The most dangerous Christmas gifts of all time

Christmas is a time for family, food, fun, football, and a passing interest in the Queen’s speech. However old and crotchety you get, though, one of the main attractions is presents. From the satisfaction of a gift well received to the excitement of getting something you wanted (or didn’t know you wanted), gifts are part… Read More

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Why do we have Black Friday?

From the 24th of November to the 29th December we will be offering 15% off our Zoom training courses (offer excludes already discounted courses)! If you were thinking about purchasing a course and studying with our expert trainers, there’s never been a better time. Why does Black Friday exist? Black Friday is known as the… Read More

Who are UKATA?

UKATA, also known as the UK Asbestos Training Association, have set the UK standards for asbestos training since 2008. According to reports from the HSE, asbestos affects thousands of people each year, including the estimated 5000 construction workers that die from asbestos exposure. UKATA recognised the urgency of finding a way to prevent these deaths,… Read More

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First Aid for Mental Health: choosing the right course for you

We generally think of first aid as an ability to respond to physical health issues, and provide timely support in the workplace. Yet due to a number of growing pressures, the need to address mental health concerns at work is being much more widely recognised. The pandemic and its associated financial difficulties have driven this… Read More

Why NEBOSH is the king of health & safety courses

Use code NG10 for 10% off our NEBOSH health and safety in Construction, offer ends 24/05/2022 – Click here   While we put in the same passion and take the same pride from all of our courses, NEBOSH has a special place in our hearts. Our dedication to delivering the highest standard of NEBOSH training… Read More

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CSCS Green Card guide: which course should I take? 

The CSCS Green Card for labourers is one of the most sought after safety certifications in the UK, and a requirement for all Build UK sites. If you want to work in the construction industry, the CSCS Green Card is the minimum standard you are likely to have to reach to work safely.  Because our… Read More

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What dangers does the coronavirus Delta variant pose? 

The world is in a better place than it was a year ago, and there is light at the end of the tunnel regarding the pandemic. But the emergence of the Delta variant of the coronavirus is causing many countries to take a few steps back. Infections are popping up in previously untroubled countries, and… Read More

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NEBOSH is back: claim your limited time discount! 

You may or may not have noticed that our NEBOSH Zoom courses have been AWOL for a few months. Well, we’re pleased to announce that they’re returning in a couple of months’ time: and we’ve got a special discount to welcome them back! Simply enter code ‘BOSH10’ at checkout to receive a 10% early bird… Read More

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How to become an HGV driver (and solve the shortage)

If you’re the observant type, you may have noticed a bit of a farrago recently over a lack of HGV drivers. Needed for everything from deliveries to rubbish collection, the driver shortage has been blamed for all sorts of delays and shortages, chiefly the lack of petrol at some stations.  Becoming an HGV driver isn’t… Read More