Sussex Transport runs many training courses to help those working – or wishing to work- in the construction industry further their career. The Slinger Signaller course is one of our most popular. Our previous blog post looked at the Slinger Signaller role and its responsibilities. But what qualifications do you need to become a Slinger Signaller? And do you need to go on a Slinger Signaller course to get a job? Let’s find out. Slinger Signaller Qualifications There are several

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A Slinger Signaller is one of the most critical roles on a construction site (also now used on any industrial site where a crane is involved). Not only do they have to have excellent organisational skills, but observation and concentration skills are also paramount to ensure crane operators and other site personnel are kept safe. Sussex Transport offers a fantastic range of training courses with industry-recognised certifications, including qualifications for Slinger Signallers. If you want

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You may recall the work we did last year with the FoodPioneers and their Bee's and Sea's project. The events were a great success and we cant wait to see what this year brings for our local pollinators. But we wanted to share a little news from the team just to keep those interested parties up to date. So... without further ado, below is the group's most recent project update. With our natural environment in crisis, pollinators in decline, and many social issues intensifying post-pandemic,

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OK, so picture the scene: you've got your HGV license, and now you're wondering if it's worth getting Hiab (lorry loader) qualified. You might have spoken to a few people who 'learnt on the job'. They'll say that's the best way to learn, but to operate a hiab crane/lorry loader you must have a 'hiab' qualification or Allmi certificate. Well, there’s no doubt that gaining practical experience is an important part of perfecting Hiab (or Lorry Loader) operations.  But in this blog, we'll look

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From Sussex to Glasgow, and the stunning Scottish Event Campus. This was the first time driver Simon had been to the SEC and we've all had a bit of a peek at the beautiful venue since he fired these photos across. Did you know the SEC has five interconnected exhibition and meeting spaces, the iconic 3,000 seat SEC Armadillo and a more recent addition, the OVO Hydro. A 14,300 capacity concert, sporting, and special events arena. They've got big plans for the site and we can certainly see

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