Bootcamp Continues, Confined Spaces & NRSWA Courses

Pre-Employment Programme – Strood 

This week the pre-employment programme in Strood continues. A successful week was had on the first week. Learning about working at height and edge protection, the operatives got a taste of what it takes in the world of  formwork. They also completed their NPORS accredited Traffic Marshal ticket which will come in handy when searching for jobs. Having tickets diversifies your portfolio and makes you a more useful tool for employers.

We also had some of the councillors from Medway Council over to show them what the pre-employment programme was all about first hand, meeting the operatives and trainers while also having a little go themselves.

This week the programme continues, learning about steel fixing, cv building, mock interviews and revising for their CITB Health & Safety test at the end of the week. Which, when successful this will allow them to get their CSCS card and get out there onto site as a construction sole trader. We wish them luck.

Confined Spaces & NRSWA Courses

At our Gravesend Academy this week we have a coupe courses running. Putting our trainers to work, doing what they do best and passing their knowledge on to others. Firstly we have the CABWI Confined Space – Medium Risk course, which is over 2 days and teaches the attendees how they should work safely in confined spaces. The second course we have running is the New Roads and Street Works Course (NRSWA) which is taken over the 5 days this week. This teaches the attendees all they need to know about working safely in public. It establishes standard for excavation, reinstatement and other activities related to street works.