What Is the CITB Touchscreen Test and Who Needs to Take It? If you’re looking to work in construction, you may have been told that you need to pass the CSCS test before you can apply for your card. The test is officially known as the CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test. It is…
CITB Tests and Courses Available at PCF Training & Consultancy At PCF Training & Consultancy, we offer a range of CITB tests and construction training options designed to suit different needs — whether you’re just starting out or progressing your career. Our services include: CITB touch screen tests Support with CSCS card applications Health &…
Sometimes the only thing standing between a great business and a great contract is the right support. At PCF Training & Consultancy Solutions Ltd, we help businesses navigate the complexities of tendering — from health and safety accreditations to bid writing and compliance checks. Success Story: JMB Maintenance Ltd. JMB Maintenance Ltd. approached us seeking…
Redundancy can be stressful, and we’ve noticed more people sharing their experiences on LinkedIn lately. Even if you haven’t been affected yourself, someone in your network might be. That’s why PCF Training & Consultancy Solutions Ltd wants to share an important opportunity for those impacted by redundancy in Wales. Who Can Apply? If you’re aged…
At PCF Training & Consultancy Ltd, we help people get job-ready for the construction industry with practical, accredited training. One example of our programmes is our 4-Day Construction Pathway, designed to equip learners with essential skills and qualifications to confidently enter site work. Delivered at our modern training centre in Caerphilly (CF83 3ED), this pathway…
PCF Training & Consultancy Solutions Ltd is proud to announce the launch of its new Community Interest Company: PCF – Putting Communities First CIC, a not-for-profit organisation focused on empowering individuals across Caerphilly and the wider South Wales region with the skills, confidence, and support needed to gain sustainable employment or progress in their careers.…
We’re proud to congratulate three dedicated professionals who have recently completed their ProQual Awarding Body NVQ Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Health & Safety Leadership & Management: Tyler Lee Gil Welsh – HSE Manager, Amnitec Emma Meredith, CertIOSH – Senior Compliance & H&S Officer, Tai Gogledd Cymru | North Wales Housing Sebastian Hibbert – Compliance…
When your flagship product is called Butty Bach – meaning “little friend” in Welsh – it says a lot about your values: friendly, approachable, reliable. That’s exactly the kind of on-site Health & Safety support we believe in delivering. At PCF Training & Consultancy, we’re proud to deliver accredited training that supports health and safety…
We were delighted to welcome a team from Prichard Holdings Ltd. – one of Wales’ most established contractors – to our training centre on Saturday for their UKATA Awareness and Non-Licensed Tasks training. They were a brilliant team, polite, engaged, and a real pleasure to have with us. Our trainers enjoyed working with such a…
We recently welcomed the team from FireRite to PCF Training & Consultancy, where they successfully completed their UKATA Asbestos Awareness and Non-Licensed Asbestos Training. This training ensures operatives understand how to identify asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), assess risk, and follow correct procedures to remain compliant and safe on site. Supporting Compliance Under COSHH Under the Control…
We are delighted to welcome Karen Thomas as our new Health & Safety Consultant. With over 25 years’ experience supporting organisations across the transport and leisure sectors, Karen brings a strategic yet hands-on approach, helping businesses implement practical safety solutions that are both compliant and commercially focused. Karen provides consultancy support across: Safety management systems…
PCF Training & Consultancy Ltd. Launches New CITB Touch Screen Test Centre in Caerphilly PCF Training & Consultancy Ltd is proud to announce the opening of its brand‑new CITB‑approved Touch Screen Test Centre within its Caerphilly Training Centre. Learners can now access CITB tests, QNUK‑accredited courses, and full CSCS card packages all under one roof,…
Construction company fined after worker left paralysed A £40,000 fine was issued after a worker fell through a ceiling during a house renovation. The worker had been installing first-floor joists alone when he slipped and fell from the first to the ground floor of the house. He spent nearly 5 months in hospital, having sustained…
NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) qualifications are designed to recognise the skills and competencies of individuals in the workplace, providing practical and work-oriented education. Unlike traditional academic qualifications, NVQs are flexible and can be tailored to the learner’s specific job role and career goals, offering an alternative to classroom-based learning. One of the key benefits of…
Magistrates have fined a facilities management (FM) company £20,000 for failures that led to the disturbance of asbestos fibres at a primary school. The fine is the maximum that is available to magistrates for a breach of health and safety regulations, including those covering construction work. The prosecution is the latest reminder of longstanding concerns…
We are delighted to have recently gained ProQual membership and are now offering NVQ Level 6 / 7 qualifications for H&S Management. Gain a Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice or a Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Health and Safety Leadership and Management. Contact us to find out more or…
Over the past few years, the landscape of health and safety at work has undergone a profound evolution, reflected in legislation, societal shifts and advancements in workplace practices. Beginning with safety regulations and reactive measures, the conversation surrounding occupational health and safety has expanded to encompass broader notions of employee well-being, inclusive organisational cultures and…
We’ll be on Stand No 20 at the South Wales Safety Groups Alliance Conference Wednesday, 17th April at Swansea Stadium (Liberty), come and see us, it will be another great event ! The conference will be a celebration of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 being enacted some Fifty years ago. It begins…
What is likely to happen to occupational safety and health in the next fifty years? We’ll be on Stand No 20, at the South Wales Safety Groups Alliance Conference on 17th April at Swansea Stadium (Liberty), come and see us to find out, it will be another great event ! Find out more about the…
We’re pleased to confirm that Paul Chappell is now an accredited RPE Fit Test Provider (Qualitative Face Fit Testing) under the HSE backed Fit2Fit scheme Should employers have a need for Qualitative Face Fit Testing be sure to select from those who are meeting this standard. Do I need to Fit Test my workforce? Yes…