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How to Arrange Group Training for Staff

Training a whole team at once saves time and keeps everyone carded. Here is how to set it up.

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Group bookings make sense when several people need the same course, or when a new contract requires everyone to hold a particular card. Many courses can run at your premises, which cuts travel and downtime.

Setting it up

  1. List your peopleNames, roles and the cards they hold now, with expiry dates.
  2. Match roles to needsHS&E tests, green or blue cards, SSSTS for supervisors, plant categories for operators.
  3. Pick the formatOn site, at a centre, or live online.
  4. Agree datesAvoid critical points in your programme.
  5. Book and trackKeep a training matrix with renewal dates.

Courses often run as a group

CourseWho
CITB HS&E testNew starters and anyone due to renew a card
SSSTSChargehands and supervisors
SMSTSSite and project managers
NPORS plant testsOperators, often tested on your own machines

Keep one training matrix A simple spreadsheet with names, cards and expiry dates makes it easy to plan the next group booking before anyone's card runs out.

Next: planning a workforce training programme and funding options.

Mistakes when arranging group training

Group training saves time and money, but poor planning can disrupt sites.

  • Taking a whole team off site at once. Stagger dates to keep work going.
  • Mixed experience levels. Group people with similar needs.
  • Not confirming details. Names must match ID for certificates and cards.
  • No follow-up. Track certificates and expiry dates afterwards.

A worked example

A contractor needing ten operatives through the CITB test and a health and safety course could run two groups of five on different weeks, so each site keeps enough labour.

Your next steps

  1. List who needs what training.
  2. Group people by need.
  3. Plan dates around site work.
  4. Confirm names and ID.
  5. Track certificates afterwards.

Useful links

See construction coursesRead the CSCS card guideBook the CITB HS&E testAll construction guides

Training for your team with Coteca

Tell us how many people need training and what for. We will plan dates, book tests and handle card applications for the whole group.

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Frequently asked questions

Can training be delivered at our site?

Many courses and NPORS tests can be. Plant tests may need suitable machines and space.

Is there a minimum group size?

It depends on the course. Ask Coteca for options.

Can we mix roles in one group?

For general courses yes. Role-specific courses are better kept separate.

Do you handle card applications too?

Yes. Coteca can book tests and apply for cards for the group.

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