NEBOSH CERTIFICATE FOR £499 + VAT - ONE OFF SPECIAL OFFER

In addition to some of our other promotions we have an one off opportunity to complete the NEBOSH General Certificate on a block study programme for £499.00 +VAT.

This offer is only available on this course starting 7th June and connot be used with any other offer.

The programme commences on 7th June for week one, 21st June for week two, and the exams will be held 1st / 2nd July. 

Call 01909 504747 for more information and a booking form. First come first served!
 

Call 01909 504747 for more information and a booking form.  First Come First Served!

 “Skills are a key part of our plan for economic recovery, and an urgent challenge. This country’s future can only be built by people who have the skills demanded by modern work in a globalised economy. Skilled people are more productive, they are more innovative, and they build stronger businesses. Skills give individuals wider options; they climb higher, earn more and get more work out. And skilled people are the foundation of successful businesses.” Lord Peter Mandelson, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills

Monday 1st February 2010 East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham Two FREE half day conferences: 9.15am-1.30pm and 12.30pm-4.00pm

The East Midlands business support organisations invite local businessess to attend a half day conference with a difference. You will have the opportunity to hear from other employers and employees, supported by their business adviser or provider, their experiences and benefits to accessing Government funded services to develop the skills of their workforce and contribute to the regeneration of the local economy.

The keynote speaker, Mark Gallagher from Cosworth and Formula One will share his inspiration in leadership, motivation and teamwork. There will also be an opportunity to attend a skills surgery -direct face to face contact with an adviser who will arrange to visit you and explain what is available to your organisation, where the funding can be accessed and which providers can deliver the quality provision your business requires along with workshops and exhibitors.

The sessions will be delivered twice throughout the day, creating two half day conferences, AM 9.15am-1.30pm and PM 12.30pm-4.00pm. 

If you wish to attend click here for booking information, or 01332 224500 for more information. 

(Learning and Skills Council, National Apprenticeship Service, Business Link East Midlands, East Midlands Business Forum, Jobcentre Plus and the East Midlands Development Agency)

North East Essex Primary Care Trust was recently fined £10,000 and ordered to pay costs of £4,972 after a vulnerable patient fell 4.3 metres from a first floor window.The retired 68-year-old suffered a blow to the head and broke his pelvis, shoulder and coccyx in the fall. The HSE prosecuted over the incident.

The window was able to open 254mm, but since 1989 NHS standards have required such a window to only open to 100mm by fitting a window restrictor.

Shortly before the incident the Department of Health required the PCT  to identify any window restrictors that didn’t comply - this was not done!

HSE Inspector Kim Wicks said:

“North East Essex Primary Care Trust failed in its duty to ensure the health and safety of this retired gentleman, … All PCTs must ensure they adhere to recognised NHS safety standards … If North East Essex PCT had done so this unfortunate incident could have been avoided.”

Section 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act states: “It shall be the duty of every employer to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that persons not in his employment are not exposed to risks to their health or safety.”

See the whole story here

At a gala event on the 20th October NNC in partnership with Wilkinson were awarded the East Midlands regional prize in the ‘Partnership and Collaboration’ section.

The National Training Awards (NTAs) are the UK’s most prestigious awards for training. They identify and celebrate organisations and individuals that have achieved outstanding business and personal success through investment in training.

The awards are run by UK Skills on behalf of the Department for Innovation Universities and Skills (DIUS)  is aimed at two or more organisations working together to design deliver and evaluate learning. The award seeks to acknowledge and celebrate the impact and success created through the use of a collaborative approach to learning. 

Entries are judged against the following criteria:

• The organisation, teams and individual needs are clearly defined and measured
• The learning and development activity is fit for purpose and resources used effectively / efficiently
• The delivery of learning and development activities benefits employers, individuals and/or society
• The improved individual and team performance is maintained
• The organisations can illustrate how the collaboration works and measure the benefits of collaboration

The NTAs are special because they receive entries from all sectors, industries and areas across the UK and provide us with the unique opportunity to have our training judged against the best in the UK.

Winning a National Training Award brings with it a real sense of pride and kudos.  The external recognition can help us really raise the profile of our organisation and the work we are doing.

In today’s highly competitive and ever-changing economic climate, training is more important than ever. The creation of a highly skilled workforce increases performance and productivity, brings success to individuals and businesses, and contributes to the UK as a whole - put simply, training reaps rewards!

Mike Kilraine

16th September

“When asked about the recession I thought about it and decided not to participate”

Sam Walton, founder or WalMart

The Employer Engagement Team gave an upbeat talk to 50+ delegates at the Retford Business Club today at the Idle Valley Rural Learning Centre.  The talk outlined some of the opportunities available for employers to access funding to cover the costs of training existing staff and recruiting and training new staff as we approach the cusp of economic growth.

“Hard times may continue for a time yet but I’d encourage all employers to ensure they continue to invest in training their staff, having a skilled workforce is just as critical during a downturn as when times are good” 

Tim Gladman Business Development Manager NNC.

Create Ltd understand the pressures placed on employers during difficult trading times like these.  As a result we have tried hard to introduce new programme areas which better represent the needs of our clients.  We will be constantly adding new areas but as a taster please click here to see the NEW areas of training.

New guidance to help Government departments encourage contractors to provide skills training and apprenticeships in all publicly let contracts has been launched by Skills Secretary John Denham and Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Angela Eagle.

The guide, published by the Office of Government Commerce (OGC), provides practical advice to those responsible for letting publicly funded contracts on how to embed skills training and apprenticeships in all aspects and stages of the procurement process.

To find out more click here

A record 143,400 people completed their apprenticeship in the 2008/09 academic year, according to data on vocational qualifications released today by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. Statistics also showed that 239,900 people started an apprenticeship in the same academic year!

This increase of 27.4 per cent compared to 2007/08 smashes all previous records and means the Government has met its target to increase the number of apprenticeship completions two years early.  The overall success rate for apprenticeships was 70.9% 2008/09, significantly higher than the target success rate of 65% 

Apprenticeships Minister Kevin Brennan said:

“It’s great news that we’re seeing the highest ever number of people completing an apprenticeship.. I’d like to congratulate all the people who have successfully completed an apprenticeship, and all the businesses who continue to offer apprenticeships, even in  difficult economic times”.

“The figures speak for themselves: they show that apprenticeships today are rightly regarded as an excellent way to train and build the nation’s skills. As we rebuild growth, it’s essential that we continue to invest in people and their skills, especially in industries key to our future economic success”.

Home improvement retailer B&Q has become the 100,000th company to sign up to Train to Gain, as the flagship service marks its second year of helping to boost the nation’s skills. 

“Good skills at all levels are essential to our business if we are to continue to thrive in an exceptionally competitive market and we currently invest a lot of time and effort in ensuring our staff  receive the training they need  in order to be the best at their job”.
(Martyn Philips, HR Director, B&Q)

To find out more click here

Funding for the programme is planned to rise to £1 billion by 2010.