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CSCS Green Card Cost and Validity Explained (2025 Update)
Understanding the cost and validity of your CSCS Green Card is essential before booking your test or course. In this guide, we cover fees, duration,...
Top 10 Tips to Pass the CSCS Test First Time
Passing the CSCS test can be challenging, but with the right preparation, you can succeed on your first attempt. Here are our top tips for...
CSCS Green Card vs. Other CSCS Cards: What’s the Difference?
Choosing the right CSCS card can be confusing for construction workers. This guide explains the differences between the CSCS Green Card and other CSCS cards,...
How to Become a Licensed CCTV Operator in Manchester: Step-by-Step Guide
If you’re interested in becoming a CCTV operator in the UK, you’ll need to complete official training and obtain a licence from the Security Industry...
The Benefits of Taking an SIA CCTV Course in Manchester
If you’re considering a career in the security industry, completing an SIA CCTV course is one of the best ways to stand out to employers. With the...
How to Prepare for the CSCS Green Card Test: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you’re planning to start a career in construction in the UK, getting your CSCS Green Card (Labourer Card) is one of the first essential...
Why Passing the CSCS Health and Safety Test is Crucial for Construction Workers
Working safely on construction sites is an absolute priority for everyone involved in the industry. The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card is a widely...
How long does an SIA course take?
If you’re interested in starting a career in the private security industry, your journey begins with the right training Working in a private security role...
Which SIA licence is best?
There are two types of SIA licence, and anyone working in the private security industry in the UK must hold the licence type appropriate for...
What is the difference between frontline and non-frontline SIA licences?
To work in the private security industry in the UK, you are required by law to hold an SIA licence relevant to your role. SIA...
How Hard is the SIA Door Supervisor Exam?
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is responsible for enforcing high standards within the UK’s private security industry.  One way they achieve this is by...
How to renew an SIA licence
Security Industry Authority (SIA) licences are only valid for three years, after this time, individuals that wish to continue working within the private security sector...
Can I get an SIA licence with a criminal record?
Possessing an SIA (Security Industry Authority) licence is a key requirement for anyone that wishes to work in the private security sector in the UK....
Functional Skills qualification in English
Functional Skills qualification in English Select one of the options below Bronze £250 Exam only Exam taken in centre: Manchester, Birmingham or London (Includes paper...
How much is a first aid course?
First aid is not only one of the most important skills a person can have; it is also an essential qualification for many workplaces. Accidents...
How to spot a fake SIA licence?
In the UK alone, there are currently over 378,000 SIA active licence holders, but in recent years there has been an increase in individuals being...
What is an SIA door supervisor?
As demand for private security services grows in the UK, now is a great time to start a career in the industry. According to a...
What needs to be included in a first aid kit?
As stated by The Health and Safety Regulations 1981, all UK businesses are legally required to have first aid kits and arrangements in place. In...