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Demolition & Dismantling Magazine Issue 3 available

Issue 3 - 2016 of the Demolition & Dismantling Magazine is now available to read completely free in your web browser of choice. Subscribers will be receiving their copies in the post.

This issue contains a full report on the summer convention in Marbella, plus member’s projects and an important update on the new NFDC/NDTG CCDO Smart Card Scheme.

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Important Notice about Demolition Industry CCDO Cards

The following information has been released by the NDTG regarding the implementation of the new CCDO card scheme from the end of the month.

“This article is to provide clarification and to confirm the arrangements for the CCDO card scheme going smart as of the 31st August 2016 and the acceptance cut off for CCDO Assessments.

CCDO Assessments will continue to be accepted up to the smart card go live date of 31st August 2016 but only on the proviso that they have been booked, can be delivered, and resulted before the go live date, otherwise the CCDO new scheme arrangements will apply.

All CCDO card applications delivered post 31st August 2016 will require the attendance of an approved NDTG course and NVQ end test.”

For further information about the new card scheme contact the NDTG on 01442-217144 option 2, or for information on booking assessments up to the 31st August contact Stuart at stuart@demolishdismantle.co.uk

Working well together

Following on from C&D’s recent success at the World Demolition Awards in the Collaboration category and a similar training day earlier in the year, we are pleased to announce yet another great example of how a number of agencies working together can make a very positive difference.

In this instance, C&D have teamed up with the Health and Safety Executive, the Working Well Together charity, and the National Demolition Training Group to provide a number of free sessions of Asbestos Awareness training sessions to local small businesses and the self-employed. We will be providing the training, the HSE and WWT the publicity, and the NDTG have kindly agreed to provide the UKATA approved certification.

The very good news is that all the sessions are now booking well with over a week to go. This means that nearly 30 people will benefit from gaining this knowledge, which hopefully will prevent them from suffering from a truly horrible disease in the future.

Well done to all of us!

Working well together

Following on from C&D’s recent success at the World Demolition Awards in the Collaboration category, we are pleased to announce yet another great example of how a number of agencies working together can make a very positive difference.

Follow this link to our training site to see how collaboration can be so important...

Free asbestos training confirmed for early next year!

As you may have seen in the article on our Demolition Training site yesterday, C&D has announced a number of free asbestos training courses that have the backing of the NDTG.

The courses are being held across January and February next year in Wolverhampton, with the specific dates being:

• Tuesday, January 26th
• Thursday, January 28th
• Monday, February 1st
• Tuesday, February 2nd
• Thursday, February 4th
• Wednesday, February 10th
• Tuesday, February 23rd

For full details, including a link to the flyer to download, please visit our Demolition Training site.

GBL Midlands Limited start to "Upskill" the team

With a new football season starting last weekend all the papers are talking about new signings to improve the teams and better coaching to get more out of the existing teams. So could we apply the same thinking to demolition companies?

GBL Midlands Limited, owned by Luke Timmins, have decided that their 'team' needs upskilling to meet the challenges of working in demolition and keep them in the hunt for improved order levels. For the last few years training has been done on a "needs must" basis as work has been tight and margins tighter, but now Luke feels the time is right to change that ethos.

"It has always been my goal to train my guys to the highest standards as our clients are demanding a better trained, competent workforce, but that has been difficult when work loads have been static. Now that demolition in the Midlands seems to be on the up the time is right to invest in additional training and upskilling"

"We have, for the last few years, used C&D Consultancy for all of our training needs as we like the fact that they train when and where we need it and the trainers have a style that my guys like and vast experience on major jobs that makes the training informative, relevant & enjoyable"

"When we needed a number of our team to undertake CCDO assessments to move through the card scheme, we contacted NDTG and asked if those assessments could also be done by C&D. We were delighted to find that they could. The assessments were done on site within 7 days of the forms arriving at NDTG and we are now waiting for the cards, so it was a simple quick process for us. We will now look to NDTG and C&D to carry out more assessments over the next few months"

Since we spoke to Luke to write this article GBL Midlands have been back in touch to book Manual Handling, Abrasive Wheels, Hot Works and Risk Assessment courses to continue the upskilling. Onwards and Upwards working in partnership with C&D.

Further details on all of the courses we offer can be found at our Demolition Training website and booked via stuart@demolishdismantle.co.uk

NDTG updates CCDO Applications & Training Requirements

The NDTG has updated the requirements for all new CCDO applications for assessments/ renewals as well as Supervisor and Manager courses. They now will not be accepted unless all the relevant training has been completed.

Here is a run down of what is required for each course:

Trainee Card (Green Card):

• Operative Touch Screen Test
• Asbestos and Demolition Awareness

Demolition, Reclamation & Refurbishment Operative (Red Card), Experienced Worker Topman, Topman

• Demolition Touch Screen Test
• Asbestos and Demolition Awareness

Experienced Worker Supervisor (5 day Supervisor Course)

• Supervisor Touch Screen Test
• Asbestos Awareness

Supervisor

• Supervisor Touch Screen Test
• Asbestos Awareness
• Supervisor Refresher Course

Experienced Worker Manager (5 day Manager Course)

• MAP touch screen test
• Demolition CV

Manager

• MAP touch screen test
• Manager Refresher Course

Source: NDTG

Free Courses announced by the NDTG

Over on our training website we have details of some new, free courses happening this year. Go check out the details, but here's the course list for your convenience:

Non-licenced Asbestos
Halesowen
30/06/2015

Face Fit
Hemel
08/07/2015

Non-Licenced Asbestos
Bolton
08/09/2015

Oxy-Fuel
Bolton
09/09/2015

Supervisor Refresher
Thornaby (Northern Safety)
10/09/2015

Oxy Fuel
Hemel
16/09/2015

Supervisor Refresher
Halesowen
23/09/2015

Working At Height
Hemel
25/09/2015 AM

Non-licenced Refresher
Hemel
25/09/2015 PM

First Aid
Hemel
28/09/2015

Non-licenced Asbestos
Hemel
05/10/2015

Supervisor Refresher
Bolton
22/10/2015

Supervisor Refresher
Hemel
12/11/2015

NDTG Demolition & Asbestos Awareness training at the weekends in 2015

Following an unprecedented demand for training courses at weekends we have launched a monthly NDTG Demolition & Asbestos Awareness course in Chiswick in London. Courses will run on Saturdays and Sundays each month throughout 2015.

A full list of dates are available on our Demolition Training website.

New training course calendar released

We have released the new training calendar dates on our sister site www.demolitiontraining.com so please click that link to take a look at what courses are being delivered and when.

The highlights are the new "Open to All" NDTG approved Demolition & Asbestos Awareness courses on weekends in London, Birkenhead and Birmingham.

Dates for these open courses are:-

• London Sunday 18 January
• Birmingham Saturday 24 January
• London Saturday 21 February
• Birmingham Saturday 21 February
• London Sunday 22 February
• Birkenhead Saturday 28 February
• Birmingham Monday 02 March (In conjunction with NDTG)
• London Saturday 21 March
• Birmingham Saturday 21 March
• London Sunday 22 March

Kaila Francis leaves the NDTG

We are passing on the news that Kaila Francis, NDTG Coordinator is leaving the company today, Friday 19th December.

Here's what the NDTG had to say on the matter:

"Kaila has been working with the NDTG for just over 5 years and her dedication during this time showed no bounds.

We will all miss Kaila’s vibrant personality and willingness to help so please join us in wishing her all the best for the future.

Taking on Kaila’s position is Miranda Martin who has started work from today. Miranda has come from a prestigious health & safety and management background.

You can contact Miranda and introduce yourself to her on: miranda@demolition-nfdc.com

Kaila would like to extend her thanks to everyone who has supported her the past five years and working for the training group has been a pleasure."

NVQ Level 6 Manager Course for the CITB Specialists Sector announcement

C&D deliver Level 6 NVQ Demolition Manager courses for NDTG and now we deliver Level 6 NVQ Manager courses for CITB Specialist Skills Sector.

Why not click through to our sister site www.demolitiontraining.com to take a look at the course.

NDTG creates new Facebook group

The NDTG is getting the word out about a brand new Facebook group they have created to support any and all operatives that pass through their doors. If you haven't already joined, then why not?

You can find the NFDC Demolition Academy by following this link:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1468304390118483/

When delivering any courses the NDTG ask for you to mention the group as the more members it has the more effective it can be at distributing information and connecting with operatives.

NDTG have limited spaces on the next NDTG Manager Course running in Birmingham

Following requests from member companies, NDTG are running a Manager Course over the next five weeks in Birmingham and they have a few places available.

The course has been run successfully for four years in its current format and is always very well received with the varied learning experiences a major part of the course. The sessions include use of film, case studies, role play, simulation, and group work.

The course will be tutored by incoming IDE President Duncan Rudall who will put his own unique style of delivery into the course to ensure that candidates get the best possible learning experience.

If you have members of your team waiting to progress from Supervisor to Manager or members who are managing but need the correct qualification then contact Kaila Francis at NDTG today as places are going fast.

Demolition Managers course spaces still available

The NDTG have been in touch to inform us that there are still spaces available on the Demolition Managers course, which commences on the 30th July.

As well as allowing your staff to receive the training they need, the course includes a visit to the ACT -UK Simulation Centre in Coventry. If you would like to attend, these are the dates:

(DAY 1) 30th July 2014 - Birmingham
(DAY 2) 31st July 2014 - Birmingham
(DAY 3) 1st August 2014 - Birmingham
(DAY 4) 14th August 2014 - Birmingham
(DAY 5) 15th August 2014 - Coventry

The cost of attendance is £1,650 +VAT for NDTG members or £2,000 +VAT for non-members. Please phone 01442 217 144 for further details.

NDTG launches free seminar for Training Administrators

The NDTG realises there is a lot of pressure placed on the administration team within a demolition company, simply by the work load they have ensuring everyone's training and cards are up-to-date.

With that in mind, free seminars are being offered as a way of helping.

The seminars will be delivered by Group Manager, Sophie Cox, Centre Coordinator, Kaila Francis, and NDTG Scotland's Shona Farrell.

The NDTG describe the seminar as follows:

"The Group have developed a half day seminar aimed at those administration professionals seeking guidance on all things demolition training. Taking a step by step approach through requirements and processes, the seminar will also give delegates the opportunity to meet with the NDTG team and peers who deal with the same day to day challenges faced by those responsible for organising and monitoring training and qualifications for those on the ground."

The course is free to members, with the following dates and locations confirmed:

27th Mar 2014, 10am
NDTG Ltd, Resurgam House, Paradise, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP2 4TF

25th Apr 2014, 10am
University of Birmingham

2nd May 2014, 10am
Northern Safety Ltd, 109B Allison Avenue, Teeside Industrial Estate, Thornaby, Middlesborough, TS17 9LY

If you'd like to know more, either email NDTG or phone them directly on 01442 217144

NDTG expands its training coverage into Gibraltar

UK demolition training leads the World so it was no surprise that when the Gibraltar government wanted to train their Technical Services Department in the management of demolition projects they decided to contact NDTG.

The initial contact was made to Group Manager Sophie Cox in 2010 who proposed an amended version of the NDTG Demolition for Clients course written by John Woodward at C&D. Full details of the course content, learning objectives and learning outcomes was forwarded to the government for approval.


Despite the need for the course, funding had to be secured. It took four years for that to be achieved and a date to be set. In that time Sophie Cox had handed over all negotiations to Kaila Francis who was left with the job to win the order and arrange delivery of the course as required.

After many emails back and forth Kaila managed to agree the course dates of 3rd-6th February 2014 and then arranged for John Woodward to fly out to "The Rock" and deliver the training.


The training was well received, particularly the group work sessions that can be seen in the attached photos and video, and feedback indicated that the course was excellent, so much so that the Government are now negotiating with Kaila for further courses (Demolition Supervisor and Simulator) over the next twelve months.

Terry Quarmby discussed the current state of the demolition industry

There's an excellent article from Dr. Terry Quarmby outlining the demolition industry of today and how the NFDC, IDE and NDTG fit into the scheme of things. You can read it directly in your web browser simply by clicking on the link below:

http://demolition-nfdc.com/media-nfdc-yii/files/NFDC%20-%20Planning%20and%20Building%20Control%20Today%20.pdf

IDE Vice President Duncan Rudall co-facilitates NDTG Demolition Manager Course in January

Since it's inception the NDTG Demolition Manager Course has been delivered by John or Roy Brown, but changes are afoot in 2014 as Duncan Rudall is joining John on the January intake in Birmingham with a view to assisting with revising the course content and delivering future courses.

NDTG and C&D have agreed that the course requires updating and it will, therefore, be updated after the January intake with Duncan assisting with the update following his attendance on the course as a co-facilitator.

Duncan is a self employed demolition trainer and consultant who works closely with C&D to deliver quality training throughout the UK.

The photograph shows Duncan receiving his IDE Vice President scroll from current IDE President Steve Jack.