When you work in the construction industry, you’ll find that there are industry-specific rules when it comes to taking annual leave and public holidays. Of course, you need to make sure you get paid properly for the days you work and take off, so it’s important to know your rights when it comes to annual […]
While working in the construction industry, it’s important to know your rights when it comes to sick leave and maternity leave: how long you’re entitled to take off, and exactly how much pay you can expect to receive while you’re taking leave. It’s important to know your rights, as well as your limits, and to […]
Whether you’re a worker, a contractor or a site manager, the government is very specific about the health and safety regulations that must be followed by those employed in the construction industry. If you’re a construction worker, there are some very simple regulations to bear in mind while you’re at work; if you stick to […]
The UK’s construction industry is one of the most lucrative and booming UK trade sectors. It’s no wonder that so many people are fighting for jobs in construction. To have the best chance of securing employment in the construction industry, workers need to make themselves as employable as possible, while gaining relevant experience and making […]
The Construction Skills Awards (CSkills) offers a wide range of qualifications for experienced workers looking to increase their employability, and for new entrants yet to learn the basics of construction. NVQ courses are primarily aimed at those students who already have skills and experience in a particular area of construction and would like to build […]
Sometimes it can be difficult to know how overseas qualifications compare to those obtained in the UK and to know whether your qualifications are good enough for the role you’d like in the UK. UK NARIC is an organisation responsible for giving information and advice about qualifications and skills to workers from overseas. UK NARIC […]
The CSCS card is awarded to workers by the Construction Skills Certification Scheme in the UK to recognise skills and qualifications relevant to the field of construction. CSCS cards are fitted with Smart Card chips that contain up to date information about the holder’s qualifications, just like a portable CV. In order to obtain a […]
Apprenticeships are proven to be one of the most effective ways to teach new skills and and offer great benefits for both student and teacher. Apprentices learn theory in college while gaining on-site experience in the workplace to ensure a thorough understanding of their field. This means apprenticeships don’t graduate with great theoretical knowledge and […]
The ConstructionSkills Grant Scheme, which recently went live, is there to make sure that employers are able to train their employees to the highest possible level. It is awarded to all claiming employers registered with CITB/ConstructionSkills. It’s not automatically awarded though so make sure you apply for it to get what you are entitled to. […]
A training and development plan (you will most likely hear it referred to by its full title of “Staff Training and Development Plan”) is a document designed to help you maximise the potential of your employees by recording the current qualifications of your staff and identifying future training courses which they could benefit from. The […]