CHAS Application. Registration forms done for you.

February 6th, 2010
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CHAS Application – Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme.

Contractors, Designers, get your company CHAS Registered if you want to win more business.

Q. Are you a Contractor, Designer that needs help with your CHAS Application?

Q. Do you need to improve your chance winning tenders and profitable contracts?

Q. Are you keen to work in the public sector?

Veritas Consulting have a proven track record helping many companies with their CHAS application.

5 reasons why our CHAS Registration service is different.

1) We will complete your CHAS Application form.

2) Provide you with documentation to become CHAS Registered.

3) No hidden extras your CHAS application done for an affordable fixed fee.

4) Full support for the duration of your CHAS Assessment.

5) Help your organisation become CHAS compliant quickly.

If you would like our company to work with your business to achieve CHAS Registration? please contact us.

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Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP) – An overview

January 25th, 2010
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Site Waste Management Plan

Download a Site Waste Management Plan template

Just a quick post to clarify the situation regarding Site Waste Management Plans.(SWMP) 

Under the Site Waste management regulations the responsibility to prepare a SWMP falls onto a client, which must include a forecast on the proposed waste strategy prior to the project commences onsite, this can be discussed with designers. 

The client then hands the SWMP which forms part of the pre-con information onto the principal contractor whom then implements, monitors and reviews waste management on behalf of the client during construction. 

It doesn’t end there - The client still needs to ensure that his waste is being managed in the spirit of the regulations, one way to do this is to include ”waste management” as a meeting agenda item that way clients are able to ensure that their waste is being managed appropriately onsite, possibly in-line with their own Environmental policy initially forecast from the outset. 

Please note that the Client and Principal contractor referred to under these regulations are completely separate to those under CDM 2007 and therefore, will have their own implications for failing to prepared, develop or otherwise a SWMP - Note SWMPs are subject to Environmental legislation and not health and safety, which can sometimes be misleading.

Download a Site Waste Management Plan template

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What is the NAS Skills Card (SICCS)

January 16th, 2010
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The Shopfitting and Interior Contracting Competence Scheme (SICCS)

This is a national skills registration scheme that provides a single skills card for this sector within the global sphere of construction. What better time, therefore, for shopfitters and interior contractors to underline their independence and show the world at large the difference between themselves and the construction industry in general.

The NAS Skills Card was launched on 1st December 2009 at the request of employers, to allow them to further ally with regulations and requirements, and its goal is to apply common accredited standards for all occupations within the sector.

The NAS Skills card is branded and servcied by Construction Skills CSCS Card Health and Safety Test scheme. Applications will be processed by ConstructionSkills as NAS appointed Service Provider.

The Scheme is the recognition by the National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) and the Shopfitting Independent Training Forum (SITF) for an accredited, qualified and competent workforce from “Apprentice to Boardroom” within five years from its launch.

The aim of the SICCS Scheme:

  • Keep a record of workers in the shopfitting and interior contracting sector within the global sphere of construction who have achieved a recognised level of accredited ability and competence, and that is underpinned by the issue of an accredited skills card
  • Raise the standards of individuals applying who can demonstrate the  propriate knowledge of working safely in the sector, in addition to being able to demonstrate the prerequisite level of competence for the
  • respective occupation being undertaken.
  • Accredited prior learning and retained knowledge will be demonstrated by the respective individual’s ability to pass the ConstructionSkills Health and Safety Test.
  • Encourage those who procure shopfitting and interior contracting to use certificated skilled workers.
  • Be self financing; with any surplus funds being used for the benefit of  the shopfitting and interior contracting sector

The benefits of the SICCS scheme.

The Scheme (SICCS) aims to provide the following benefits to individuals:

  • recognition of skills, competence and qualifications
  • improved health and safety awareness
  • improved employment prospects
  • provision of training standards to equip individuals with relevant skills to be employed in the shopfitting and interior contracting sector

The Scheme (SICCS) aims to provide the following benefits to employers:

  • identification of operatives with recognised industry skills, competence and qualkoifications.
  • better quality of work
  • improved health and safety awareness amongst the workforce of the shopfitting and interior contracting sector
  • provision of training standards to equip individuals with relevant skill to enter the industry
  • a move to a qualified and carded workforce, which will help to improve customer satisfaction and the industry’s image.

Need to learn more about the the NAS Skills card and the SICCS scheme contact us

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First Aid Instructors Course Birmingham

December 18th, 2009
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How do you fancy becoming a First Aid Instructor….carry on reading.

Our Training Partner has now been accredited to provide 7303 (PTTLS) Preparing to teach in the lifelong learning sector.  

The opportunity for the right caliber of person to become a self employed freelance associate trainer within 10 days is now achievable, this means as part of the package they will be in a position to provide First Aid Training (accredited) as soon as they complete the course and have results back.

The course takes place over a 10 day period, the modules covered are. 

  • Learning Domains for PTTLS
  • Assessing learners using a range of methods
  • Planning and Enabling learning
  • Micro teaching techniques 

This will be followed by a in depth course covering First Aid techniques, for which we issue a accredited in date 3 day First Aid at Work certificate, we also supply instructor packs containing, lesson plans, power point, assessment paperwork, and most importantly the support of shadowing a dedicated mentor to gain experience and competence.

This gives the candidate the opportunity to come on board initially with C Company as a trainer, and also to form their own network of clients with our help and guidance. 

This is an exceptional opportunity, however the students have to be of the correct standard required to achieve a Level 3 standard for PTTLS. A good standard of literacy is required, this course can also apply to your own staff. 

The opportunity to progress and gain 7304 CTTLS  this gives you Associate Teacher Status, once again the company will deliver this course. 

The cost of 7303 PTTLS combined with First Aid Instructor Course is:  £700.00 per client, but what an opportunity to become a trainer and earn up to £150.00 per day and as you gain experience maybe more. 

Full ongoing support after the course will be available, including advice on self employment. 

The courses will take place either at our centre in Tyseley or in Lichfield, or of course we can come to you.

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Health and Safety Christmas Time

December 8th, 2009
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Get ready for the Christmas Holidays

With the holiday season almost upon us at both home and work, it’s time to review your safety equipment.

At work we comply because of professionalism and regulations! But what about at home. Do you have a First Aid kit handy, or even a Fire Extinguisher and Smoke alarms? These are all low cost items that could mean the difference between happy holidays and miserable ones!

Do you have any burn gel in the kitchen? And have you read your First Aid book lately. Your local Ambulance Service receive a higher volume of Emergency calls over the holiday period then at any other time of year.

Slips trips and falls, Choking and Burns are the most common household injuries. Finally check your medicine cabinet (over eating!)

Holiday cover

And while we are on the subject of preparing for the Holidays it’s also time at work for a Holiday and New Year review of your trained staff and team members.

People take various breaks and holiday leave at this time and it’s important to check you have enough trained personnel, especially if you are involved in a 24 hour type operation.

Ensure that your trained First Aiders have been briefed as to their duty periods. And although it may take a quick list compilation it’s good to know that you are ready and prepared.

Winter Flu

Carefully monitor anyone with flu this year, as the Swine Flu issue is still high on the public health agenda.

Make sure they check with their Doctor or Walk in Centre if their symptoms persist

Go to the NHS website or helpline for further advice.

Slips, Trips and Falls

Do take slips and falls seriously! With the colder weather, ice, leaves and slippery pavements can cause what appear to be minor falls. However too many people shrug off bruised knees and aching backs as a ‘minor’ problem when in fact they may be much worse.

If you receive information that any staff, clients/customers/ etc have fallen, it is best to thoroughly investigate.

Compensation Firms

Finally, remember, the television is now awash with firms chasing many accident claim.

Good use of the Accident Book and record taking is your best defence!

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CSCS Card Tests London

December 8th, 2009
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Veritas Consulting are booking CSCS Card Tests in London and surrounding areas.

Start 2010 with a Health and Safety Test and get yourself a headstart for a career in the Construction industry.
CSCS Card Tests London

Need further information about CSCS Cards London please call 0121 788 8264

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CSCS Card Health and Safety Test advice.

November 19th, 2009
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Where can I take my CSCS Card Health and Safety test?

 

CSCS Card Health and Safety Tests are normally taken at your local Driving Test centres – there are over 300 locations in the UK, so there is always one close to your home or workplace.

Each CSCS test centre have flexible opening times – generally six days a week including Saturday mornings and early evenings.

 

Simple steps to booking your CSCS Card Health and Safety Test?

 

1. In order to register make sure you have your contact details available;

  • Full Name
  • Address
  • Postcode
  • National insurance Number (haven’t got one don’t worry we can provide you with one) .

CSCS Card Health and Safety Test
2. Have ready a means of payment (either a debit card a credit or Job centre Voucher)
3. Need to let us know whether you have special requirements, such as hearing difficulties, reading difficulties or prefer the CSCS test in your own language.
4. To help you prepare for the CSCS Card Test a revision book containing all the questions and answers can be purchased in your language other than English.

 

Want to pass your test first time here is the best advice to help prepare for your CSCS Card Health and Safety test?

 

1) Carefully read the CSCS Revision book over and over again.
2) Attend the CSCS Card health and safety test training course
3) Read various construction industry Health and Safety guides
4) Attend regular Toolbox talks sessions and induction training courses.
5) Seek advice from HSE website.
6) Ask your employer for Health and Safety guidance notes.

 

What do I need to take with me for my CSCS test?

 

You will need to take the following with you to the CSCS test centre:
1) Your confirmation email.
2) A piece of ID displaying your photo i.e passport, UK driving licence.
3) A piece of ID displaying your signature i.e passport, UK driving licence.

When you arrive you will need to confirm your identity to the test centre representative who will show you exactly what to do.

 

What does the CSCS Health and Safety Test actually involve.

 

1) CSCS Card Health and Safety tests is taken by sitting in front of a small TV monitor.
2) A selection of 35 questions one by one are displayed and you touch the screen indicating your chosen answer for each question,
3) You are given 40 minutes in which to answer the questions

Please note no specific computer skills are needed.

At the end of the test you will be given a certificate and instructions on how to obtain your CSCS Card.

 

How much will my CSCS Card Health and Safety Test cost

 

The cost of the CSCS Card test is £34.50.
A CSCS Card Test including a revision Book costs £49.50.
A retest will cost you £30.00

 

To book your CSCS Card Health and Safety test please use the online booking system or if you prefer phone 0121 788 8264 and give your details over the phone.CSCS Card Health and Safety Test

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