How Do I Get a Green CSCS Card? The Complete 2026 Step-by-Step Guide
If you’re looking to start a career in construction, one of the first questions you’ll probably ask is: “How do…
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Is Asbestos Awareness Training a Legal Requirement?
If you work in construction, maintenance, refurbishment, demolition, or any trade where you may come into contact with older buildings,…
How Often Do Construction Workers Need Refresher Training?
Construction is one of the UK’s most highly regulated industries, with health and safety playing a crucial role in every…
Can You Work on Site Without a CSCS Card?
One of the most common questions asked by people entering the construction industry is: “Can you work on site without…
SMSTS vs SSSTS: Which Course Do You Need?
If you’re looking to progress your career in construction, you’ve probably come across two of the industry’s most recognised health…
What Is the CITB Health & Safety Awareness Course?
If you’re planning a career in construction or need a CSCS Labourer Card, you’ve probably come across the CITB Health…
CSCS Cards Explained: everything you need to know
If you work in construction or are looking to start a career on site, you’ve probably heard of a CSCS…
TVCTA Golf Day 29th July 2026
Following last years success the event will be held at Calcot Golf course in Reading again with BBQ For this…
Apprentice of the year winners
The winners of last years Thames Valley Construction Training Association Apprentice of the year from Morris & Blunt and Moorland…
2026-2027 Diary
Our Quarterly meetings will be held at Sonning Golf Course. We want these meetings to be of interest to members,…
National Careers Week
We have over 40 apprentices in our member companies and offer advice and help. We work very closely with local…
Apprentice Competition 2026 – Forms now out
The application forms for this years TVCTA apprentice of the year are now out and with member companies. The closing…
Building Safety Act Presentation
Paul Nash FCIOB Past President of the CIOB is coming along to the TVCTA meeting on 18th March 2026 to…
Business Growth in 2026
Planning business growth in 2026 is hard when you’re busy delivering work day to day. Thames Valley Construction Training Association…
No 5 Charity
TVCTA has helped our Chosen Charity No 5 in Reading exceed their target in the period when Just Giving doubled…
Group Training Officer Talking to Students
Yesterday our Group Training Officer Paul Bayley spoke to a group of construction students at New meaning Training in High…
CITB Withdraw of Funding to Training Groups
The CITB yesterday informed all Training Associations like ours, which they have been supporting for many years, that from the…
Reading Santa Run
Our Chairman is getting festive for a great cause!🎄 On 7th December, Mark Barrett will be donning his Santa suit…
Apprentice Competition 2026
Following the success of last years Apprentice competition it has been decided to run the competition again next year in…
AGM 2025
This years AGM was held Thursday 6th November at Stanlake Wine Estate near Twyford. We had a very good AGM…
First Aid Course, Sindlesham, Reading
On 24th September, 10 delegates from our member companies are attending a 1 Day First Aid Course at Sindlesham, Reading.…
Our members winning amazing trips abroad to support charities
On Sunday the 7th September three TVCTA members apprentices Josh, from Moorlands Heritage with Jack and Rob from Morris +…
Apprentice Competition 2025
In past before Covid, the Association ran an Apprentice competition with the winner then going on to carry out overseas…
Charity Golf Day 23rd July 2025
We have a change of venue, next year the event will be held at Calcot Golf course in Reading, slight…
Construction Industry Accident Figures
138 workers killed in work-related accidents in 2023/24. Fatal injuries to workers by main industry (2023/24) The construction and agriculture,…
Diary Dates for 2025/26
Currently these meetings will be held at Sonning Golf Course. We want these meetings to be of interest to members,…
TVCTA Charity Golf Day 18th September 2024
TVCTA Charity Golf Day This was held on Wednesday 18th September 2024 Sonning Golf Club Charity being supported is No.5…