1. Scottish Building Apprenticeship and Training Council Friday 20 June 2014 Stirling Management Centre Paul Mitchell – SBATC Registrar

2. Content Introduction of SBATC / CSCS Card Update on training material being developed to support the card Implementation of SBATC / CSCS card CPD opportunity for staff in centres / EV focus on health and safety units

3. CSCS / SBATC Cards Red ‘Apprenticeship’ smartcard – designed to reflect the needs of Scottish apprentices – 4 year duration SBATC logo on reverse of card – verifying indenture

4. CSCS / SBATC Cards Both SVQ level 2 and SVQ level 3 apprentices will receive the card Apprentices commencing off-the-job training in autumn 2014 Exceptions; Plant Operatives (CPCS) Scaffolders (CISRS) Demolition (CCDO)

5. CSCS / SBATC Card Initiative No requirement to undertake Health, Safety and Environment touch screen test Apprentices will benefit from a CSCS approved Health and Safety training day delivered by centres towards the beginning of training Apprentice must have experienced training and be fully registered to receive card

6. Photographs + Attendance Photograph required for CSCS card; Exploring possibility of utilising matriculation card Photo specifications Attendance information required Information uploaded to the SBATC database and accessed by CSCS to produce card Managing Agent and Centre involvement

7. Alterations to Registration Process Registration fee increased to £90 (£75 + VAT) from Monday 30 June 2014 SBATC to underwrite costs for candidates who are registered before 30 June 2014 for August / September college start 26 week window available to employers to register apprentice to be reduced to just 8 weeks for all apprentices starting on / after Monday 30 June 2014 Amendment to the probationary period term of employment

8. CSCS Approved Training Material Consultation Enforcement Methodology Hazardous substances Working at height Understanding safety signs and signals Excavation and confined spaces Working with electricity Using hand-held tools Mobile plant and vehicles Law Exposure to noise and vibration Fire Using personal protective equipment Manual Handling Using personal hygiene facilities

9. CPD Opportunity SBF successful in submitting bid to CITB Growth Fund to support changes; Develop training material content Deliver Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) qualification to up to 50 college lecturers Unsuccessful in organising an SMSTS course in Spring for West of Scotland colleges External verification focus on staff qualifications How best to organise training courses?

10. SBATC Apprenticeship Awards Awards Ceremony in December 2014 Applications made online at: www.sbatc.co.ukwww.sbatc.co.uk Four Apprenticeship Categories: James Birnie Craft Apprentice of the Year Adult Apprentice of the Year Civil Engineering Apprentice of the Year Construction Apprentice of the Year

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