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CITB secures construction industry support for Levy Proposals

Construction employers have backed CITB’s Levy Proposals to support skills and training across England, Scotland and Wales, by way of the Consensus process. The provisional result will now be taken to the Secretary of State for Education to make the final decision on the issue of a new, three-year Levy Order which, if approved, would …

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NAS archive apprentice book

Take on an apprentice – support and funding explained

Up to £15,000 of support is available if you take on an apprentice before the end of September 2021. Download the interactive PDF below that explains the various support packages available. More information is also available on recently established CITB website page that explains the funding packages. The aim is to assist companies to understand …

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New Members Join NAS in September

GS Contracts, Prodrive Shopfitting and County Shopfitting Services Join the NAS as Full Members GS Contracts Based in Colchester, Essex, CS Contracts is a specialist interior fit out and bespoke manufacturing contractor with over 25 years’ experience in the design, manufacture, installation and management of fit-outs and refurbishments for the residential, commercial, retail, leisure and …

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Members of NAS have voted to support the CITB Levy proposals

Members of the National Association of Shopfitters and Interior Contractors (NAS) have voted to support the Construction Industry Training Board’s (CITB) Levy proposals for 2022 to 2025. 64% of eligible NAS members voted as part of the Consensus process, with 60% of voters in support for the CITB’s proposals. It now remains to be seen …

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Aura Brand Solutions Introduction

Flexible Surface Implementation Services Aura Brand Solutions is one of Europe’s leading commercial graphics and visual communications companies. With over 80 years of exrperience, Aura Brand Solutions delivers projects to major multinationals, leading global and national brands, right through to growing SMEs. Aura’s services provide a range of solutions for branding, promotion, asset enhancement and …

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HSE inspectors are visiting metal fabrication businesses

HSE inspectors are currently visiting metal fabrication businesses across Great Britain to ensure dutyholders know the risks associated with welding fumes and metalworking fluids and have controls in place to protect worker’s respiratory health. Thousands of people die from work-related lung diseases every year. Inhalation of fume from welding can cause cancer and inhalation of …

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