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Plain-English guides to the qualifications, cards and rules that matter on UK sites. No jargon, no sales pitch, just what you need to know before you book.

CDM 2015 Explained: The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations

What CDM 2015 is, the dutyholders and their roles, the key documents, when a project is notifiable to the HSE, what changed from CDM 2007, …
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CITB Site Safety Plus Courses: The Complete Guide

A complete guide to the CITB Site Safety Plus scheme: every course compared, the progression ladder, validity and refreshers, online option…
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CSCS Cards Explained: Every Card Type and How to Get One

Every CSCS card explained: Green, Red, Blue, Gold, Black and White, what each one requires, and how the cards, qualifications and CITB HS&a…
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Steel Erecting Qualifications and Cards: The 2024 Rule Change Explained

Steel erecting is now classed as engineering construction. Here is what changed in 2024, the two ECITB diplomas that count, the ACE card ro…
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Temporary Works and BS 5975 Explained: A Complete Guide

What temporary works are, the BS 5975 management process, the roles and design check categories, and how to get qualified as a Temporary Wo…
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The CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) Test: A Complete Guide

What the CITB HS&E test is, the three test types, which one you need, the format, pass mark, cost and validity, and how to prepare.
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