Is the NEBOSH National Diploma Worth It?
How Can the NEBOSH National Diploma Benefit Me? For years, the NEBOSH National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals has been an incredibly popular way for senior health & safety professionals to achieve a level 6 qualification in Health & Safety. Since being introduced in 1980, over 18,000 learners have completed this prestigious […]
What is QTLS? Is it Beneficial?
What is QTLS? Is it Beneficial? QTLS stands for Qualified Teacher Learning & Skills. It is not a course, but a professional status specifically for teachers within the further education sector. To gain QTLS you must have achieved a relevant qualification (for example the Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (FE & Skills), and passed through […]
The Compass Awards 2024
Compass recently celebrated the second annual Compass Awards that took place at Compass’ graduation ceremony at Warwick University. Highlights included a 3-course dinner, the graduation ceremony itself, and a silent auction to raise money for Compass’ chosen charity Papyrus, with the most anticipated part of the evening being the awards ceremony. Emotions and excitement ran […]
What Subjects Are Eligible Within the Government’s Targeted Retention Incentive Payments?
What Subjects Are Eligible as Part of The Government’s Targeted Retention Incentive Payments? It’s not just the construction industry that can transfer their experience and skills to a rewarding career in teaching. What are Targeted Retention Incentive Payments? This monetary incentive is part of the government’s drive to support schools and colleges to recruit and […]
Claim Up to £6000 and Turn Your Construction Experience into Teaching
Claim Up to £6000 and Turn Your Construction Experience into Teaching Sick of the stress of being on site? Want to use your skills to inspire the next generation of construction workers? If you’ve got industry experience and a passion for sharing your skills you could be a great further education teacher. Claim up to […]
CSCS Industry Accreditation Removal – What Do Site Managers Need To Do Before The End Of The Year?
All Industry Accreditation (IA) cards issued from 1st January 2020 will expire on 31st December 2024 and cannot be replaced using IA. Industry Accreditation, also known as grandfather rights, allowed workers to obtain CSCS cards based on the strength of an employers’ recommendation rather than the achievement of a recognised qualification. CSCS stopped issuing new […]
Compass Celebrates First Learner to Complete the Level 3 Certificate for Occupational Health Technicians
The qualification is aimed at those within Fire and Rescue Services who are required to identify and report on fire safety issues as part of their role.
Should Mental Health Be a Part of Your Health & Safety Plan?
Did you know that in 2022/23 1.8 million workers reported they were suffering from work-related ill health in, with approximately half of the cases down to stress, depression or anxiety. At Compass, we believe that employee mental health and wellbeing needs to be part of any successful business’ health and safety plan. Think about it […]
50 Years of the Health and Safety at Work Act – What Has it Accomplished?
“Back in my day, we didn’t have any of this health and safety nonsense.” Most people have heard colleagues, friends, or family express similar sentiments in regards to health and safety laws they may personally find restrictive. In 1974, the implementation of the Health and Safety at Work Act marked a significant milestone as the first major labour law to govern all workplaces. It also notably increased accountability for both employers and employees. However, in the last 50 years, how has the Health & Safety At Work Act affected workplaces in the UK? Let’s take a look at the facts.
How Useful is The NEBOSH Construction Certificate in Real Life Situations?
How useful is the NEBOSH Construction Certificate really when it comes to real-life situations? Craig Hallsworth, who completed the NEBOSH Construction Certificate with Compass in 2023, shares the following experience.
