110 roles could go as CITB begins consultation with employees
CITB has started a formal consultation with trade unions and employee representatives in a process which could see the reduction of 110 roles and the...
Cruden welcomes latest modern apprentice intake
THE Cruden Group has welcomed ten new modern apprentices as it continues its commitment to provide apprenticeship and training programmes for Scotland's young workforce.
The...
Construction charity to offer free mental health training
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has announced it will deliver £20,000 of free mental health and wellbeing training to the sector for the remainder...
CSIC launches new fund for students looking to transform construction sector
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is calling for students with a passion for 'innovation and disruption' to help lead the charge for change within...
Charitable trust offers ‘lifeline’ to apprentices made redundant due to Covid-19
APPRENTICES made redundant due to Covid-19 are being offered a lifeline by an industry-focused charitable trust backed by one of Scotland’s largest trade associations.
The...
Industry unites to promote fire sector skills
SELECT has revealed it helped to shape a new occupational qualification structure by the Fire, Emergency and Security Systems (FESS) industry that will lead...
Scottish Government announces £10m funding to support apprentices
THE Scottish Government has announced £10 million in funding for a range of measures to recruit and retrain apprentices.
Fiona Hyslop, who announced the news,...
Online learning model could help tackle skills gap
THE 'rapid adoption' of online learning during the Covid-19 crisis could help accelerate potential solutions to the skills gap, according to the Building Engineering...
Story Contracting launches ‘virtual’ work experience scheme
STORY Contracting has launched a virtual work experience programme for young people across the UK, to ensure students don't lose out due to the...
Task force established to secure future of construction Modern Apprenticeships in Scotland
A task force has been established to minimise the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on construction Modern Apprentices (MA) in Scotland.
CITB Scotland, along with...
‘Blended’ apprenticeship model could help solve some training challenges
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is calling for a more ‘blended’ approach to delivering apprentice training in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis.
The organisation...
Engineering consultancy launches new graduate apprenticeship initiative
DOUGALL Baillie Associates (DBA) has introduced graduate apprenticeships to create 'earn-as-you-learn' opportunities for young adults.
The East Kilbride-based engineering consultancy is currently putting two recruits through...
Glasgow man beats 1,400 entrants to trade apprentice award
A joinery and carpentry apprentice from Glasgow has been named as the winner of the Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2020 competition.
Christopher Keel, who works for...
Six new apprentice routes announced for Scotland
APPRENTICES in Scotland have six new routes to specialist qualifications following a two-year collaboration between members of trade bodies Building Engineering Services Association (BESA);...
CITB sets out ‘radical’ recovery plan, including cut in levy bills
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced its plan to help employers recover from the Covid-19 crisis, which includes a major reduction in...
New animation provides overview of FICA assessment
SELECT and the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) have teamed up to develop another animation – this time highlighting the Final Integrated Competence Assessment...
Collaborative approach helps keep apprenticeships on track during lockdown
THE Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has been working with colleges to ensure apprentices have been able to continue to learn their trade...
FMB calls for more apprentices to ‘turbocharge’ sector’s recovery
CONSTRUCTION apprenticeships are needed to 'turbocharge' economic recovery, according to a study by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
The FMB’s report Trading Up looks...
Online training pays off for New College Lanarkshire’s CAD team
NEW College Lanarkshire’s CAD team has continued to deliver training to the construction industry during lockdown.
Lecturers in Computer Aided Design disciplines have transitioned to...
Embracing online training during lockdown
Simon Horn, technical development manager at Stewart Milne Timber Systems discusses the benefits of embracing online training in a locked-down world.
As restrictions to safeguard...
