Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme (SEATS)
2024-06-06 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/London) | Luddon Training Centre, Balmore House, 1497 Balmore Rd, Glasgow, G23 5HD
This course is designed to meet the basic environmental knowledge that the sub-contract chain are required to prove to major contractors, and covers the environmental aspects of the new HS&E touch screen test. The course will bring the candidates environmental and sustainability knowledge up to date by giving a thorough overview of the subject, relevant legislation and industry best practice.
Course content

Best practice techniques and legal compliance
The environment and why it matters
Environmental management systems
Waste management
How to be a good neighbour: statutory nuisance,communication
Archaeology and heritage
Energy and resources
Being a responsible contractor.

Certification
CITB Site Safety Plus certificate certificate will be valid for 5 years
Refresher
CITB renewable 5 years

Plant and Vehicle Marshalling
2027-11-19 12:00 - 2027-11-27 13:00
Course Duration
Days: 1 – 3 (last day for testing)
Attendees
1 – 3

Course Summary

Duties, role and responsibilities and any limitations of those marshalling the movement of plant and vehicles in various situations
Hierarchy of control measures for plant and vehicle movement and the requirements of a work traffic management plan
Legislative requirements and procedures relating to plant and vehicles accessing/egressing for the public highway and the effect on other road users
Types, attributes, limitations, hazards and stability factors on different plant and vehicles relevant to the occupational area or sector
Factors of driver visibility for different plant and vehicles
Ground conditions, proximity hazards and weight limits and the affect these have on operations of plant and vehicles
Safety positions for a marshaller and other personnel
Communication methods and how to pass information on to drivers/operators and other personnel involved
Safe systems of work, exclusions zones, PPE and resources required to marshal
Marshalling plant and vehicles to an exact location using an approved code of signals and marshalling to support the duties of the plant operator

Certification
Trained Operator Card – Valid for 2 years.

Refresher Period
The Trained Operator Card is not renewable (see follow-on courses below).

Recommended Follow-On Courses
Vocational Qualification (VQ) in Plant Operations (SCQF Level 5) in Plant and Vehicle Marshaling is achieved within 2 years of gaining a Trained Operator Card. A Competent Operator Card, for this category, can be applied for upon achievement of the relevant VQ. The Competent Operator Card is valid for 5 years and is renewable.

Ride on Roller
2024-09-09 - 2024-09-13
Course Duration
Days: 1 – 5 (last day for testing)
Attendees
1 – 3
Course Objectives
By the end of the course the operator should be able to:
Compact on inclines.
Site and operate machine safely in response to given tasks.
Recognise defects and hazards that affect road roller motions.
Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under relevant legislation.
Demonstrate an understanding of compaction, frequency and amplitude.
Operate machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers’ manual and instructions and accepted good practice.
Course Summary
Compact around radius
Relevant regulations/legislation
Emergency controls
Introduction to machine
Controls and instruments
Limitations of use
Refuelling procedures
Pre-start inspection/maintenance
Set the roller for compaction duties
Manoeuvre in confined areas using forward and reverse direction
Compact different materials to given instructions
Compact up to supported and unsupported edges
Procedures when compacting on inclines
Theory Test Preparation
Certification
Trained Operator Card – Valid for 2 years.
Refresher Period
The Trained Operator Card is not renewable (see follow-on courses below).
Recommended Follow-On Courses
Vocational Qualification (VQ) in Plant Operations (SCQF Level 5) on Road Roller is achieved within 2 years of gaining a Trained Operator Card. A Competent Operator Card, for this category, can be applied for upon achievement of the relevant VQ. The Competent Operator Card is valid for 5 years and is renewable.

Forward Tipping Dumper
2024-09-13 08:00 - 17:00
Course Duration
Days: 1 – 5 (last day for testing)
Attendees
1 – 4
Course Objectives
By the end of the course the operator should be able to:
instructions and accepted good practice.
Operate the machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers’ manual and
Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under relevant legislation.
Position dumper for loading from and discharging into, excavations.
Understand the causes of instability of dumper and load.
Operate safely under varying site conditions.
Carry out a pre-start inspection.
Course Summary
Use of stop blocks
Position for loading
Relevant regulations/legislation
Travelling on inclines
Refuelling procedures
Introduction to machine
Hill starts
Controls and instruments
Pre-start inspection/maintenance
Driving, loading and unloading
Use of various types of skips
Theory Test Preparation
Certification
Trained Operator Card – Valid for 2 years (non renewable).
Refresher Period
The Trained Operator Card is not renewable (see follow-on courses below).
Recommended Follow-On Courses
Vocational Qualification (VQ) in Plant Operations (SCQF Level 2) on Forward Tipping Dumper is achieved within 2 years of gaining a Trained Operator Card. A Competent Operator Card, for this category, can be applied for upon achievement of the relevant VQ. The Competent Operator Card is valid for 5 years and is renewable.

Emergency First Aid
2024-09-17 08:30 - 17:00
The Aim of the Course
The Emergency First Aid at Work course provides basic training for people who are required to be emergency first-aiders within the workplace.
Course Objectives
Enable the emergency first aider to render the initial help necessary to give a casualty treatment for sudden injury or illness, until more professional help arrives.
Course Summary
Candidates will participate in theory lessons and practical demonstrations / exercises, all of which are highlighted by the use of OHP & Videos covering:
Resuscitation
Control of Bleeding
Care of the Unconscious Casualty
Communications
Topics relevant to client’s workplace
Who Should Attend The Course?
Personnel selected to be emergency first aiders.
Certification
First Aid Industry Body (FAIB) Approved Certification

Abrasive Wheels
2024-10-01 08:30 - 12:00
Course Duration
Days: 0.5
Attendees
1 – 8
Course Objectives
By the end of the course the delegate should be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under relevant legislation.
Select and mount appropriate disc/wheel for the work in hand.
Correctly use the machine/s.
Dress the wheel.
Course Summary
Relevant regulations/legislation
Introduction to the equipment
Practical use of machine/s
Hand Arm Vibration
Cutting and grinding of various objects with various machines
Hazards and precautions to be observed when using abrasive wheels and cutting discs
Dust suppression
Examination of abrasive wheels
Mounting of abrasive wheels
Personal Protective Equipment
Types and functions of wheels and discs
Selection, testing and mounting of wheels and discs
Care, maintenance, transport, handling and storage of wheels and discs
Certification
Luddon Construction Ltd Certificate – Valid for 3 years.
Refresher Period
Abrasive Wheels / Cutting Discs (Stihl Saws) Refresher Course after 3 years.
Any Other Relevant Information
Certification will be issued for various types of machine/s covered during training i.e. hand-held petrol cutter and/or angle grinder etc.

Manual Handling
2024-10-01 13:00 - 17:00
Course Duration
Days: 0.5
Attendees
1 – 8
Course Objectives
By the end of the course the delegate should be able to:
Demonstrate the correct method of manual handling of objects.
Understand their responsibilities under relevant legislation.
Demonstrate the practices of manual handling and lifting as described in The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.
Course Summary
MHOR 1992
Relevant regulations/legislation
Duties of employees
Duties of employers
Introduction to manual handling
Principles of good movement
Types and causes of injury
Anatomy of the spine
Theoretical examination
Identifying the load
Mechanical aids
Task analysis
Practical application of lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying
Certification
Luddon Construction Ltd Certificate – Valid for 3 years.
Refresher Period
Manual Handling Awareness Refresher Course after 3 years.
Any Other Relevant Information
As all personnel are at risk of injury through carrying out manual handling tasks as part of their duties, this course can be adapted to suit all workplaces.

Asbestos Awareness
2024-10-02 08:00 - 12:00
Course Duration
Days: 0.5
Attendees
1 – 15
Course Objectives
By the end of the course the delegate should be able to:
Have an increased awareness of the nature and properties of asbestos and its effects on health, including the increased risk of lung cancer for asbestos workers who smoke
Be familiar with types, uses and likely occurrences of asbestos in buildings and where appropriate items of plant
Know how to avoid the risks from asbestos.
Have an awareness of the general legislation in relation to health and safety and asbestos in particular.
Procedures to be followed when coming into unintentional contact with ACM’s and an understanding of the appropriate emergency arrangements
Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under relevant legislation
Course Summary
Outline the properties, risks and its effects on health of asbestos exposure
Have a general knowledge of the types, uses and likely occurrences of asbestos and ACM’s in
buildings
How to avoid the risks from Asbestos
PPE
Outline of legislation relating to asbestos
Assessment
Certification
UKATA Certificate
Refresher Period
Asbestos Awareness refresher required annually

Asbestos Awareness - Refresher
2024-10-02 13:00 - 17:00

Confined Space
2025-03-27 08:00
Course Duration
1 Day
The Aim of the Course is to:
Give training and practical assessment for those persons who need to plan implement and work to safe working procedures and permits for confined space entry.
Course Objectives

Identify any hazards and associated risks involved when entering confined spaces.
Understand the current legislation and codes of practice for confined space entry.
Implement control measures such as ventilation, gas detection and monitoring to eliminate and reduce potential risks.
Select inspect, use and store personal protective equipment and site safety equipment.
Understand and work to entry permits and safe working procedures.
Work with escape breathing apparatus.
Implement the appropriate accident and emergency procedures.

Course Summary
Candidates will participate in theory lessons and practical demonstrations / exercises, all of which are highlighted by the use of Powerpoint presentation & Videos covering:

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Confined Spaces Regulations
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations.
Other current relevant regulations.
Confined space hazards and associated risks
Safe working procedures and entry permits
Gas detection
Use of escape breathing apparatus
Access equipment, winches and lifelines
Hygiene procedures
Accident and emergency procedures
Practical exercises

Who Do We Recommend Attends The Course?
All personnel who are directly involved in the planning, supervision and execution of work in confined spaces such as manholes, shafts, chambers, sewers, tanks etc.
Certification
Luddon Construction Ltd Certificate – Valid for 3 years.

Cat and Genny
2024-04-29 08:00 - 17:00
Course Duration

Days: 1

Attendees

1 – 8

Course Objectives

By the end of the course the delegate should be able to:

Identify different types of underground services.
Use pipe and cable locators. (CAT & Genny 3+ and 4+)
Safely operate a basic Cable Avoidance Tool and Genny.
Demonstrate an awareness of methods concerning the detection of underground services.
Select and understand cable plans.
Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under relevant legislation

Course Summary

Relevant regulations/legislation
Review of HSG 47 Avoiding Danger from Underground Services
Identifying underground apparatus and supporting utilities
Map reading and identification of legends
Practical map scale of apparatus
DVD (Dead or Alive)
Trial holes
Introduction to CAT and Genny
DVD (CAT and Genny Training)
Locating cable run
Situations relevant to and injuries from, hitting different utilities

Certification

Luddon Construction Ltd Certificate for in-house courses.

Refresher Period

Cable Avoidance Refresher Course recommended after 3 years (for regular users).

SVQ in Controlling Lifting Operations: Supervising Lifts (SCQF Level 9)
2025-05-07 08:00 - 2030-05-07 17:00
Course Duration
There is no set time for the VQ achievement process to take; candidates can work towards gaining the award at their own pace.
Course Objectives
In order to complete this VQ the candidate must be able to:

Provide evidence of their own work proving competence in Controlling Lifting Operations: Planning Lifts.
Allow observation visits from assessor.
Undertake recorded professional discussions.

Units to be Achieved

Develop and maintain good working relationships.
Supervising lifting activities.
Maintain Systems for Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental Protection.
Co-Ordinate Work Control.
Allocate and Monitor the Use of Plant, Equipment or Machinery.
Maintain the Dimensional Accuracy of the Work.
Co-Ordinate Preparation for Site Operations.
Allocate Work and Check People’s Performance

Evidenced by

Work log books.
Photographs/DVD.
Work sheets and time sheets.
Oral questioning by the assessor.
Practical observations.
Recorded professional discussion.
Course certificates from previously attended related courses.
Witness testimony from management that is verified by an assessor.
Written question papers produced by the assessor to quantify knowledge.

Certification
SQA Certificate in Controlling Lifting Operations: Supervising Lifts (SCQF Level 9)
Any Other Relevant Information
Upon achievement of SVQ Lever 3and a Health, Safety and Environment Test for Supervisor’s the candidate can apply for a CPCS Competent Operator Card as Lift Supervisor. The CPCS Competent Operator Card is valid for 5 years and is renewable.

Mental Health First Aid
2025-05-27 - 2025-05-28
With so much change and uncertainty in the world, the need to support everyone’s mental health and wellbeing is greater than ever. That’s why our community is so powerful.
Mental Health First Aiders, also known as an MHFAiders®, are crucial to helping boost and support employee wellbeing as we adjust to a profoundly changed workplace environment.
Mental Health First Aiders develop the skills to spot the signs of a person experiencing poor mental health, and the confidence to start a conversation. They also learn about the tools to signpost them to appropriate support so that everyone can thrive.
Once someone has trained as a Mental Health First Aider they are certified for three years.

Fire Warden/Marshal
2024-04-29 08:00 - 17:00
1 Day
Delegates: 1 – 12
Description

The Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 requires that all employees have fire safety training to comply with these regulations

Course Aim

To provide the participants with – an awareness of the principals of fire prevention, how to deal with small fires and the safety procedures once a fire has been detected.

Objectives

On completion of the training the participant will be able to:

Identify fire extinguishers
Choose the correct extinguisher
Know fire evacuation procedures
Operate fire extinguishers correctly
Common causes of fire
Human behaviour

Assessment

At the end of the course the participants will be asked to do a short written test to confirm understanding and awareness.

Certification
Luddon Construction Ltd Certificate for in-house courses.
Refresher Period
Refresher Course recommended after 3 years.

EUSR Category 1 and 2: Locate Utility Services and Implement Safe Excavating Practices
2024-04-29 08:00 - 17:00
Duration
2 Days
Candidates: 3 – 6
This EUSR course combines both Category 1 – Locate Utility Services and Category 2 – Implement Safe Excavating Practices. It covers the training and assessments needed for safe detection and excavation of underground utility services, utilising recognised and approved methods.

This course is designed for managers, supervisors, safety professionals, and operatives who are responsible for overseeing or performing tasks involving the detection of underground services and safe excavation practices.
Course Content

How to interpret utility plan drawings, symbols, and coded information
The safe use of location equipment to detect a range of underground services
The hazards associated with underground services and how to mitigate risks
Effective site marking and preparation before excavation
Safe digging techniques using both hand tools and hand-held power tools

Certification
Candidates will receive an EUSR photo ID card detailing their qualification which is valid for 5 Years
