by Rebecca | Mar 2, 2022 | Telecoms
BS 7985 is a term used in rope access to describe a standard that training and practice should meet. What does BS 7985 mean and why does it matter? What is BS 7985? BS 7985 is the code of practice that provides advice on the duties placed on employers, employees, and...
by Rebecca | Jan 13, 2022 | Telecoms
Rope access technicians are trained to carry out a range of tasks from cleaning to installation works at heights, whilst suspended from a rope. Technicians who are trained in rope access are in demand in industries such as telecommunications and construction because...
by Rebecca | Nov 18, 2021 | Telecoms
If you’re bored of your office job, love climbing, travelling, and working as part of a team – tower climbing could be for you. POD speaks to Craig Bytheway – who has been climbing in the telecommunications industry for over 6 years – about how to become a...
by Rebecca | Sep 6, 2021 | Telecoms
On Monday 2nd August Pod Training and Consultancy welcomed our first group of telecoms apprentices, who started an 18-month tower climbing journey. This apprenticeship scheme has been developed in collaboration with Exeter College and will see 8 apprentices embark on...