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Who Should Do an NVQ in Business Administration?

05/07/19

In this week’s blog post, we explain what you will learn whilst studying for a Business Admin NVQ, the types...

Training to Remove Asbestos and Working With Asbestos

28/06/19

Training for asbestos awareness is intended to give employers and employees the information they need to avoid work that may...

Asbestos Series Part 2: Licensed and Non- Licensed Asbestos Removal NNLW (Infographic)

14/06/19

Following on from part 1 in our asbestos series, The Difference Between Licensed and Non Licensed Including NNLW, we have...

What is a NEBOSH certificate?

07/06/19

There are two types of NEBOSH certificate; the NEBOSH General Certificate In Construction Health and Safety and the NEBOSH General...

ESS Asbestos Series Part 1: The Difference Between Licensed and Non Licensed...

31/05/19

As asbestos is so harmful, even the removal process is risky and requires the correct training and awareness. In our...

Temporary Works and Temporary Works Training

24/05/19

Temporary works are an important part of the construction process where due care and attention must be given. In this...

Slinger Course - What is a Slinger Signaller?

17/05/19

Whether you’re looking for a Slinger course or just want to find out a little bit more about the role,...

Women Who Lift - A Career in Lifting Operations

03/05/19

It isn’t a secret that there is a shortage of skilled and trained individuals in the construction industry. The shortage...

World Day for Health and Safety at Work

26/04/19

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) marks its World Day for Safety and Health at Work on the 28th April each...

Gaining Buy in For Training – The Questions You Should Be Asking

19/04/19

There are some specific questions training professionals should be asking in order to ascertain how the proposed training can benefit...

What Qualifications Do You Need For Construction?

10/04/19

There are several key qualifications you need for a career in construction. Some demonstrate you are competent in health and...

Training and Funding Grants

04/04/19

With so much money being made available by various organisations and the EU for training, now is a great time...

Driver CPC and Periodic Training

27/03/19

With the mandatory training deadline coming up (September 9th), now is a good time for professional drivers to book CPC...

Site Safety Essentials

25/03/19

If you work on a construction site, you should know there are some site safety essentials that should be present...

Is Health and Safety Training a Legal Requirement?

15/03/19

The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 requires every employer to provide whatever training, equipment, PPE, and information...

Why Is Workplace Safety So Important?

21/02/19

Workplace safety is important for the protection of employees, your business, assets and property. In this week’s blog we explore...

The Learning Awards and Our Rising Star Michael Harcourt

14/02/19

On February 7th 2019, the Learning and Performance Institute hosted their annual Learning Awards with the aim to recognise outstanding...

Essential Site Skills – Supporting the Armed Forces

07/02/19

Essential Site Skills received some great news recently– one of our founding directors is a finalist in the 2019 British...

Getting the Most from Staff Training with Michael Harcourt

30/01/19

Michael Harcourt, known to his teammates as Micky, is one of our trainers here at Essential Site Skills. A finalist...

Asbestos – The Slow Killer

25/01/19

This week, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) continue site inspections as part of their #dustbusters #WorkRight initiative. Focussing on...

What is The Construction Industry Training Board?

17/01/19

If you work in construction, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) will likely be an organisation you are at least...

Onsite Health and Safety Training from Essential Site Skills

09/01/19

Onsite health and safety training is a popular route for many employers across a broad range of industries. This week...

Brexit: Why We Must Encourage Young People into Construction Careers

02/01/19

It is now expected that the UK will exit the European Union, and this serves as a reminder to employers...

NPORS CSCS vs CPCS – Which Is the Best?

24/12/18

For plant operators wanting to prove their competency, the choice usually comes down to a NPORS or a CPCS card;...