Essential Site Skill is currently advertising the availability of fully-funded access to Construction and Plant NVQs in the Black Country. More specifically, in East Riding of Yorkshire, Greater Lincolnshire, and Tees Valley in conjunction with Calderdale College.
There are also free NVQs to upgrade to a blue CSCS or CPCS card.
As Essential Site Skills explains in an email, "We can now provide Construction SMEs based in the above locations with less than 250 employees free construction NVQs through our Skills Support for the Workforce programme, funded by the European Social Fund. Participants must be legally resident in the UK or able to take employment in a European Union Member State."
If you would like further information, please call 0115 8970 529 or email training@essentialsiteskills.com
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Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Face Fit Testing new training dates announced!
Essential Site Skills has announced some new dates for their Face Fit Testing courses, the details of which are below:
The open course dates are as follows:
Face Fit Train the Tester
Face Fit Testing - on-site course
Face Fit Train the Tester - on-site course
Call 0115 8970 529 or email training@essentialsiteskills.com if this is of interest or for further information
The open course dates are as follows:
Face Fit Train the Tester
- 27 October 2017 - Nottingham - £250+VAT pp
- 6 November 2017 - Brent Cross - £250+VAT pp
- 24 November 2017 - Nottingham - £250+VAT pp
Face Fit Testing - on-site course
- 1 x half day for 1 to 12 people £350+VAT
- Prices shown are for mainland UK
- Book another 10 face fit tests (second course) to run on the same day and pay only £135+VAT for the second half day.
Face Fit Train the Tester - on-site course
- 1 x half day course for up to 6 people £425+VAT
- Fit Testing Kit - The cost of the Fit Testing Kit is an additional £150+VAT, and the tester can bring this with him on the day.
Call 0115 8970 529 or email training@essentialsiteskills.com if this is of interest or for further information
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Friday, September 22, 2017
Face Fit Testing Available September-November
We've got some more dates for Face Fit Testing and Train the Tester courses offered by Essential Site Skills:
Open Course Dates
Face Fit Train the Tester:
Face Fit Testing - on-site course:
Face Fit Train the Tester - on-site course:
And here's the additional information again regarding common questions usually asked relating to Face Fit Testing:
Is face Fit Testing a Legal Requirement?
YES...
The supporting guidance for COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health), CLaW (Control of Lead at Work), CAR (Control of Asbestos Regulations) and the Ionising Radiation Regulations, stipulate that fit testing should be carried out as part of the initial mask selection process. This ensures that inadequately fitting face pieces are not selected for use. www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/basics
Face Fit Testing is a method used for checking that a tight fitting facepiece matches the persons facial features and seals adequately to the wearers face. It also helps to ensure that poorly fitting facepieces are not selected for use. An inadequate fit will significantly reduce the protection provided to the wearer.
If a fit test is not performed, then an unsatisfactory seal / barrier may unknowingly exist. This could allow excessive leakage of airborne contaminants into the wearer’s breathing zone, even though the user is wearing a respirator correctly selected for the application.
When Should Fit Testing be Carried Out?
A Fit Test can be carried out in the initial stages of selecting RPE, where an untested face piece is already in use or when the wearer has any significant facial changes (i.e. weight gain or loss, facial hair growth, etc). Fit testing does not need to be done annually but it is recommended that face piece wearers receive annual refresher training covering the selection, use & maintenance of their mask. When face pieces are issued on an individual basis, it is recommended that they receive an individual assessment on their own face piece. Please note that in order for the face fit tests to work, the trainee MUST NOT eat, drink or smoke for at least 30 minutes before the test is performed. They must also be clean-shaven as stubble will prevent a good seal and the face fit test will fail.
Call 0115 8970 529 or email training@essentialsiteskills.com if this is of interest or for further information.
Open Course Dates
Face Fit Train the Tester:
- 28 September 2017 - Nottingham - £250+Vat pp
- 3 October 2017 - Brent Cross - £250+Vat pp
- 16 October 2017 - Newbury, Berkshire - £250+Vat pp
- 27 October 2017 - Nottingham - £250+Vat pp
- 6 November 2017 - Brent Cross - £250+Vat pp
- 24 November 2017 - Nottingham - £250+Vat pp
Face Fit Testing - on-site course:
- 1 x half day for 1 to 12 people £350 + VAT
- Prices shown are for mainland UK
- Book another 10 face fit tests (second course) to run on the same day and pay only £135 + VAT for the second half day.
Face Fit Train the Tester - on-site course:
- 1 x half day course for up to 6 people £425+Vat
- Fit Testing Kit - The cost of the Fit Testing Kit is an additional £150+Vat, and the tester can bring this with him on the day.
And here's the additional information again regarding common questions usually asked relating to Face Fit Testing:
Is face Fit Testing a Legal Requirement?
YES...
The supporting guidance for COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health), CLaW (Control of Lead at Work), CAR (Control of Asbestos Regulations) and the Ionising Radiation Regulations, stipulate that fit testing should be carried out as part of the initial mask selection process. This ensures that inadequately fitting face pieces are not selected for use. www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/basics
Face Fit Testing is a method used for checking that a tight fitting facepiece matches the persons facial features and seals adequately to the wearers face. It also helps to ensure that poorly fitting facepieces are not selected for use. An inadequate fit will significantly reduce the protection provided to the wearer.
If a fit test is not performed, then an unsatisfactory seal / barrier may unknowingly exist. This could allow excessive leakage of airborne contaminants into the wearer’s breathing zone, even though the user is wearing a respirator correctly selected for the application.
When Should Fit Testing be Carried Out?
A Fit Test can be carried out in the initial stages of selecting RPE, where an untested face piece is already in use or when the wearer has any significant facial changes (i.e. weight gain or loss, facial hair growth, etc). Fit testing does not need to be done annually but it is recommended that face piece wearers receive annual refresher training covering the selection, use & maintenance of their mask. When face pieces are issued on an individual basis, it is recommended that they receive an individual assessment on their own face piece. Please note that in order for the face fit tests to work, the trainee MUST NOT eat, drink or smoke for at least 30 minutes before the test is performed. They must also be clean-shaven as stubble will prevent a good seal and the face fit test will fail.
Call 0115 8970 529 or email training@essentialsiteskills.com if this is of interest or for further information.
Thursday, July 20, 2017
Face Fit Testing Available August-September
Essential Site Skills has sent word that they are offering a number of training courses both for Face Fit Trainers and Face Fit Testing. The dates for each type of training along with the price and location of each is as follows:
Open Course Dates
Face Fit Train the Tester:
Face Fit Testing - on-site course:
Face Fit Train the Tester - on-site course:
And here's some additional information regarding a couple of common questions usually asked relating to Face Fit Testing:
Is face Fit Testing a Legal Requirement?
YES...
The supporting guidance for COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health), CLaW (Control of Lead at Work), CAR (Control of Asbestos Regulations) and the Ionising Radiation Regulations, stipulate that fit testing should be carried out as part of the initial mask selection process. This ensures that inadequately fitting face pieces are not selected for use. www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/basics
Face Fit Testing is a method used for checking that a tight fitting facepiece matches the persons facial features and seals adequately to the wearers face. It also helps to ensure that poorly fitting facepieces are not selected for use. An inadequate fit will significantly reduce the protection provided to the wearer.
If a fit test is not performed, then an unsatisfactory seal / barrier may unknowingly exist. This could allow excessive leakage of airborne contaminants into the wearer’s breathing zone, even though the user is wearing a respirator correctly selected for the application.
When Should Fit Testing be Carried Out?
A Fit Test can be carried out in the initial stages of selecting RPE, where an untested face piece is already in use or when the wearer has any significant facial changes (i.e. weight gain or loss, facial hair growth, etc). Fit testing does not need to be done annually but it is recommended that face piece wearers receive annual refresher training covering the selection, use & maintenance of their mask. When face pieces are issued on an individual basis, it is recommended that they receive an individual assessment on their own face piece. Please note that in order for the face fit tests to work, the trainee MUST NOT eat, drink or smoke for at least 30 minutes before the test is performed. They must also be clean-shaven as stubble will prevent a good seal and the face fit test will fail.
Call 0115 8970 529 or email training@essentialsiteskills.com if this is of interest or for further information.
Open Course Dates
Face Fit Train the Tester:
- 1 August 2017 - Warrington - £250+Vat pp
- 16 August 2017 - Lincoln - £250+Vat pp
- 29 August 2017 - Nottingham - £250+Vat pp
- 4 September 2017 - Brent Cross - £250+Vat pp
Face Fit Testing - on-site course:
- 1 x half day for 1 to 12 people £350 + VAT
- Prices shown are for mainland UK
- Book another 10 face fit tests (second course) to run on the same day and pay only £135 + VAT for the second half day.
Face Fit Train the Tester - on-site course:
- 1 x half day course for up to 6 people £425+Vat
- Fit Testing Kit - The cost of the Fit Testing Kit is an additional £150+Vat, and the tester can bring this with him on the day.
And here's some additional information regarding a couple of common questions usually asked relating to Face Fit Testing:
Is face Fit Testing a Legal Requirement?
YES...
The supporting guidance for COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health), CLaW (Control of Lead at Work), CAR (Control of Asbestos Regulations) and the Ionising Radiation Regulations, stipulate that fit testing should be carried out as part of the initial mask selection process. This ensures that inadequately fitting face pieces are not selected for use. www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/basics
Face Fit Testing is a method used for checking that a tight fitting facepiece matches the persons facial features and seals adequately to the wearers face. It also helps to ensure that poorly fitting facepieces are not selected for use. An inadequate fit will significantly reduce the protection provided to the wearer.
If a fit test is not performed, then an unsatisfactory seal / barrier may unknowingly exist. This could allow excessive leakage of airborne contaminants into the wearer’s breathing zone, even though the user is wearing a respirator correctly selected for the application.
When Should Fit Testing be Carried Out?
A Fit Test can be carried out in the initial stages of selecting RPE, where an untested face piece is already in use or when the wearer has any significant facial changes (i.e. weight gain or loss, facial hair growth, etc). Fit testing does not need to be done annually but it is recommended that face piece wearers receive annual refresher training covering the selection, use & maintenance of their mask. When face pieces are issued on an individual basis, it is recommended that they receive an individual assessment on their own face piece. Please note that in order for the face fit tests to work, the trainee MUST NOT eat, drink or smoke for at least 30 minutes before the test is performed. They must also be clean-shaven as stubble will prevent a good seal and the face fit test will fail.
Call 0115 8970 529 or email training@essentialsiteskills.com if this is of interest or for further information.
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face fit courses,
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Friday, February 10, 2017
CSCS Moving All Industry Accreditation (IA) to a Recognised Qualification.
Essential Site Skills emailed us details of a move to a recognised qualification, which we have shared below for your convenience:
CSCS has announced it is developing plans to move all Industry Accreditation (IA) also known as Grandfathers rights cardholders to a recognised qualification.
What does this mean for current card holders?
In the meantime existing IA card holders can continue to renew their cards in accordance with the scheme rules. These cards will include Blue Skilled worker, Gold Supervisory, and Black Managers cards that state on the back of the card gained through Industry accreditation.
The withdrawal of Industry Accreditation will be the final step towards achieving the Construction Leaderships Councils requirement of ensuring nationally recognised qualifications are in place for all occupations.
What can you do now to get ahead of the scheme?
If you are a CITB registered Employer - take advantage of the CITB Flexible Skills & Training Fund to gain the relevant qualification whilst funds are available to cover the cost before the option to renew is removed and the requirement to complete the appropriate qualification is mandatory.
Applications for CITB Flexible Skills and Training Fund opened on the 7th February 2017 and will remain open until the 20th November 2017.
Who can apply?
CITB registered construction employers with fewer than 100 direct employees.
How to apply?
Essential Site Skills (ESS) can offer advice and support with the application and any training requirements involved. Call 0115 8970 529 or email training@essentialsiteskills.com.
Eligible applicants can submit an application at any time from 7 February 2017 to 20 November 2017, and accumulated applications will be scored at six points in the window:
How much can I apply for?
Skills and training activities that are vital for the construction industry, which identify you are reducing a skills gap, reducing skills shortages, and improving access to the right training. For example, in the last round of funding we have had successful applications for CPCS training/testing, First Aid and Construction NVQs.
Restrictions:
Only one bid allowed per CITB registered employer each per 12 month period. The CITB Grants Scheme rules aligns grant eligibility to those employees that appear on a Levy Return covering the period in which training is provided; therefore, funding bids for training where CITB grant is currently available will not be allowed/approved in respect of any individuals included in the bid who are specifically excluded from eligibility under the Grants Scheme rules, for example, but not restricted to, training provided to gross paid CIS subcontractors.
CSCS has announced it is developing plans to move all Industry Accreditation (IA) also known as Grandfathers rights cardholders to a recognised qualification.
What does this mean for current card holders?
In the meantime existing IA card holders can continue to renew their cards in accordance with the scheme rules. These cards will include Blue Skilled worker, Gold Supervisory, and Black Managers cards that state on the back of the card gained through Industry accreditation.
The withdrawal of Industry Accreditation will be the final step towards achieving the Construction Leaderships Councils requirement of ensuring nationally recognised qualifications are in place for all occupations.
What can you do now to get ahead of the scheme?
If you are a CITB registered Employer - take advantage of the CITB Flexible Skills & Training Fund to gain the relevant qualification whilst funds are available to cover the cost before the option to renew is removed and the requirement to complete the appropriate qualification is mandatory.
Applications for CITB Flexible Skills and Training Fund opened on the 7th February 2017 and will remain open until the 20th November 2017.
Who can apply?
CITB registered construction employers with fewer than 100 direct employees.
How to apply?
Essential Site Skills (ESS) can offer advice and support with the application and any training requirements involved. Call 0115 8970 529 or email training@essentialsiteskills.com.
Eligible applicants can submit an application at any time from 7 February 2017 to 20 November 2017, and accumulated applications will be scored at six points in the window:
- Window opens - 7 February 2017
- Review date 1 - 6 March 2017
- Review date 2 - 24 April 2017
- Review date 3 - 29 May 2017
- Review date 4 - 17 July 2017
- Review date 5 - 2 October 2017
- Review date 6 - 20 November 2017
- Window closes - 20 November 2017
How much can I apply for?
- Up to 10k – less than 100 direct employees
- Up to 7.5k – less than 75 direct employees
- Up to 5k – less than 50 employees
Skills and training activities that are vital for the construction industry, which identify you are reducing a skills gap, reducing skills shortages, and improving access to the right training. For example, in the last round of funding we have had successful applications for CPCS training/testing, First Aid and Construction NVQs.
Restrictions:
Only one bid allowed per CITB registered employer each per 12 month period. The CITB Grants Scheme rules aligns grant eligibility to those employees that appear on a Levy Return covering the period in which training is provided; therefore, funding bids for training where CITB grant is currently available will not be allowed/approved in respect of any individuals included in the bid who are specifically excluded from eligibility under the Grants Scheme rules, for example, but not restricted to, training provided to gross paid CIS subcontractors.
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