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Construction Collective – Skills Special

February 8, 2021February 12, 2021 Editor

With mammoth projects such as HS2 increasing demand for workers at all levels, the ongoing skills shortage within the UK construction sector s only going to get worse. To coincide with National Apprenticeship Week, The Construction Collective hosted a special one-off LIVE show to address that issue. And it proved to be our biggest and most widely-viewed live show to date. The show – hosted by Diggers and Dozers’ Mark Anthony and Peter Haddock of Content with Media – included contributions from key employers, trainers and those that have benefitted…

Spotlight on skills

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 Editor

The UK will mark National Apprenticeship Week from 8 to 14 February. To coincide with this national awareness week, Diggers and Dozers will once again takes its place among The Construction Collective to host a huge new video show that is focused entirely upon skills and training. That new show will feature input from training providers, industry employers and several individuals that have been through the apprenticeship process and that are now pursuing a career within the sector. The show will be broadcast LIVE here on DemolitionNews but if you…

Earning while Learning

September 15, 2016 EditorJCB 5CX

Eight JCB apprentices are celebrating their graduation with foundation degrees – without running up massive student debts. The group chose to ‘earn while they learn’ by becoming higher apprentices at JCB rather than heading to university. Their decision is now paying dividends as all have qualified with foundation degrees in engineering without spending a single penny on their education. The group became JCB Higher Apprentices in 2013, combining study with practical workplace learning. Now they are embarking on further study which will see them attain full Bachelor of Engineering degrees…

Liebherr bags apprenticeship award

January 27, 2016 Editorapprentice, Liebherr, Nick Boles

Liebherr GB Ltd was last night revealed as the BAE Systems Large Employer of the Year at the National Apprenticeship Awards at an exclusive ceremony at London’s Grosvenor House. The Awards, now in their twelfth year, are run by the National Apprenticeship Service and recognise excellence in two areas: businesses that grow their own talent with apprentices and apprentices who have made a significant contribution to their workplaces. The company was chosen as the winner in recognition of its commitment to developing young people through apprenticeships. “Congratulations to Liebherr GB…

CPS puts competence above cards

May 19, 2014 EditorCPA

A new Strategic Forum Plant Safety Group guidance document on “Competence to Operate Construction Plant” has been published by the CPA (Construction Plant-hire Association). Diggers and Dozers reports.