Fit Test Operator Training 26th September

A new course has recently been posted on the NDTG website. It is entitled Fit Test Operator Training - Qualitative and begins at 9:30am on the 26th September.

The training course is being held in Hemel Hempstead with the cost being £180 +VAT for members or £220 +VAT for non-members.

The course is aimed at those who are involved in the Qualitative Fit Testing process of personnel. The objective being to equip users with the skills and knowledge to be able to undertake qualitative fit testing.

The subjects covered as part of the course include:

• Regulations and Guidance
• The Purpose and Applicability of Fit Testing
• Procedures for Selection of Adequate and Suitable RPE
• Fit Factors and Protection Factors
• Examination Procedures for RPE
• RPE Training
• Correct Donning Procedures and Pre-Use Fit Checks
• Fit Test Procedures and Purpose of the Fit Test Exercises
• Capabilities and Limitations of the Fit Test Equipment Set up and Diagnostic checks
• PRACTICAL FIT TESTING
• Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
• Fit Test Failures
• How to Plan and Manage Face Fit Testing Programme
• Interpretation of Fit Test Reports
• Data Handling and Storage
• Questions / Summary

More information and a link to the reservation page can be found on the NDTG website.

NDTG launch face fit tester course

Following requests from members of the training group, NDTG have launched a new course for face fitting of masks.

The course will train persons in the correct fitting of face masks for dust and non notifiable asbestos work, and is similar to the C&D course that we ran last year to great success and that we repeat on a regular basis.

We would recommend that you book yourself onto the NDTG course as it will save time and money in the long run. Places are strictly limited so click through to the NDTG website and book your place now.

Source: NDTG

NFDC introduces a 3-day High Reach Training Course

The High Reach is a machine that has become so popular in recent years, you may be surprised not to find one on some demolition sites. The problem is, they can also be very dangerous if not used correctly.

With that in mind, the NFDC introduced the High Reach Guidance Notes document 5 years ago. But that's no longer enough, and a 3-day training course has officially be unveiled.

Here's the explanation of the course direct from the NFDC:

"Open to demolition plant operatives holding an A65B CPCS card for excavators with a working height up to 15 metres, the new three-day course is designed to introduce candidates to additional health, safety and legislation required when operating a demolition-adapted high reach excavator at working heights of up to 30 metres. The course indentifies methodology and additional structural awareness required when dismantling differing structures.

The course also covers specific machine controls and maintenance requirements based on an array of manufacturers’ operating manuals. Candidates will also visit a manufacturers’ premises where they will have the opportunity to operate the machine in a controlled environment."

The course starts on April 3rd, 2012 and will be limited to 8 candidates. After that, the course will be repeated regularly in the months that follow, so you and your staff should be able to secure places.

For more information visit the following 3 links:

High Reach Training Course Schedule
High Reach Training Course Content
High Reach Training Course Application Form

We are also delighted that C&D employees Duncan Rudall & John Woodward were chosen by the NFDC/NDTG to write the course.

Training course: Superinjunctions and how to deal with them

C&D launch another new training course- "Superinjunctions and how to deal with them"

Following many requests from C&D customers who want to remain anonymous we have decided to launch a new course covering all you need to know about Superinjunctions.

Course content includes:-

1. What is a Superinjunction?


2. Is a SuperDuperinjunction better than a Superinjunction?


3. Can anyone have a Superinjunction?


4. How can I get one and what will it cost?


5. What do I have to do to make sure that I need one?


6. Is a Superinjunction tax deductable?


7. Will the missus need to know?

Booking is via our new dedicated website www.itwasntmeguv.com or via email at dontgetfoundout@demolishdismantle.co.uk

The cost is £400.00 plus VAT or to you £200.00 and not a word to anyone ;-)

First Demolition Manager's five day training course a success

The Demolition Manager's five day training course was created to allow existing managers to focus on behavioural techniques, communication skills, waste management and environmental controls. It also puts an emphasis on sustainability in the work being carried out at their companies. There's also involves two days of virtual reality simulation at the ACT-UK Simulation Centre in Coventry.

The first group of 10 have just completed the new course, all of whom were Demolition Managers in the UK. According to Sophie Francis,NDTG training manager, it went very well:

"The Demolition Managers programme has been a huge success to help individuals expand their knowledge and skills. Although the course was designed specifically for demolition managers, we hope that it will help everyone to work more effectively on site."

The NDTG is hoping to run a further eight intakes of this project throughout 2011 [D&RI understands seven are confirmed]. The UK Contractors Group is pushing heavily for behavioural training and techniques through the supply chain, and we feel that the demolition industry is supporting this commitment through the ACT-UK Simulation Centre, as funded by CITB-ConstructionSkills. We would like to build on our successes by helping more demolition managers to obtain their CCDO cards with what has been an informative, relevant, and most of all, enjoyable programme of training."

Source: D&RI