Over 150,000 construction workers were trained in three weeks using an online training programme from the Construction Industry Federation and GoContractor.
The induction programme was developed by the CIF and was rolled out in three weeks and enabled construction employees to clearly understand their on-site responsibilities in terms of safe working.
Since the course started on April 21, 153,000 workers have been issued with a ‘digital card’ to show that they have successfully completed the course.
Dermot Carey, Director CIF Safety & Training, said: “The turnaround to deliver the course with GoContractor was achieved with great speed, and we demonstrated that a very high volume of people can undertake meaningful online training in a competent manner over a short time-frame.
“The validation element was extremely important to us and knowing that the person who was undertaking the course was the same person presenting the digital card on-site, demonstrated that what was being offered was a very robust solution.”
John Naughton, CEO, GoContractor continued: “We are pleased to be involved in this very effective programme with the CIF which has been material in getting the construction sector back to work.
“Our product takes a traditional in-person process and turns it into something that can be done completely online.
“The new CIF C19 induction makes the whole process infinitely more convenient for all involved. “We hope we are playing a meaningful part in ensuring that building sites are a safe place to return to work.”
