Guidance from our training team

The NEBOSH General Certificate is one of the most widely recognised health and safety qualifications in the UK. Before you book, most people want to know how lo...

Excavators rank among the most widely used machines on UK construction sites. Operating one without proper training and certification is not an option. Whether...

One of the most common questions we hear from construction professionals planning their training is whether they need to complete the SSSTS before they can take...

Most people spend two days on the SSSTS course and very little time thinking about the exam at the end. That is usually fine , but there are rules in the SSSTS...

If you are working towards a Manager or Professionally Qualified Person CSCS card, you will need to pass the CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test...

CSCS renewal is one of those jobs that catches people out. Your CSCS card is your ticket to site. Without a valid one, most UK construction sites won't let you...

If you operate plant machinery on UK construction sites, you will at some point face the question of whether to go for an NPORS card or a CPCS card. Both are re...

SMSTS and NEBOSH are two of the most recognised health and safety qualifications in UK construction, but they serve very different purposes. Choosing the wrong...

There are 13 types of CSCS card, issued in seven different colours. Each colour reflects a different level of qualification, experience or occupation within the...

If you are preparing for your SMSTS course, you are probably wondering what the final exam actually involves. Many candidates find the course content strai...

Construction training can feel overwhelming. There are dozens of qualifications, schemes, and acronyms, and it is not always obvious which one applies to your r...

If you need to book an SMSTS course this year, you have a lot of choices. There are dozens of CITB-approved training providers across the UK, offering classroom...