IOSH Midland Branch Meeting Tomorrow

The next IOSH Midland Branch Meeting will be held on Thursday, 6th April. The topic will be Nanotechnology and Risk Management.

The presentation will be given by Himmat Rai BSc (Hons) LL.M DMS FCIEH CEnvH CMIOSH. Himmat Rai is Managing Director of Sentinel Safety Solutions Ltd, a risk management consultancy specialising in health & safety and food safety, based in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire.

He has almost 30 years’ experience in his field, including nine years enforcing health & safety/food safety. Since joining the private sector in 1997, Himmat has worked with a diverse range of organisations from SME’s through to multi-nationals, as well as local authorities and the NHS. He has worked throughout the UK, mainland Europe, USA, and the Far East.

Himmat is a published author and contributor to UK and International publications. His extensive experience is regularly called upon by instructing solicitors and insurers as an Expert Witness with respect to both criminal and civil matters.

This is going to be a very interesting presentation, and will be of interest to all health and Safety Practitioners especially those in the field of science.

There will be a buffet lunch and refreshments available from 1.30pm with the meeting commencing at 2pm. The address is as follows:

Hollyfields Centre,
Woodacre Road,
Birmingham,
West Midlands B24 OJT

More information can be found at the IOSH Midland Branch unofficial group page.

World Skills UK show will feature NDTG's VR simulator

Regular attendees of the World Skills UK, The Skills Show will know all about the National Demolition Training Group VR simulator. And for the third year running it is set to put in another appearance and allow attendees to cause havoc on a (virtual) demolition site.

According to Lead Trainer Iain Kirk:

“The simulator always draws in the crowds. It’s great fun getting young people on the simulator and putting them through their paces. At the same time, we hope to show young people that a career in demolition is a serious option for them leaving school. There are a number of career paths available in demolition and with the new CCDO Card Scheme there’s now a clear and progressive NVQ structure available at all levels from Demolition Apprentice through to Demolition Manager.”

The Skills Show will be held later this week at the NEC in Birmingham between November 17-19. You can book your tickets at The Skills Show website.

Autostem Birmingham 2016 training day is October 18th

Autostem Birmingham 2016 training is happening in a few days on October 18th. Please click the image below to see the flyer full-size:


Contact Duncan Rudall either by phone (07798 798557) or email (duncan.rudall@gmail.com) for further details.

NDTG discounts Birmingham training courses next week

The NDTG has discounted two courses taking place in Birmingham next week. The courses are:

- Asbestos & Demolition Awareness 17/03/2016 - Only £50 + VAT (Normally £100 + VAT)
- Supervisor Refresher 18/03/2016 - Only £100 + VAT (Normally £230 + VAT)

Clicking either course above will take you to a description page as well as the ability to book your discounted place.

Both courses are taking place at the following location:

Webb’s Training Services
Unit 1 Boultbee Business Units
Nechells Place
Nechells
Birmingham, B7 5AB

HSE Principal Designer introductory event being held over the next 3 months

The HSE is holding an event at three different venues over the course of November to January to introduce the new role of Principal Designer.

The dates and initial venue details for these events are as follows:

24th November 2015, Venue (TBA), Manchester

2nd December 2015, ETC Venues Marble Arch - Garfield House, 86 Edgeware Road, London W2 2EA

27th January 2016, ETC Venues, Birmingham (TBC)

The event includes:

• An introduction and overview to CDM 2015 and the duties of the Principal Designer
• The role of the construction client
• The Principal Designer's role in supporting the client
• Obtaining and using pre-construction information
• Appointment of designers and contractors
• The Principal Designer's role in ensuring designers comply with their duties
• Exploring through case study discussion the key health and safety risks construction workers can face during construction and maintenance
• Coordinating the flow of health and safety information
• The role of the Principal Contractor and liaison with the PD
• Preparing the health and safety file

Attendees will walk away with the following:

• Understand the changes introduced by CDM 2015, the policy objectives behind them, and how the Regulations enable proportionate compliance dependent on project complexity
• Know the role and duties of the Client, Principal Designer, designers, Principal Contractor, and contractors and the relationships and interfaces with the Principal Designer
• Know the key health and safety risks faced by construction workers and those maintaining a structure
• Understand the importance of pre-construction information, its limitations and the need for interpretation and further investigation in some circumstances
• Understand the importance of achieving the effective communication of and use of design information
• Understand how effective management, coordination and monitoring during the pre-construction phase can help to eliminate or reduce risks during the construction and life of the structure
• As PDs, be better placed to make decisions on the relevancy of pre-construction and design information they should provide to PCs for construction phase health & safety plans, and relevant information for health and safety file

If you would like to know more, or to book your place, then please visit the HSE official event page and read the entire description before clicking on the booking links at the bottom of the page.

NDTG joint initiative with South and City College trains the unemployed for new demolition jobs

The NDTG and South and City College, Birmingham have teamed up to provide the option of training for the unemployed specific to the demolition industry. And C&D Consultancy was proud to deliver that training on behalf of NDTG.

Funding was provided jointly by CSkills and Birmingham City Council. In return for the money, students are trained by specialists to the point where they earn a CCDO card and get a guaranteed job interview.

You may not be surprised to hear that the course was over-subscribed, that's due to the opportunity it presents as well as the breadth of training offered, which includes demolition & asbestos awareness, non-notifiable asbestos removal, manual handling, abrasive wheels, PASMA tower scaffold erection, and basic health and safety.

Read more about this training at the South and City College website.

CDP Training running Education and Training (EaT) Qualification Level 3 Award in May

This coming May, CDP Training will be holding a 4-day training course entitled Education and Training (EaT) Qualification Level 3 Award, which was formerly know as PTLLS.

The qualification was introduced to offer a national standard for further education teachers, work based instructors, and trainers. Gaining the Level 3 Award In Education and Training will demonstrate your ability to design and deliver interesting, engaging, teaching and training sessions. The qualification is nationally and internationally recognised with OfQual /QCF/ CIEH accredited status. At 12 QCF credits this qualification replaces both PTLLS level 3 and 4 awards from 2014 following a government review.

Those who can benefit from this course include: individuals or companies needing a nationally accredited qualification to teach and train, persons in Health and Safety roles needing to deliver inductions or training sessions to apprentices, employees, or customers, HR professionals who deliver training or evaluate other training providers, NVQ assessors to fulfil the criteria to deliver a training shortfall, managers or supervisors needing to train employees or even customers for additional revenue and service.

As for the training days, they are busy [and enjoyable]! with group and individual tasks throughout, the modules below are included but you will receive a full course syllabus and qualification specification. All candidates are guaranteed full tutor support during and after attended days until completion. Certification is via the awarding body and is externally verified.

- Teaching roles and responsibilities
- Session design and delivery
- Teaching learning approaches
- Overcome barriers to learning
- Assessment of learning
- Evaluation and future planning

The training will be held in Birmingham on the 12th, 13th, 26th, and 27th May. If you are interested in attending then please get in touch with Yvonne on 01902 336242 or by emailing yvonne@cdptraining.co.uk.

C&D Consultancy working with City Demolition (Birmingham) Limited

C&D Consultancy Recently carried out a hot works course for City Demolition (Birmingham) Limited early one Saturday morning. The hot works course consisted of two half’s with the first part consisting of all legal requirements relating to the safety of the regulators, bottles and pipes. After the break the operatives concentrated on the practical element were a series of drop cuts, sit cuts and step cuts were carried out. The operatives enjoyed the practical session and trainer Mike Kehoe emphasised the need for leak testing and the correct lighting and purging operations.

In addition to the course City Demolition requested that Mike carried out one to one tuition to bring on the less experienced burners. In the picture we can see Mike and one of City Demolition’s less experienced burners getting put through his paces. The picture shows that he is making fantastic progress cutting through the girder.

C&D run a series of hot works courses and can also assist less experienced burning operatives to achieve their goal.

Why not book your Hot Works Course now!

C&D announce new dates for the EAT Course (Formerly known as PTTLS)

C&D has announced new dates and a venue for the EAT Course, which was formerly known as PTTLS.

The venue is The Holiday Inn Birmingham (Great Barr), with the course running on the 13th, 14th, 27th, and 28th of January.

Costs per person is as follows:

- £595.00 (4 days)
- £75.00 Registration/Certificate
- £12.95 Book

Details of the course can be read by downloading the Qualification Specification document (PDF).

C&D launch a new range of monthly courses from January 1st

We have reviewed the list of our most frequently requested courses and have decided that from January 1st next year we will be running the following courses once per month at all of our main training venues (Birmingham, Birkenhead, and London).

• Demolition & Asbestos Awareness
• CAT B Asbestos Removal
• SSSTS
• SMSTS
• Fire Marshall
• Traffic Marshall
• Appointed person First Aid
• PASMA
• Manual Handling

A full training diary will be issued at some point in December.

10% Discount on Non Licensed Asbestos Removal course on July 29th

We've already highlighted one training discount today, but there's actually two. The NDTG is also offering a 10% discount off the cost of attending the Non Licensed Asbestos Removal course being held in Birmingham on the 29th July.

The course will cost £80 +VAT for NDTG/NFDC members, or £90 +VAT for non-members. If you'd like to attend then get in touch with kaila@demolition-nfdc.com, sarah@demolition-nfdc.com or dave@demolition-nfdc.com.

Source: NDTG

5 Day Demolition Managers Course in Birmingham next week

The NDTG has spaces available on its 5-day-long Demolition Managers course, which begins on the 5th June. As well as the training, the course includes attendance of the ACT UK Simulation Centre in Coventry.

The dates for the course are split as follows:

• (DAY 1) 5th June 2014 - Birmingham
• (DAY 2) 13th June 2014 - Birmingham
• (DAY 3) 19th June 2014 - Birmingham
• (DAY 4 ) 26th June 2014 - Holiday Inn-Birmingham
• (DAY 5) 27th June 2014 - ACT Centre - Coventry

The course costs £1,650 +VAT for NDTG members, and £2,000 +VAT for everyone else. In order to attend, you must fill out the CCDO Application Form and provide a copy of your CV to confirm managerial experience. There is a limit of 2 attendees from each company.

Source: NDTG

Teacher-Trainer Course spaces available

C&D, in conjunction with CDP Training, are running a teacher-trainer course in Birmingham at the end of the month for all those interested in delivering training in any industry.

This new course replaces the PTTLS accreditation and will enable successful candidates to develop and deliver courses on any subject. The course has been popular but we do have two spaces left if it is of interest.

Details of the course are below and cost is £650.00 plus VAT per candidate.

Interested parties should contact john.woodward@demolishdismantle.co.uk to book.

Click the image below to see it full size:

John Woodward Snr

John Snr was remembered at his funeral on 20th March by family, friends and members of Midlands demolition companies Coleman & Company and Armac Group who all gathered to celebrate his life.

A retiring collection was made on the day that raised the sum of £700.00 for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and a cheque for that amount was posted to the hospital on Friday.

Thank you to all who attended the funeral, all who posted messages of condolence by email, twitter and facebook, and all who contrin=buted towards the sum of money raised.

NDTG Demolition & Asbestos Course on a Saturday in Birmingham

Following many requests we have arranged a further NDTG Demo/Abo Awareness course on a Saturday in Birmingham on 16 February 2013.

The course is open to anyone requiring the training and delegates will be drawn from a number of demolition companies in the area. Places are limited to 15 and are currently going quickly.

Cost is £70.00 per person plus VAT and includes full irish breakfast.

The venue is in the upstairs function room at:-

Casey Joe's, 1293, Warwick Rd, Acocks Green, Birmingham

Casey Joe's is a pub based at 1293, Warwick Rd, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 6PU. The telephone number is 0121 707 1115.

Registration is from 07.30 and we start at 8.00am prompt. The course is a FULL DAY.