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Staying Safe In Shutdown Periods

We are fast approaching that time of year when site shutdowns take place for maintenance. It’s a crucial period for the industry and time is of the essence to minimise financial losses while production is suspended. While a well-planned relay of companies shutting down one after the other would be ideal, unfortunately it’s not the reality.

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Flying Through Storms – It’s No Fluke

When planes kept flying through recent storms, videos of breathtaking landings flooded the internet. 

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Connected Competence – Your Questions Answered

As you hear more about Connected Competence, you’ll no doubt have questions that you’d like answered. Here’s a round-up of the most commonly asked ones.

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Connected Competence Proves What Employers Want To Know

Do you ever get fed up of having to prove your skills – the ones you already have? You’ve been trained in your industry discipline for years now, yet each time you change jobs, you’re asked to provide proof of your skills. Annoying, isn’t it?

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Why Do I Need Connected Competence?

Depending on where you are in your career, you may have mixed feelings about Connected Competence. If you’re just starting out, it’ll be part and parcel of your training – but, if you’re a time-served worker, you might be wondering why you need to prove your competence… you’ve been doing the job for years, after all.

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Offering Opportunities To The Transient Workforce

A transient workforce is key to project-orientated industries. As supply and demand fluctuates, companies can call in extra workers on limited-time contracts when needed.

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How Easy Is It To Achieve Connected Competence?

The Connected Competence train is well on its way, and more and more people are joining the journey. From young people who are undertaking tests as part of their training, to highly experienced workers, people are realising the benefits of Connected Competence.

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