1: Welcome
EB and JC welcomed everyone to Double Tree Hilton Hotel and explained that today’s event was very much focused around “careers”.
Attendees
Committee
Julia Coak, Chair (Lynx Forecourts) Eileen Bird, Training Officer
Estell Guest, Treasurer
Paul Barton, L A Kattenhorn & Ptnrs
Steve Hale, Parchow Groundworks Kelly Marsh, Brymor
Steve Hale, Parchow.
Lena Coffin, Cousins/Campbell Smith – Note Taker
Members
Emily Horton, Aeropark Developments
Paul Broderick, Blaze Construction Maggie Stefaniak, bmJV
Chelcey Douglas & Tony Bodycombe, CDS Group
Esther Hardie, Carlton Civil Engineering
Lori Noble and Tony Jack, Hughes & Salvidge
Andy Campbell, Kier Highw
Kerry Barrington, Parson Ash
Jason Woodward and Nikki Trant, P T C
Janet Hutchinson, R & W Civil Engineering
Michelle Hartley, R W Armstrong
Vicky Lucas, Reside Construction Nicola Bunyan, Trant Engineering
Matthew Alexander, Welbro Project Mgmt
Speakers
Liz Steel and Laurence Stone, CITB Dave Richardson, CETC
Darryl Griffiths, CITB
Leon Course and Sara Warry, Solent Apprenticeship Hub
Apologies had been received from Mandy Phelps (Hexley); Sharron Hampson (PMC); Shelley Baxter (R Collard) and Jacqueline Mansfield, Wendage Pollution Control.
2. HCTA Update
Last Meeting Update
- All proposals for the March 2019 AGM had been accepted via the voting slip method. Members who have not voted should contact Eileen by return.
- Two new companies had joined the group – Campbell Smith (part of the Cousins Group via Lena Coffin) and bmJV (BAM and Morgan Sindall via Maggie Stefaniak)
- The annual subscription rate was looking to be increased in 2020 and this would be discussed with the committee. Update at next meeting. Action: Committee Members.
- Mental Health – still very much a hot topic as we move throughout 2019. EB confirmed that she had purchased a pack from Construction Industry helpline run by the The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity. Poster and leaflets displayed in meeting room. Talkbox Talks and videos had been circulated.
- Solent East Career Hub – Funding now secured for the West of the county. Anyone wishing for further information on the expansion of the Enterprise Advisor Network should contact EB directly.
- CITB Apprenticeship Officer – Darryl Griffiths was welcomed to the group. He now looks after Southampton and Eastleigh areas. A complete list of officers is available from EB.
- Card Schemes – tightening up of the scheme has resulted in some members being affected by the new rules for the Occupational Works Supervisor Level 3 NVQ. This qualification is aimed at specific trade supervision, not whole site or trade range supervision which would come under the Construction Site Supervisor Level 4 Diploma. Therefore, there is a need for the trade specifically being supervised to be recorded when achievement is being uploaded. There is an expectation that the person should have already achieved a Level 2 qualification in the trade they are supervising. This has been a big problem for those who achieved their qualification years ago and are now renewing for first or second time.
- Liz Steel confirmed that anyone wishing to clarify the situation for specific individuals can view the CITB website. She has sent information on the appeals process which is attached.
- ILM qualification Construction – EB asked for a show of hands for interested companies. 10/12 companies revealed. EB to pursue costs, dates, locations which will be subsidised. Action: EB
- Health & Safety Test – changed to the test come into force on 26th June 2019. Handout available from EB or search online.
- Funded Training – Many members have taken advantage of the £300.00 offered per company for subsidy towards training costs (17 no.). E-Learning courses have been purchased in bulk and available for all. Please contact EB to access.
- EB has been promoting Skills and Training Funds around the Group. Anyone with under 100 employees should take up this opportunity. Minimum fund available is £5k. Employers around the group contributed and confirmed how easy the process was. Please contact EB for further information.
- Health & Safety Test – changed to the test come into force on 26th June 2019. Handout available from EB or search online.
- Funded Training – Many members have taken advantage of the £300.00 offered per company for subsidy towards training costs (17 no.). E-Learning courses have been purchased in bulk and available for all. Please contact EB to access.
- EB has been promoting Skills and Training Funds around the Group. Anyone with under 100 employees should take up this opportunity. Minimum fund available is £5k. Employers around the group contributed and confirmed how easy the process was. Please contact EB for further information.
- Foreign Workers – EB confirmed that she and JC attended a very informative presentation on foreign workers and the changes coming into effect in January 2021. EB asked for a show of hands for interest in a similar presentation for a future meeting. All agreed to pursue this topic. Action: EB
- HSE Fees of Intervention – April 2019 up 19% to £154.00 per hour.
- HSE Inspections are focusing on Asbestos, Silica, Wood & Other dusts as well as Musculoskeletal injuries. One to Watch!
- Industry Influencers – NFB has added a group for their larger employers called NFB Major Contractors Group.
3. Dave Richardson – Speaker CETC
Presented to the group the training opportunities available from CETC who work in partnership with Fareham College. Copy slides are available from Eileen.
The new building which is expected to open in September will be offering courses as higher levels and beyond Civil Engineering.
4. CITB Update – Liz Steel
- Grants & Funding workshops had been held throughout April and had proven a success. Further events were being planned for October.
- New advisor has been recruited for North Hampshire and Surrey. Darren Lawrence starts Monday 17th June 2019. Action: EB – Invite to next meeting to be offered.
- ATO event was in Sussex recently which was attended by 20 training providers. Further events coming later in the year.
- CITB Careers Conference – invite for all on 17th July 2019 at Double Tree Hilton Hotel in Southampton (today’s venue).
- Laurence Stone local manager for the area promoted a further event for 18th July 219 at Ageas Bowl for employers and training providers to work together and look at the gap on training provisions. All welcome to attend.
- CITB Business Plan 2020 – plan updated which included the situation on CSCS, career focused events, qualifications and standards, training and development and the Big 6. Link https://www.citb.co.uk/about-citb/news-events-and-blogs/uk/2019/05/citb-sets-out-solutions-to-big-six-skills-challenges-for-the-construction-industry/
5. Leon Course – Speaker – Solent Apprenticeship Hub
Plans were revealed for the work the hub were undertaking. Copy of slides are available from Eileen.
6. Darryl Griffiths – Speaker – CITB Apprenticeship Officer
Update was provided on the national apprenticeship standards. Action: EB to issue the complete list.
7. Round Table Discussions
Round table discussion on HCTA involvement with Career and Apprenticeship work/promotion. Individual groups fed back and collated. Members felt HCTA should make a bid. Action: EB to analyse comments and the Committee to discuss and confirm two projects to bid for funding on. Update to follow at the next meeting.
8. A.O.B
No items were raised.
9. Next Meeting Dates
11th September 2019 – Basingstoke, Holiday Inn
11th December 2019 – Portsmouth, Marriott.