Celebrating 'Women In Engineering Day' 23rd June
28/06/2021
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Alliance Learning Blog
Alliance Learning celebrates International Women in Engineering Day, spotlighting our apprentices and the 2021 #EngineeringHeroes theme.
IPAF ePAL: 'Game-changer' App Launching Soon
06/04/2021
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Alliance Learning Blog
Find out how IPAF's ePAL App will be a 'game-changer' for construction safety.
How to Increase Your Chances of Getting an Apprenticeship
16/11/2020
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Alliance Learning Blog
Find out how you can increase your chances of getting an apprenticeship with these helpful hints and tips.
Brand-new Bonus Scheme for Businesses to Hire Apprentices
14/07/2020
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Alliance Learning Blog
A guide to the Government's apprentice hiring incentive - up to £3,000 available to employers who take on a new apprentice.
Falls Begin On The Ground: Plan For The Safe Use of MEWPs
19/03/2019
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Alliance Learning Blog
Mobile Elevating Work Platforms are the safest option for working at height when properly planned, risk-assessed and operated by trained staff.
Breathe Easy: Face Fit Testing
06/11/2018
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Alliance Learning Blog
Why face fit testing matters: an introduction to the new ISO 16975-3:2017 standard for tight-fitting respiratory protective equipment.
Forklift Safety: Don't Blame The Machine
15/10/2018
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Alliance Learning Blog
As Safetember, the Fork Lift Truck Association’s annual forklift safety awareness campaign, drew to a close, it is time to discuss the challenges...
Interview Tips That Will Get You The Job
04/07/2018
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Alliance Learning Blog
We want to give everyone the best possible chance of making the best first impression to be successful in getting that job...
National Minimum Wage Increase For Apprentices
05/04/2018
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Alliance Learning Blog
From 1st April 2018, the Apprentice National Minimum Wage increased by 5.7 per cent from £3.50 to £3.70 an hour for Apprentices in their first year.
Multimillion-Pound Contracts Awarded for Apprenticeship Training
08/01/2018
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Alliance Learning Blog
Alliance Learning, along with 714 other training organisations, have been given a boost as the government begins awarding contracts...
Neil joins Alliance Learning as Business Development Advisor
13/12/2017
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Alliance Learning Blog
We would like to welcome you to our new Business Development Advisor, Neil Butcher! Neil joins Alliance Learning from Interserve where he undertook...
RTITB Testing – The Rules Are Changing!
08/09/2017
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Alliance Learning Blog
Take a look at the changes taking place regarding RTITB Testing from 1st September.
From The Top - Staying Safe When Working at Heights
08/08/2017
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Alliance Learning Blog
A serious workplace fall highlights the importance of proper supervision and training when working at height - key lessons for employers and apprentices.
Life and Death in Confined Spaces
02/08/2017
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Alliance Learning Blog
Take a look at our latest blog highlighting the dangers of working in confined spaces.
New Foundation Degree course launched in Bolton - for aspiring Early Years teachers
03/05/2017
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Alliance Learning Blog
Alliance Learning partners with the University of Bolton to launch a part-time Foundation Degree in Early Years for aspiring teachers in the region.
Alliance Learning CEO Julie Robinson to Join Judging Panel for E3 Business Awards
23/01/2017
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Alliance Learning Blog
Alliance Learning CEO Julie Robinson joins the judging panel for the E3 Business Awards, celebrating enterprise, education and employment in the region.
The Importance of Construction Safety
17/11/2016
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Alliance Learning Blog
Every year far too many construction workers suffer the consequences of inadequate health and safety practice.
Steel Erecting - Calling all High Flyers
03/11/2016
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Alliance Learning Blog
Do you want a career that’s fast paced, enjoyable but most importantly offers a unique ever changing working environment?
Are you doing enough to manage the risk of Confined Spaces?
03/11/2016
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Alliance Learning Blog
In this short blog I’d like to take a few moments to explain the legal requirements for working in and controlling confined spaces.