111 CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) courses

Group Course (Max 6 Delegates)

Group Course (Max 6 Delegates)

This course is suitable for Solid Fuel engineers who are looking to re-new their previous certification. Our Initial course is available through this link: https://www.citytraining.com/w/courses/21-solid-fuel-initial Dry - 1 Day Wet - 2 Days Our courses are accredited by OFTEC and certified by Cert-ain, but this does not stop you from renewing or achieving accreditation from HETAS and similar bodies, saving you money on training costs too. What's included? DryOFT15-108(D) - Installation, commissioning, and servicing of solid fuel burning appliances (dry space heating).OFT18-108(S) - Service, maintenance, repair, or commissioning of solid fuel burning appliances. WetAs above [OFT15-108(D) & OFT18-108(S)].OFT15-108(W) - Installation, commissioning, and servicing of solid fuel burning appliances with space heating and hot water heating. Prerequisites Category 1 - RENEWAL (this course) Applicants in this category are regarded as experienced Solid Fuel technicians holding one of the following - they will need to provide an original certificate as evidence to the Assessment Centre prior to taking OFTEC assessments:  OFTEC OFT15-108D (category 1 status for OFT15-108D and OFT18-108S) OFT15-108W (category 1 status for OFT15-108W, OFT15-108D and OFT18-108S) OFT18-108S (category 1 status for OFT18-108S only) HETAS H003 AND H006 (category 1 status for OFT15-108D and OFT18-108S) H004 AND H006 (category 1 status for OFT15-108W, OFT15-108D and OFT18-108S)H005 (category 1 status for OFT15-108W, OFT15-108D and OFT18-108S) H009 (category 1 status for OFT18-108S only) BPEC Solid Fuel Installer (category 1 status for OFT15-108W, OFT15-108D and OFT18-108S) CITY & GUILDS Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Domestic Plumbing and Heating (6189) - must include Solid Fuel pathway (category 1 status for OFT15-108W, OFT15-108D and OFT18-108S)Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating (9189-03) - must include Solid Fuel pathway (category 1 status for OFT15-108W, OFT15-108D and OFT18-108S) Category 2 (Heating Engineer - Other Fuel) - (Initial Only)Applicants in this category are regarded as holding a nationally recognised qualification in a trade associated with Solid Fuel work; candidates must provide relevant qualifications to support entry: For those looking to expand into Solid Fuel, please visit our Solid Fuel Initial page! DryOFTEC technician with scope of work categories 101,102 or 105Eor - Registered Gas Safe or RGII operativeor - Registered member of GOMCS, APICS, NACS, NIACS, CSAI, ICS, CSA or NACEor - evidence of formal qualifications: City & Guilds 6129/6035 and 6089, or QCF 6189;or - (United Kingdom) N/SVQ Level 2/3 in plumbing or equivalent earlier certification that provides evidence of competenceor - (Republic of Ireland) FETAC Level 5 in plumbingor - HETAS H003 Dry Appliance Installer courseor - BPEC Solid Fuel Installer or Solid Biomass courseor - APHC Installation of Solid Fuel Appliances and Heating Systems Fed by Solid Fuel in Domestic Appliances courseor have relevant qualifications, skills and experience gained from working in a related trade such as Plumbing / Heating / Ventilation / Refrigeration / Air-Conditioning / Gas Fitting or servicing. Applicants must provide evidence of this related experience to the Assessment Centre. The evidence must consist of, as a minimum, the following:Name and address of the business(s) providing the related experience.The types of related work undertaken (minimum 4/5 jobs). Wet Compulsory: OFTEC OFT15-108D AND (United Kingdom) - N/SVQ Level 2/3 in plumbing or equivalent earlier certification that provides evidence of competence (Republic of Ireland) - FETAC Level 6 in plumbing or - evidence of OFTEC 101 or 105E; or - evidence of formal qualifications: City & Guilds 6035 and 6089, or QCF 6189; or - HETAS H004 Wet Appliance Installer course or - BPEC Solid Biomass course or - Gas Safe Registered Operative holding a current CENWAT category or - RGII Registered Operative holding a current GID category All Category 2 candidates must also undertake training at an OFTEC approved training centre. The training must consist of training utilising the current OFTEC Technical Book. The possession of the OFTEC Technical Book prior to training and subsequent assessment is mandatory. Category 3 (New to Industry - Dry Only) - (Initial Only) Applicants in this category are regarded as new to the Solid Fuel industry, and do not hold any national qualifications in a related field nor have any related work experience. Application conditions for this category require that the Category 3 applicant must obtain experience with a business which is willing to provide an auditable extended Solid Fuel training programme incorporating both On and Off the Job components with organisational support prior to the applicant taking OFTEC training and assessment. Evidence of the contents of the programme detailing the Off the Job training and On the Job experience must be presented to the Assessment Centre as above. 4 to 5 jobs are required as a minimum for your portfolio.

This course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the requirements of the CDM Regulations 2015 and how these should be implemented in practice. The Regulations are put in context with other key health and safety legislation. The programme sets out clearly the roles and responsibilities of the principal duty holders and explores with the participants how these roles may vary on different types of project and procurement routes. The programme examines the content and appropriate level of information that should be included in the Pre-Construction Information and the Construction Phase Plan. The trainer will discuss best practice in implementing CDM through the new 2015 Regulations and Guidance. This course is essential for anyone who is involved in the procurement, planning, design or implementation of construction work. The course will provide you with: An overview of construction health and safety law, liability and enforcement A detailed understanding of the 2015 CDM Regulations and the part they play with other key legislation An explanation of the roles and responsibilities of all duty holders and the requirements for the CDM documentation Clear advice on current best practice for complying with the principles of the CDM Regulations and the changes introduced by the 2015 Regulations An understanding of how risk assessment should be applied practically throughout the design and how this responsibility is then transferred to contractors 1 Introduction Why manage health and safety? The costs of accidents Construction industry statistics Why CDM? Health and safety culture in the construction industry 2 Overview of health and safety law and liabilities Criminal and civil law Liability Enforcement and prosecution Compliance - how far do we go? Statutory duties 3 Health and safety law in construction Framework of relevant legislation Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 Who is responsible for the risks created by construction work? Shared workplaces/shared responsibilities Control of contractors - importance of contract law 4 Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 Scope - What is construction? Application - When do they apply? The CDM Management System Duty holders (Client, Domestic Client, Designer, Principal Designer, Principal Contractor, Contractor) Documents (HSE Notification, Pre-Construction Information, Construction Phase Health & Safety Plan, H&S File) Management process The 2015 Guidance 5 Best practice - key issues in the CDM process The client and client management arrangements Competence and resource under CDM 2015 The role of the Principal Designer in practice Design risk assessment and the role of the Designer The CDM Documents (PCI, PCI Pack, Plan and File) Construction health, safety and welfare Making CDM work in practice 6 Questions, discussion and review

This course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the requirements of the CDM Regulations 2015 and how these should be implemented in practice. The Regulations are put in context with other key health and safety legislation. The programme sets out clearly the roles and responsibilities of the principal duty holders and explores with the participants how these roles may vary on different types of project and procurement routes. The programme examines the content and appropriate level of information that should be included in the Pre-Construction Information and the Construction Phase Plan. The trainer will discuss best practice in implementing CDM through the new 2015 Regulations and Guidance. This course is essential for anyone who is involved in the procurement, planning, design or implementation of construction work. The course will provide you with: An overview of construction health and safety law, liability and enforcement A detailed understanding of the 2015 CDM Regulations and the part they play with other key legislation An explanation of the roles and responsibilities of all duty holders and the requirements for the CDM documentation Clear advice on current best practice for complying with the principles of the CDM Regulations and the changes introduced by the 2015 Regulations An understanding of how risk assessment should be applied practically throughout the design and how this responsibility is then transferred to contractors 1 Introduction Why manage health and safety? The costs of accidents Construction industry statistics Why CDM? Health and safety culture in the construction industry 2 Overview of health and safety law and liabilities Criminal and civil law Liability Enforcement and prosecution Compliance - how far do we go? Statutory duties 3 Health and safety law in construction Framework of relevant legislation Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 Who is responsible for the risks created by construction work? Shared workplaces/shared responsibilities Control of contractors - importance of contract law 4 Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 Scope - What is construction? Application - When do they apply? The CDM Management System Duty holders (Client, Domestic Client, Designer, Principal Designer, Principal Contractor, Contractor) Documents (HSE Notification, Pre-Construction Information, Construction Phase Health & Safety Plan, H&S File) Management process The 2015 Guidance 5 Best practice - key issues in the CDM process The client and client management arrangements Competence and resource under CDM 2015 The role of the Principal Designer in practice Design risk assessment and the role of the Designer The CDM Documents (PCI, PCI Pack, Plan and File) Construction health, safety and welfare Making CDM work in practice 6 Questions, discussion and review

The main subject areas of the course are: Legislation and guidance for asbestos practitioners. The properties of asbestos and health effects of exposure to asbestos fibres. The types of asbestos and its uses in buildings. The types of asbestos surveys. The asbestos register, risk assessment and management plan. Asbestos remediation. The role of asbestos analysts and laboratory procedures.

Highfield Level 1 Award In Health And Safety Within A Construction Environment (RQF) Highfield Level 1 Award in Health and Safety within a Construction Environment (RQF) One day course For those applying for the Green Labourer CSCS Card Includes the Health, Safety, Environment Test For Operatives and Specialists book or DVD by CITB! Face to Face: One day course + time for self-study required This course is supported by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) This course is designed to give learners a route to applying for the Green Labourer CSCS Card Course Contents: The purpose of a risk assessment The purpose of a method statement The legal requirements of risk assessments and method statements The common causes of work-related fatalities and injuries The implications of not preventing accidents and ill-health at work Health and safety definitions Hazards and potential risks of a a range of situations The importance of reporting accidents and near misses Accident reporting procedures Risk assessments and dynamic risk assessments The reasons for using safe manual handling in the workplace The employees' responsibilities under current legislation and official guidance in relation to manual handling in the workplace The procedures for safe manual handling Working at height Employees' legal responsibilities in relation to working at height Potential hazards when working at height Controlling risks and hazards while working at height Regulations regarding working at height COSHH: substances hazardous to health Common risks to health within a construction environment Drugs and alcohol Personal Hygiene Asbestos PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Working around plant and equipment safely Benefits of this course: In 2018/19, 1.4 million people suffered from a work-related illness They have a much higher rate of work-related ill-health than those working in many other industries Construction workers have the highest rate of musculoskeletal disorders compared to other occupations This course develops learners’ knowledge and understanding of health and safety in a construction environment so they can work safely on a construction site Those who successfully complete this Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment and have completed the CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test within the last 2 years can then apply for a Green Labourer CSCS card. Our Health And Safety In A Construction Environment Training Course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Highfields Qualifications.This course leads to the obtainment of the CSCS labour card, allowing workers to work on construction sites.The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2442/9

Who is this course suitable for? Required to undertake asbestos fibre counting as part of their work Considering a career in asbestos analysis Responsible for managing asbestos analysts Prior Knowledge and Understanding Candidates for this course are expected to be aware of HSG 248 Asbestos: The Analysts' Guide (July 2021), and in particular Appendix 1, Fibres in air: sampling and evaluation of by phase contrast microscopy. Candidates will preferably have prior experience of analysing fibre count samples and may already be participating in a quality control scheme. In addition, candidates are expected to have had training to cover the core competencies outlined within the foundation material detailed within Table A9.1 of HSG248 Asbestos: The Analysts' Guide (July 2021). This may be achieved by In -house learning or through the P400 foundation module.

Course Details The Hot Lay unit is an additional charge so please add this as part of your 'package'. NRSWA Streetworks Operative The NRSWA operative course is for anyone who wants to undertake physical work on roads within the UK. Including excavation, back-fill, reinstatement, signing, guarding and using tarmac and cold-lay materials. NRSWA Streetworks Supervisor The NRSWA streetworks supervisor training is for people moving in to a supervisor role. A streetworks supervisor is only allowed to monitor the activities of a streetworks operative and cannot undertake any physical work. On every live site, for operatives to carry out work there must legally be a streetworks supervisor present. Please note: a person can have both the operative and supervisor qualifications which will allow them to supervise and carry out physical operative work at the same time. Previous experience of working on street works or on roads would assist the candidates but it is not essential.

This CITB HSA course highlights potential hazards when on a construction site.