Question 1

How do I book a course with Core Skills Development?

Accepted Answer

You can book individual places or enquire about closed group bookings directly through our website, by emailing info@coreskillsdevelopment.com, or by calling our training team on 01767 306186.

Question 2

Do you offer group discounts for corporate bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We offer competitive volume discounts for closed group bookings and corporate clients requiring recurring workforce training across our EUSR, NRSWA, IOSH, and Qualsafe portfolios.

Question 3

Where are your training courses delivered?

Accepted Answer

We deliver courses at our dedicated regional hubs serving Beeston, Bedford, Cambridge, Milton Keynes, and Luton. Additionally, many courses can be delivered directly at your site or online via live virtual classrooms and flexible e-learning.

Question 4

What is an EUSR card and how long is it valid for?

Accepted Answer

An Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR) card is an industry-recognised passport demonstrating safety and technical competence across gas, water, waste, and power networks. Most EUSR registrations (such as SHEA and National Water Hygiene) are valid for 3 years.

Question 5

How quickly will I receive my EUSR card after completing a course?

Accepted Answer

Upon successful completion, your trainer submits your results immediately. You will receive an official EUSR digital ID card and registration details, with physical cards dispatched shortly thereafter.

Question 6

What is the difference between an Operative and a Supervisor NRSWA qualification?

Accepted Answer

Operative courses (such as Units 1–7 & 9) qualify candidates to physically carry out excavation, backfilling, reinstatement, and traffic control. Supervisor courses (Units 1, 10–14 & 16) train candidates to audit, monitor, and sign off site work to ensure compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act.

Question 7

When do I need to renew my SWQR card?

Accepted Answer

Street Works Qualifications Register (SWQR) cards expire every 5 years. You must take the 1-day NRSWA Re-Assessment course for Operatives or Supervisors to renew your registration and maintain compliance on public highways.Street Works Qualifications Register (SWQR) cards expire every 5 years. You must take the 1-day NRSWA Re-Assessment course for Operatives or Supervisors to renew your registration and maintain compliance on public highways.

Question 8

Is IOSH Managing Safely suitable for non-safety specialists?

Accepted Answer

Yes. IOSH Managing Safely is designed for managers, supervisors, and team leaders in any sector. It provides practical, jargon-free tools to manage risks and improve workplace safety culture without requiring prior health and safety expertise.

Question 9

Which first aid course does my workplace legally require?

Accepted Answer

This depends on your workplace risk assessment. Small, low-risk environments often require the 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course, whereas higher-risk or larger workplaces require the comprehensive 3-day First Aid at Work (FAW) qualification.

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