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This project uses a online application called BentoBot (which can be accessed via the phone or desktop) to provide all employees a way to continuously learn. The platform makes learning fun, engaging and to suit the busy work life, however, it doesn’t take away the importance of completing the required courses to upskill and increase knowledge on topics important to…
We often hear phrases along the lines that our people are our biggest asset. Whilst this statement may be true, we recognised that how we listen to our people can be a big indication of whether we take this statement seriously. As part of our business culture where ‘developing, valuing and respecting our people’ is one of our key values,…
Learning at Work Week is an annual awareness campaign organised by the Campaign for Learning. The week focuses on the importance and benefits of learning and development. To support Learning at Work Week on your site, you could do the following: Provide opportunities for your operatives to complete further training at work; Make literacy and numeracy classes available to the workforce; Liaise with local colleges to…
With this project being an 1870’s listed building, the skills shortage was even more apparent. The contractor struggled to find the workforce in Northern Ireland to take on the commercial restoration project. Of those they could use they were either too busy or they didn’t understand the H&S requirements within the commercial sector. Therefore this contractor, knowing they had other…
A brand new in-house designed board with brief information on the Considerate Constructors Scheme ‘Spotlight on..’ learning toolkits and a QR code to the scheme’s e-learning courses is displayed on this project. This is used to further encourage the workforce to engage with the CCS e-learning courses and further educate themselves on the Scheme and the relevant topics including EDI…
A visit to a major construction site on the A160 was arranged for our Civil Engineer Apprentices and developing Technicians and Engineers. This was a good opportunity to see the development of major works within the local area. This visit was arranged as part of the ongoing development of staff within the organisation. It was a good opportunity to gain…
Currently large numbers of fire marshals receive only presentations which do not require and cannot introduce practice test as evidence to respond in emergencies. Virtual reality training has been created which enables users to test themselves in a number of scenarios. VR as technology is available in various industries, however is not widely adopted, due to certifications and lack of…