Specialist Apprenticeship Programmes - The Graduates

Priestman Associates is delighted to have been involved in the design, development and delivery of the following specialist apprenticeship programmes and congratulate the worthy graduates:

Two year specialist apprenticeship and NVQ L2 in

Facade Preservation - 2011-2013: 

• Chris Blackman
• David Dobbs
• Nick Hutton
• Darren Povey
• Darrien Spence 
• Alex Still
• Grant Williams

One year specialist apprenticeship and NVQ L3 in

Heritage Masonry – 2011:

• John Clancy
• James Huitson
• Keith Murray 
• Andrew Starkey
• Tom Taylor

2 year specialist apprenticeship and NVQ L2 in

Stone Fixing/Fixer Mason - 2010-2012:

• Craig Baldwin
• Adam Mohammed

2 year specialist apprenticeship and NVQ L2 in

Facade Preservation - 2010-2012:

• Michael Hutchinson 
• Marius Mackevicious
• Craig Page
• Ryan West

Two year specialist apprenticeship and NVQ L2 in

Facade Preservation - 2009-2011: 

• Pawel Barczuk
• Scott Fairman
• Mareks Grabovskis
• Murray Larkins
• Liam Maggs

Two year specialist apprenticeship and NVQ L2 in

Facade Preservation - 2007-2009:

• Paul Evans
• Charlie Pritchard
• George Ross
• Jamie Seacole
• Billy Watts 
• Simon Willoughby

Two year specialist apprenticeship and NVQ L2 in

Facade Preservation - 2006-2008:

• Tony Gagg
• Lee KeelanIan 
• Kennett
• Mark Povey
• Craig Williams

The following learners are currently undertaking their specialist apprenticeship programme:

Two year specialist apprenticeship and NVQ L2 in

Facade Preservation - 2013-2014:

• Chris Dawson
• Ross Dawson
• Dan Moore
• Sam Wheeler

Two year specialist apprenticeship and NVQ L2 in

Stone Fixing - 2013-2014: 

• Chris Dawson
• Ross Dawson
• Mitchell Dite
• Vanroy Husbands

Two year specialist apprenticeship and NVQ L2 in

Facade Preservation - 2014-2016: 

• Sam Baldwin
• Daniel Floyd
• Jonathan Fogerty
• Erik Gol
• Eamonn Giggins
• Robert Modzelewski
• Alex Turner

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First Aid Training

Certificated training in First Aid

                              

Priestman Associates LLP are happy to have joined forces with Erika Priestman to deliver the following convenient in-house first aid courses:

• FAAP - First Aid Appointed Person (1/2 day)
• EFAW - Emergency First Aid at Work (1 day)
• FAW - First Aid at Work (3 day)
• Plus refreshers and bespoke training

Contact us today for more information!

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Understanding the Maintenance & Repair of Traditional (pre-1919) Buildings

2-day QCF Training Unit in

Understanding the Maintenance & Repair of Traditional (pre-1919) Buildings

                              

Priestman Associates LLP will soon be happy to announce the facility to deliver the QCF Unit certificated course: Understanding the Maintenance & Repair of Traditional (Pre-1919) Buildings.

The course may even be delivered at your firms premises.  The programme is instructional with an end-test.  Successful candidates will receive a QCF Unit certificate.

Target audience:

• Listed building homeowners
• Specialist contractors focusing on heritage skills tendering
• Support staff at Specialist contractors
• Professionals in allied sectors (as part of CPD requirements)

Watch this space for more details.

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Principles of... © Engaging a Competent Construction Contractor

½ - 1 day Training Course in

Principles of Engaging a Competent Construction Contractor ^(c)

This course is designed to assist professionals as part of the following audiences:

1. Contractors desiring to enhance their tenders and PQQ submissions 
2. Professionals issuing tenders to the construction industry
3. Clients, main contractors and employing-contractors

The content of the course is instructional.

Course content includes a review of the competency requirements of:  

• UKCG
• CSCS
• Public Sector projects
• Heritage Projects (e.g. English Heritage)
• The CDM Regulations and other legislation  

Contact us today for more information!

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Principles of... © Construction Site Supervision

2 day Training Course in

Principles of Construction Site Supervision ^TM

This course is designed to support evidence gathering for a Level 3 NVQ in Construction Occupational Work Supervision learner, or to complement their understanding following achievement. The content of the course is instructional with an end test.

Course content includes:

1. How to lead a team
2. Motivation skills
3. Dealing with poor quality
4. Site Supervisor documentation
5. Communicating with line managers and site agents

The course has been designed to either assist with the knowledge criteria of learners undertaking the Level 3 NVQ in Occupational Works Supervision or to assist achievers of the award with ongoing professional development.

Contact us today for more information!

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Principles of... © Preserving Construction Facades

1 day Training Course in

Principles of Preserving Construction Façades ^(c)

This course is delivered to the prescription of David Priestman who has served for two decades as the Chairman of the Stone Federation’s Cleaning & Surface Repair Committee.  David has also chaired the national occupational working group for both Facade Preservation and Stone-masonry.

This course is additionally accredited by INTACHEM SOLUTION TECHNOLOGY, a leading supplier of building façade conservation solutions and preparations.

The content of the course is instructional.

  

Contact us today for more information!

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Principles of... © Construction Site Health & Safety

1-5 day (profiling dependent) Training Course in

Principles of Construction Site Health & Safety ^(c)

This course is a module of the specialist apprenticeship programmes in Façade Preservation, Stone Fixing and Stone Paving, which has been authored by Priestman Associates LLP.  It covers the knowledge requirements for the aforementioned NVQs health and safety units at level 2.

BREAKING NEWS: 

The course has recently been approved by CSCS as equivalent to the level 1 Health & Safety in a Construction Environment qualification, which forms part of the application requirements for applying for or renewing a green CSCS Laborers card.

The content of the course is instructional with recorded knowledge assessments of the learner conducted.

Course content includes:

1. Health & Safety legislation
2. Risk Assessment & Method Statement
3. Safe Manual Handling
4. Safe Working at Height
5. Site Health Risks
6. Working Safely with Plant and Equipment
7. Knowledge Assessment

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Our Nominated Charity

Priestman Associates LLP would like to express great thanks for your sponsorship in support of our involvement in these events.  If you would still like to donate, please go to www.justgiving.com/priestmanweb  Thank you!

Shine! 2013

26.2 mile night-time marathon walk through London

Over £700 raised for Cancer Research UK

Completed by Mark Priestman and Martin Tester (28/29-09-2013)

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SAP - Additional Learner Benefits

If you are a learner on a CITB Specialist Apprenticeship Programme, we have recently heard that you can apply for the NUS Extra Discounts Card.  There is an £11 subscription for the card (this does not enroll you as a member of the NUS, just as a beneficiary of their discount agreements).

1. Simply go to: www.apprenticeextra.co.uk and apply for the card
2. State that you are a student on a specialist apprenticeship programme with the CITB (this will be checked)

There are loads and loads of organisations offering cardholders discounts, some of them include:

• AA Driving School
• Amazon
• Alton Towers
• ATS Tyres
• Austin Reed
• ... there are loads more under 'A' and the rest of the alphabet
• ... don't worry, McDonalds is on the list!

And.... there's more!

We have also learnt that some SAP learners have also successfully applied for and received 30% off Oyster travel in London.

The following is a transcript from Transport from London's website:

"If you are:

• Aged over 18
• In the first 12 months of an approved apprenticeship
• Living in a London borough

You can get an apprentice oyster photocard to

• Save 30% against the price of adult rate Travelcards and Bus & Tram passes

You will need:

• Your ULN [Ed-On your registration paperwork from CSkills Awards]
• A UK provider reference number
• A colour, digital photo to upload
• An active email address
• A credit or debit card to pay the £10 fee."

The link for this page and all the registration details is www.tfl.gov.uk/27809.aspx

If you are on Specialist Apprenticeship Programme with Priestman Associates LLP you will most likely qualify for this deal.  If a learner needs their ULN or UKPRN number they should call the CITB on 0300-456-5562 and tell them their name and registration number (usually the same number which appears on their CSCS card, or H&S Touch Screen test certificate).  Let me know if you are successful.

As they say, every penny counts!

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Study Notes: Construction Occupations Level 2 NVQ – HSE Risk Charts

Study Notes: Construction Occupations Level 2 NVQ – HSE Risk Charts

As part of the knowledge requirements for most construction related level 2 NVQs, learner need to be able to cite the following charts:

THE HSE (Health & Safety Executive) Top 10 Safety Risks:

1. Ladder falls
2. Fragile roof falls
3. Lifting operation injuries
4. Site plant strike
5. Site plant overturning
6. Scaffolding falls
7. Internal void falls
8. Asphyxiation poisoning
9. Failing excavation
10. Mobile working platform entrapment

THE HSE (Health & Safety Executive) Top 5 Health Risks:

1. Asbestos exposure
2. Silica exposure
3. Manual handling injury
4. Excessive noise injury
5. Excessive vibration injury

More detailed explanation of these risks can be obtained from the HSE website, or from the learner’s NVQ assessor.

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Stop Press: News from the Stone Industry

Could your firm benefit from free training?

[May 2014]

The NSITG (Natural Stone Industry Training Group) has a fund of £25,000 to assist CITB registered firms in the natural stone sector with their training needs.  Email ian.major@stonetrain.org.uk for further details or to apply.

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Index to 'A qualified workforce' column appearing in Natural Stone Specialist Magazine

The following listing is an on-line index to columns written by Mark Priestman, which appear in the printed trade press for the natural stone industry 'Natural Stone Specialist' magazine.  The title is monthly and is available from its publisher QMJ at www.naturalstonespecialist.com 

Articles are indexed in date order of the printed publication and not in the date order of the online publication:

• 2014, June - Green Labourer CSCS card requirements
• 2014, June - Review of CDM Regulations, have your say
• 2014, June - Visit to Scottish Traditional Skills Centre
• 2014, May - Joined up training plan (appraisal to PQQ)
• 2014, April - Visit to West Dean College
• 2014, April - Specialist Apprenticeship Programmes
• 2014, April - Funding toward OSAT NVQs
• 2014, April - Invitation to support the NSITG 
• 2014, March - Difference between College and Vocational courses
• 2014, Jan/Feb - Modern Apprenticeship & the Student Loan
• 2013, December - Whether to register with CITB or not?
• 2013, December - Readiness for BIM 2016?
• 2013, December - CSCS, the right card?
• 2013, November - Enhancing Tender & PQQ submissions
• 2013, October - Essential site qualifications #4, NVQs & CSCS Cards
• 2013, September - SAP Graduation & OSAT Funding
• 2013, August - Special extra SAP Funding
• 2013, August - Essential site qualifications #3, Site Safety Plus
• 2013, July - Essential site qualifications #2, fire, manual handling, asbestos
• 2013, June - Essential site qualifications #1, first aid
• 2013, May - Visit to Changing Places at Rochester Prison
• 2013, May - Commending contractor commitment to training
• 2013, April - Stone Show 
• 2013, March - Executive summary on the Construction Skills Network Report
• 2013, March - HSE definition of Competency
• 2013, February - Ageing skilled workforce
• 2013, January - Consequences of poor training plans
• 2012, November - NHTG dismantles its ITG
• 2012, November - Esteme level 5 training discounts
• 2012, November - NSITG £25k Funding Pot
• 2012, October - Visit to Canolfan Tywi Centre in Llandeilo
• 2012, October - Funding for OSAT NVQs
• 2012, October - NVQ3 in Construction Contracting Operations
• 2012, September - NHTG Memorandum of Understanding
• 2012, August - NHTG Federations Forum chaired by Mark Priestman
• 2012, July - Succession planning (maiden column)

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Help Guide to Registering with and Claiming Grant from the CITB

Help Guide to Registering with and Claiming Grant from the CITB

For your convenience I am providing a checklist below of important points and links relating to a contractors interaction with the CITB:

• It is an act of Parliament that states that Construction employers are required by law to complete an annual CITB levy return. www.citb.co.uk/levy-grant/register/ 

• In some cases a firm can register with the CITB, but not be eligible to pay levy, and may be able to gain the full benefits of grant payments. www.citb.co.uk/documents/levy-grant/citb-registration-questionnaire.pdf

Once registered, regardless of whether paying the levy or not training grants can be claimed for the following:

• Grants for employees and labour-only sub-contractors who achieve a level 2+ NVQ. www.citb.co.uk/levy-grant/claiming-grants-available/vocational-qualifications-achievement/

• Grants for Site Safety Plus Attendance.  www.citb.co.uk/levy-grant/claiming-grants-available/site-safety-plus-attendance-grant/ 

• Grants for CITB Specialist Apprenticeship Programmes. www.citb.co.uk/levy-grant/claiming-grants-available/specialist-apprenticeship-programme/

• Grants for CITB Specialist Upskilling Programmes: www.citb.co.uk/levy-grant/claiming-grants-available/specialist-upskilling-programme/

• Grants for Training & Development Plans: www.citb.co.uk/levy-grant/claiming-grants-available/training-development-grant/

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Help Guide to Applying for and Renewing CSCS Cards

Help Guide to Applying for and Renewing CSCS Cards

Some of the firms that I consult for have asked if I could put together a simplified guide to all things CSCS.  CSCS as you may be aware is the competency card scheme for construction in the UK.  Most commercial projects will require a carded workforce to tender for projects or to get on site.

Before you can apply for a card or renew it, you will need to meet CSCS’s requirements:

Green CSCS Card for Laborers

From July 2014, CSCS require the following to apply for or renew a green CSCS Card for Laborers: 

1. Pass the Health, Safety & Environment touchscreen test, here is the link to make a booking: http://www.cscs.uk.com/cscs-cards/health-and-safety-test 
2. Pass a level 1 health and safety in the construction environment qualification, or an approved equivalent.  Priestman Associates LLP operate such a course: [click here] 
3. Apply to CSCS for the card using their application form: http://cscs.uk.com/static/uploads/downloads/CSCS%20Craft%20Application%2009.13pdf.pdf

Red CSCS Card for Trainees

These are the qualification requirements to apply for a red CSCS Card for Trainees: 

1. Be enrolled upon a level 2 NVQ in a construction occupation. Priestman Associates LLP operate such Specialist Apprenticeship Programme courses: [click here] 
2. Apply to CSCS for the card using their application form: http://cscs.uk.com/static/uploads/downloads/CSCS%20Craft%20Application%2009.13pdf.pdf

Blue CSCS Card for Skilled Workers

These are the qualification requirements to apply for a blue CSCS Card for Skilled Workers: 

1. Pass a level 2 NVQ in a construction occupation. Priestman Associates LLP operate such NVQ level 2 courses: [click here] 
2. Apply to CSCS for the card using their application form: http://cscs.uk.com/static/uploads/downloads/CSCS%20Craft%20Application%2009.13pdf.pdf

Gold CSCS Card for Supervisors and Heritage Skills

These are the qualification requirements to apply for a gold CSCS Card for Supervisors and Heritage Workers: 

1. Pass a level 3 NVQ in a construction occupation. Priestman Associates LLP operate such NVQ level 3 courses: [click here] 
2. Apply to CSCS for the card using their application form: http://cscs.uk.com/static/uploads/downloads/CSCS%20Craft%20Application%2009.13pdf.pdf

Black CSCS Card for Managers

These are the qualification requirements to apply for a black CSCS Card for Construction Managers: 

1. Pass a level 6 NVQ in a construction occupation. Priestman Associates LLP operate such NVQ level 3 courses: [click here] 
2. Apply to CSCS for the card using their application form: http://cscs.uk.com/static/uploads/downloads/CSCS%20Craft%20Application%2009.13pdf.pdf

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Help Guide: Using the NHTG Memorandum of Understanding

With kind permission of Ray Robertson, Chairman of the NHTG (National Heritage Training Group) we are posting the text of their Memorandum of Understanding below. 

It is likely contractors working with skilled (and carded) heritage workers will benefit from referencing the memorandum in tender and PQQ documents relating to bodies such as English Heritage, Historic Scotland and CADW.

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