Online Virtual Classroom UKATA Asbestos Awareness Full & Refresher courses (via ZOOM) The NAS is running the following industry recognised and fully accredited courses. Our Members can access preferential rates on this, and all training. UKATA Asbestos Awareness Refresher via Zoom 4 spaces available, Mon 29 November 2021, 09:30-11:30 NAS Member Rate £45+vat pp / …
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The latest CLC People Survey is now live and Build UK is asking all members to respond to the online survey to help us understand current levels of new entrants to the industry. Anyone completing the survey should have data to hand on their organisation’s: current number of vacancies the age range and number of …
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Changes to Reservations for Apprenticeship Funding The NAS supports the changes (effective 01 November 2021) that have just been announced by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). The reservation period for non-apprentice levy paying employers has changed from six to three months. Employers can still plan ahead when recruiting apprentices but with a reduced …
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New Tax to be Introduced in April 2022 The new tax was announced in September 2021. The levy will be charged at 1.25 percentage points on amounts such as employee earnings that are subject to National Insurance Contributions (NIC). Funds raised by the levy will be ringfenced for health and social care purposes. A standalone …
Supporting Mental Health Awareness Sunday 10 October 2021 marks World Mental Health Day. Statistically, every working day in the UK two construction workers take their own life. The NAS and wider construction industry are on a journey to change attitudes towards Mental Health and address this shocking statistic. With the combined efforts of industry focussed …
Respiratory health initiative, October 2021 Monday 4 October sees the start of a month-long HSE health initiative targeted at the construction sector. The focus is on the respiratory risks associated with exposure to dust and HSE inspectors will be visiting construction sites across Great Britain throughout the month. Construction workers die every week from lung …
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An industry-wide initiative officially launched by CITB in September The new platform https://www.talentview.org/construction is a talent and opportunities database. It is part of the Construction Talent Retention Scheme. TalentView is a free platform that helps match great talent with great employers. The platform provides one place for young people, career changers, schools, and colleges to …
HSE are undertaking site inspections across Great Britain throughout Oct 2021 focussing on Respiratory Health. You can find out more on the Work Right campaign page. Asbestos Awareness Course (accredited by UKATA) Friday 12 Nov 2021 08:45-12:45 (five spaces remaining) Friday 21 January 2022 08:45-12:45 Online via ZOOM £55+vat pp for NAS Members (you can …
The construction industry is facing a skills shortage. You can help to inspire the next generation of construction talent. STEM Learning UK launched the ‘Go Construct STEM Ambassador Scheme’. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. Go Construct STEM Ambassadors will act as the face of our industry for young people, inspiring them to …
Public Appointment Vacancy – Appointment of 10 new members to the Board of the Construction Industry Training Board Northern Ireland (CITB NI) – Closing date Friday 8 October 2021 DfE is re-opening the open competition to recruit 10 new members to the Board of the Construction Industry Training Board Northern Ireland from Monday 27 September …
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