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12/05/2003
Workforce Training Services Get CSR Approval
Workforce Training Services has recently been approved as an accredited scheme provider for the Construction Skills Register (CSR) at an official launch at its Springfield Road premises.
Workforce's recent accreditation to offer the CSR programme coincides with the Construction Industry Training Board's "Seen Much Talent Today" campaign which is aimed at raising the levels of awareness of the CSR amongst contractors, employers and the wider public, as well as encouraging construction firms to register their employees to these standards.
The Construction Skills Register (CSR) is a registration scheme designed to meet the needs of both clients and contractors and to improve the health and safety standards within the construction industry. When workers are registered on the CSR scheme, employers are assured the workforce on their sites have completed safety training and, where appropriate, have a stated level of competence.
The Republic has a Safe Pass Scheme in place which is compulsory before anyone can work on site; this is currently not the case in Northern Ireland. However, the need to obtain a CSR card has been given added importance following the announcement by Economy Minister Ian Pearson that, with effect from April 2004, it will be a requirements that all contractors working on public sector projects must only use workers whose skills competence and health and safety training is accredited by an independent third party. This shift in government policy is designed to bring Northern Ireland construction workers into line with their colleagues in the Republic and Britain.
Anyone working in the construction industry or related occupations can apply. There are cards for site operatives, plant operatives, craftsmen, apprentices, supervisors and managers. A full list of the cards available can be acquired by contacting the Workforce Training Services.
To obtain a CSR card at any level, the person must undertake health and safety training which focuses on identification of hazards and the avoidance of risks. In addition, an assessment of competency interview may also have to be completed. As a new accredited scheme provider, Workforce Training Services can now offer the full package of training to obtain the CSR card.
Workforce's recent accreditation to offer the CSR programme coincides with the Construction Industry Training Board's "Seen Much Talent Today" campaign which is aimed at raising the levels of awareness of the CSR amongst contractors, employers and the wider public, as well as encouraging construction firms to register their employees to these standards.
The Construction Skills Register (CSR) is a registration scheme designed to meet the needs of both clients and contractors and to improve the health and safety standards within the construction industry. When workers are registered on the CSR scheme, employers are assured the workforce on their sites have completed safety training and, where appropriate, have a stated level of competence.
The Republic has a Safe Pass Scheme in place which is compulsory before anyone can work on site; this is currently not the case in Northern Ireland. However, the need to obtain a CSR card has been given added importance following the announcement by Economy Minister Ian Pearson that, with effect from April 2004, it will be a requirements that all contractors working on public sector projects must only use workers whose skills competence and health and safety training is accredited by an independent third party. This shift in government policy is designed to bring Northern Ireland construction workers into line with their colleagues in the Republic and Britain.
Anyone working in the construction industry or related occupations can apply. There are cards for site operatives, plant operatives, craftsmen, apprentices, supervisors and managers. A full list of the cards available can be acquired by contacting the Workforce Training Services.
To obtain a CSR card at any level, the person must undertake health and safety training which focuses on identification of hazards and the avoidance of risks. In addition, an assessment of competency interview may also have to be completed. As a new accredited scheme provider, Workforce Training Services can now offer the full package of training to obtain the CSR card.
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24 March 2009
Sir Reg Hails Training Award Winners
Five winners of National Training Awards who successfully represented Northern Ireland at the UK final in London have been praised. Sir Reg Empey hosted a reception in Parliament Buildings to mark the success of these finalists and he highlighted the significance of winning a much coveted National Training Award.
Sir Reg Hails Training Award Winners
Five winners of National Training Awards who successfully represented Northern Ireland at the UK final in London have been praised. Sir Reg Empey hosted a reception in Parliament Buildings to mark the success of these finalists and he highlighted the significance of winning a much coveted National Training Award.
27 March 2017
'Path 2 Employment' Job Fair Announced
The 'Path 2 Employment' job fair is to be held in the Banqueting Hall of Belfast City Hall on Thursday, 30 March. The event has been organised by Workforce Training Services with the Path 2 Employment project, part funded by the council.
'Path 2 Employment' Job Fair Announced
The 'Path 2 Employment' job fair is to be held in the Banqueting Hall of Belfast City Hall on Thursday, 30 March. The event has been organised by Workforce Training Services with the Path 2 Employment project, part funded by the council.
11 April 2003
Two schemes focus on working ability
Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment, Mary Harney, has launched two important new schemes to encourage and facilitate the employment of people with disabilities.
Two schemes focus on working ability
Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment, Mary Harney, has launched two important new schemes to encourage and facilitate the employment of people with disabilities.
21 November 2011
'Incompetence' Accusation Over Consultancy
A retraining scheme for the jobless has prompted the Sinn Féin Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty to accuse the Minister for Education of "incompetence" following further revelations of mismanagement of a €35million retraining programme for redundant construction workers.
'Incompetence' Accusation Over Consultancy
A retraining scheme for the jobless has prompted the Sinn Féin Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty to accuse the Minister for Education of "incompetence" following further revelations of mismanagement of a €35million retraining programme for redundant construction workers.
09 January 2012
Search For 2012 Apprentice Of The Year Launched
The Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry, has launched the 2012 Apprentice of the Year awards. The competition, now in its eleventh year aims to recognise the talent, excellence and determination of local apprentices. It has become the highlight of the year for many of those involved in apprenticeship training in Northern Ireland.
Search For 2012 Apprentice Of The Year Launched
The Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry, has launched the 2012 Apprentice of the Year awards. The competition, now in its eleventh year aims to recognise the talent, excellence and determination of local apprentices. It has become the highlight of the year for many of those involved in apprenticeship training in Northern Ireland.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Scattered showers of rain, sleet and, over hills, snow in the morning with sunny spells, the best of these in the south. The showers dying out this afternoon with increasing amounts of sunshine. Occasionally fresh westerly or northwesterly winds easing. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Clear start with a fairly widespread frost developing. Increasing cloud brings occasionally heavy rain overnight, preceded, especially over western hills, briefly by snow. Occasional southeasterly gales, severe near coasts, developing. Minimum temperature -2 °C.
