Check your CSCS card - it might be back to school time!

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New plant operator school opens in London

London’s only dedicated training facility for construction vehicles has opened in Earls Court.

www.theconstructionindex.co.uk

" Places for London has identified a specific need for 6,200 plant operatives across the capital by 2027.

The Green Plant Academy has been designed to specialise in training on zero-emission equipment, providing career development while also helping the construction industry further transition to cleaner ways of working and ultimately address the climate emergency. "

What ****ing "emergency" FFS???

Haven't you heard we are going to boil in Gretas pee if we don't watchout

 

[Lancs Lad]

https://www.building.co.uk/news/nearly-three-quarters-of-levy-paying-firms-want-to-scrap-citb-says-survey/5130647.article?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily Building Daily news&utm_content=Daily Building Daily news+CID_5c3a606890e45a2f972ac22b16e090ae&utm_source=Campaign Monitor emails&utm_term=Nearly-three quarters of levy-paying firms want to scrap CITB says survey
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Interesting..It seems that the government are having a pop at them as well..
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she tried and lost but fair play to her:

Lamb to the Slaughter - NattyShedLife

I knew it. As soon as I understood that the only way through was to take them to tribunal, I knew I was f***ed. How the hell was I meant to stack up against an institution that’s built entirely for them? A CITB Levy, as I understand it (and I’m still pretty f****ng vague despite the last 18...

nattyshedlife.com

 

[V8Druid]

New scam warning approaching .......... lock up yer wallets

Government consults on training boards merger

Views are sought on a proposed merger of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB).

www.theconstructionindex.co.uk

 

[V8Druid]

Test fraudster gets prison time

CITB and Essex Police have worked together on an investigation into HS&E test fraud that saw Whitewaters Training Ltd co-director William White sentenced to more than two years in prison. Two others were given suspended sentences, and CITB has revoked identified fraudulent test results.

www.theconstructionindex.co.uk

" CITB has revoked identified fraudulent test results. "

 

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Test fraudster gets prison time

CITB and Essex Police have worked together on an investigation into HS&E test fraud that saw Whitewaters Training Ltd co-director William White sentenced to more than two years in prison. Two others were given suspended sentences, and CITB has revoked identified fraudulent test results.

www.theconstructionindex.co.uk

" CITB has revoked identified fraudulent test results. "

How come White didn't get suspended sentence?

On 29 May 2026, the three men were sentenced. White was imprisoned for two years and seven months. Osmani and Dauti received sentences of one year and seven months, and one year and 10 months respectively, both suspended for two years, with 200 hours of unpaid work.

 

[JD450A]

How come White didn't get suspended sentence?

On 29 May 2026, the three men were sentenced. White was imprisoned for two years and seven months. Osmani and Dauti received sentences of one year and seven months, and one year and 10 months respectively, both suspended for two years, with 200 hours of unpaid work.

The name and skin colour.

 

[V8Druid]

ECITB levy approved by parliament

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board's levy proposal has been enacted by parliament, with approval from the Commons last week and Lords this Tuesday.

www.theconstructionindex.co.uk

 

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ECITB levy approved by parliament

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board's levy proposal has been enacted by parliament, with approval from the Commons last week and Lords this Tuesday.

www.theconstructionindex.co.uk

Just not viable to employ apprentices. Min wage, all the bs to go with it