Breaking Ground Podcast: New Episode Now Live

Breaking Ground, a podcast collaboration between Ground Engineering Magazine and the Ground Forum, have released a new episode which is available for free listening:

Î Paul Nathanail, Carrie Rose & Ian Evans on Contaminated Land

Hosted by Steve Hadley, Breaking Ground covers a wide range of ground engineering related topics. Key themes include sustainability, design, commerce, diversity, health and safety, welfare, construction techniques, education, and industry challenges. Episodes also profile industry members' careers within the context of discussing industry issues, construction techniques and case studies.

Breaking Ground is available for free download on channels including Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. To listen to the podcast, click HERE.

For further information on the podcast or for podcast sponsorship opportunities please email gforum@ground-forum.org.uk.

SiLC Introduction Days

SiLC Introduction Days are open to all those who are considering applying to become a SiLC. They will provide an overview of the SiLC scheme, information on the assessment process and an opportunity to meet peers and discuss your application with SiLC Assessors. The examination now embraces the requirements of the NQMS, subject to success in the SiLC exam and at the professional interview becoming a SiLC will automatically result in becoming an SQP.

Delegates who attend the introduction will receive a £70 discount off their SiLC application fee.

SiLC Introduction Day dates:

4th July 2023

10th October 2023

If you cannot attend the specified dates (above) please email SiLC@SiLC.org.uk to be placed on a mailing list which will alert you when a future SiLC Introduction Day has been arranged. Your email will not be shared or used for anything other than for Introduction Day information.

SiLC Introduction Day fees for 2023 are:

Private Sector: £199.50 + VAT Total: £239.40

Public Sector: £147 + VAT Total: £176.40

Agenda

09:30 – 09:45

Welcome and Introductions

09:45 – 10:00 Introduction to SiLC and its importance in promoting standards, demonstrating competence, and supporting better regulation

10:00 – 10:40

The road to SiLC & SQP registration

10:40 – 10:50 Break

10:50 – 11:05

11:05 – 11:20

11:20 – 11:30

11:30 – 11:45

The Code of Practice

The NQMS and SQP

The exam. Examples of questions and answer guidelines

Questions raised by delegates

11:45 – 12:15 Break

12:15 – 13:00

Data assessment and lessons learnt from past exams (optional)

To book, please download the Introduction Day booking form from the SiLC website and send through to SiLC@SiLC.org.uk

Important dates for the next SiLC exam round

Visit the SiLC website or contact SiLC@SiLC.org.uk to find out more about applying to become a SiLC.

Becoming a SiLC/SQP | Specialist in Land Condition Register Ltd (SiLC)

Deadline for Applications: Friday 1st September 2023

Written test: Monday 11th September 2023 – Monday 9th October 2023

Marking: Monday 16th October 2023 – Monday 6th November 2023

Interviews: Monday 20th November 2023 – Monday 4th December 2023

Results : w/c Monday 8th January 2024