Guidance from our training team

Roofers are one of the trades where proven, certified competence matters most, and the NVQ is how you get it without leaving the roof. No classroom, no college...

If you are a working carpenter, the honest answer to "how do I get my NVQ" is simpler than most people expect: you do not go back to college, you do not sit in...

If you are about to book your SMSTS, one decision keeps getting pushed to the back of the booking page until you have to make it: online, or classroom? Both opt...

The SMSTS certificate lasts five years. Then comes the question that catches half of construction professionals out: do I need to take the full course again, or...

If you are choosing where to book your SMSTS course, one number cuts through every brochure, every glossy testimonial, and every "we're the best" claim. The pas...

If you fail the SMSTS exam, you can usually resit without retaking the full five-day course, provided you scored above CITB's minimum threshold and resit within...

Passing your SSSTS is a significant milestone. The qualification opens the door to supervisory roles on UK construction sites, but it is rarely the end of the j...

The Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme is a two-day CITB-approved course. Most delegates know roughly what it covers, but few know exactly what each day loo...

Booking SMSTS training for a team is different from booking a single delegate. Construction employers usually need to coordinate availability across multiple si...

Striking a live cable or a pressurised gas main during excavation is one of the most dangerous mistakes a groundworker can make. It is also one of the most avoi...

If you or anyone in your workforce held a CSCS card issued under Industry Accreditation, the rules have changed permanently. All IA cards expired on 31 December...

Passing the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test is a non-negotiable step for almost every CSCS card. The good news is that the test is designed to be passe...