What is a banksman, and why are they important?

Vehicle collisions on worksites are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries in the UK, and the number one cause of workplace fatalities across all industries. With heavy machinery, limited visibility, and complex site layouts, this risk is magnified. A banksman plays a crucial role in mitigating these risks by directing vehicle movements, ensuring… Read More

6 risks that SSSTS helps to protect against

Site safety is often seen in terms of compliance rather than costs—in other words, something you’re forced to do, rather than something you want to do. But you should want to do it! Like all safety rules, site safety legislation is written in blood. Every law you need to follow on site exists because not… Read More

Online vs Offline Training

Online Training vs. Classroom Training: Which Is Best for Your Business? Choosing the right training method for your team is a crucial decision, especially in industries like construction where qualifications such as CITB training and UKATA certification are vital. With the rise of online learning, businesses now have more options than ever. But how do… 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

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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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Save big in our expanded Summer Sale with code ‘SUM10’!

Summer has started, even if the weather doesn’t reflect it right now (nothing unusual there). As many of us indulge in a bit of time off after almost 18 months of COVID fatigue, now is an ideal time to take stock, and dedicate some energy to something positive. That’s why we’ve decided to extend our… Read More

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Our new online booking system for Zoom courses is now live! 

If you’ve visited our Courses hub or Zoom course pages recently, you may have noticed a significant change. Instead of the old ‘Enquire’ button that took you to our contact page, many courses now feature a new button: View Dates & Book.  Thanks to a shiny new site update, we’re now able to offer bookings… Read More

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What our Zoom survey says about remote learning

Health & safety changed quite a lot for everyone in 2020. As well as our personal safety, the wave of lockdown restrictions also meant that businesses like ours couldn’t function the same as before. With falling demand for our classroom courses (before they were halted altogether), we had to think on our feet to keep… Read More