST “GOOGLE” CSCS TESTS – you will no doubt find at the top a load of “online booking” sites. These all charge a “booking fee” which is totally unnecessary and will make your test cost about £15 more than it should. Scroll down to see what you should do.
Lockdown 2.0 – Getting Your NVQ & CSCS Card
It was inevitable really – after Covid cases rising for weeks and many areas in the country being placed under ever greater restrictions – the Prime Minister having to hold a press conference in which he has updated the nation about new measures to contain Covid-19. I have never (I doubt any of us have) […]