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GTE Training Academy specialises in CITB Site Safety Plus Courses | City & Guilds | NVQ training at our modern purpose built training facility in Portishead, Near Bristol.

31/08/2026

Looking to refresh your qualifications or start your construction journey? Our next series of live online CITB-approved courses is now open for booking.

Whether you're applying for your Green CSCS Card, refreshing your supervisor qualification, or developing your tunnelling knowledge, our experienced trainers deliver engaging, practical training with real industry insight.
Spaces are limited, so secure your place today.

📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.gteta.com

28/08/2026

🏗️ BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND – TIME TO DOWN TOOLS! 🦺

As we head towards the August Bank Holiday, we’d like to wish everyone across the construction, tunnelling and civil engineering industries a safe and enjoyable long weekend.

Whether you’re spending it with family, heading away, firing up the BBQ 🍔 or simply enjoying a well-earned break – make the most of it!

And for those keeping essential projects moving and working through the Bank Holiday – stay safe and thank you for keeping things going. 👷‍♂️👷‍♀️

From everyone at GTE Training Academy, have a fantastic Bank Holiday weekend! 💚

Work safe. Rest well. Come back refreshed.

26/08/2026

🚜 People and Plant Don't Mix Without Planning
Excavators, dumpers and telehandlers are essential on every construction site—but they also present one of the biggest risks.
Many incidents happen simply because pedestrians and plant occupy the same space.
Simple controls make a huge difference:
✅ Clearly segregated walkways
✅ Competent banksmen
✅ Good visibility
✅ Speed restrictions
✅ Eye contact before approaching moving plant
Everyone has a role to play in keeping sites safe.
Remember: operators can't always see you—even if you can see them.

21/08/2026

The UK is entering one of the biggest periods of infrastructure investment in decades. New roads, rail, tunnels, energy projects and housing developments will shape our communities and economy for years to come.

But delivering these projects isn't just about funding or equipment.

It's about people.

The future of construction depends on having a workforce that is skilled, competent and committed to working safely every single day. Investing in training, developing knowledge and maintaining high standards today will help ensure these projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the quality the industry demands.

At GTE Training Academy, we're proud to play a small part in helping construction and tunnelling professionals build the competence and confidence needed for the challenges ahead.

As another working week comes to an end, it's worth remembering that every successful project starts with people who never stop learning.

Have a safe and well-deserved weekend.

20/08/2026

🎉 We’re Loving the NEW CITB Health & Safety Awareness Course! 👷‍♂️👷‍♀️

We’re delighted to be delivering the new HSA course ahead of its mandatory introduction – and the feedback from our delegates so far has been fantastic! 💚

The updated course has a much more interactive and engaging approach, encouraging delegates to get involved, share experiences and really think about how health and safety applies to everyday life on site.

For us, training should never just be about passing an exam. It should be about keeping people engaged, building understanding and giving delegates knowledge they can actually take back to the workplace.

And judging by the feedback we’ve received so far, our delegates are enjoying the new format just as much as we are! 🙌

We’re really pleased to be getting ahead of the change and already delivering the new course before it becomes mandatory.

📚 CITB Health & Safety Awareness (HSA)
💻 Live online training
👷 Experienced industry trainers
⭐ Excellent delegate feedback

A new course, a more interactive experience, and the same commitment to quality training.

19/08/2026

🚨 Emergency First Aid at Work Course – Coming This October! 🚨

We’re looking to schedule an Emergency First Aid at Work course at our Portishead training centre at the beginning of October.

Are you a local business looking to provide your team with essential, potentially life-saving first aid skills? Come and join us!

✅ One-day accredited course
✅ Ideal for businesses of all sizes
✅ Practical, engaging training
✅ Convenient Bristol location

Register your interest today, and we’ll confirm the course date shortly.

📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.gteta.com

17/08/2026

🚧 Working at Height: A Harness Isn't Your First Line of Defence
When people think about working at height, the first thing that often comes to mind is a safety harness.
But did you know that a harness is actually one of the last control measures?
The safest approach is to prevent falls before they can happen.
✔ Can the work be completed from ground level?
✔ Can collective protection such as guardrails or podium steps be used?
✔ Is the equipment suitable and inspected?
✔ Is everyone competent to carry out the work safely?
PPE is important—but good planning saves more lives than any piece of equipment ever will.
At GTE Training Academy, we believe that understanding why we work safely is just as important as knowing how.
👇 What's the biggest working-at-height challenge on your site?

14/08/2026

The construction industry continues to evolve.
More women are building successful careers across engineering, project management, surveying, health & safety and tunnelling than ever before. A stronger industry is one that welcomes talent from every background.

12/08/2026

Midweek Thought🤔🤔

Construction isn't just about building structures.
It's about building careers.
Building confidence.
Building safer workplaces.
Building stronger teams.
Every project leaves a legacy far beyond the finished structure.

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Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

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