News
- C&M Training Assessor Delivers the First SVQ in Waste Management to International Candidate
- C&M Training & Albion Environmental Ltd are the first to deliver the new SQA Training Qualification
- C&M Training Assessor Celebrates Completion of 100'th Certificate of Technical Competence Candidate
- C&M Training approved by “Qualsafe” to deliver the new HSE Emergency First Aid at Work Qualifications
- Construction Candidates Pick up Awards(July 2006)
- Success for COTC Candidate(June 2006)
- Do you Consign, Load or Transport Dangerous Goods or Wastes?(May 2006)
C&M Training Assessor Delivers the First SVQ in Waste Management to International Candidate
March 2010
C&M Training’s lead assessor, Craig Chandler has just completed another first, the delivery and award of an SVQ4 in Waste Management Operations to a candidate working outside of the UK. The assessment (for Hazardous Waste Treatment) was completed in the Republic of Serbia during an EU Funded Healthcare Waste Project.
Delivering a UK vocational qualification aboard is a complicated business and SQA were involved from the start to provide advice and agree procedures.
The candidate, Victor Hristov (a Macedonian national) was employed as Waste Technology expert on a 2 year; EU funded Healthcare Waste Project in Serbia.
The award took over 12 months to complete and involved Craig travelling to Belgrade to deliver a 2 day training course covering the underpinning knowledge requirements of the award and again to carry out 'on-site'; assessments of Victor at the Healthcare Waste (HCW) Treatment Plant at the Institute for Public Health (IPH) Dr Milan Jovanovic Batut in Belgrade.
Victor Hristov (Left) is delighted to receive his “SVQ4 in Waste Management
Operations – Treatment Hazardous Waste” certificate from his
Assessor, Craig Chandler (Right) in Belgrade Serbia.
C&M Training & Albion Environmental Ltd are the first to deliver the new SQA Training Qualification
February 2010
C&M Training in association with Albion Environmental have delivered Scotland’s first SQA accredited Basic Instructional Techniques course that incorporates the HN Unit “Planning & Delivering Learning Sessions to Groups”.
The first course was delivered in the Albion Environmental offices in York Street, Ayr. The 4 day course is delivered in one block of 3 consecutive days with the final day being the delivery by the delegates of a 20 minute teaching practice (TP). This is followed at least a week later by the summative assessment day where the delegates deliver their final 30 minute TP.
The course was developed and delivered by Craig Chandler (C&M Training’s senior Trainer) who used the opportunity to pass on some of his considerable experience in training delivery to the delegates who were all independently assessed and passed with flying colours.
The course is ideal for in company trainers and leads to a recognised training qualification issued by SQA.
If you need any further information please contact us.
Back Row (L to R): Gary Ross (delegate), Paddy Knowles (delegate), Craig
Chandler (Course Tutor) & Alasdair Meldrum (delegate)
Front Row (L to R): Bob Chandler (delegate), Marion Chandler (SQA Centre
Co-ordinator), & Billy Anderson (Course Assessor)
C&M Training Assessor Celebrates Completion of 100'th Certificate of Technical Competence Candidate
January 2010
C&M Training’s lead assessor, Craig Chandler has just completed the assessment of his one hundredth level 4 vocational qualification in Waste Management which leads to a Certificate of Technical Competence. The award was completed for Jose Cabellero of East Lothian Council.
Commenting on his achievement Craig said "I was somewhat surprised when I counted up the number of assessments I had completed and realised I was nearing 100! I have learnt a lot during the process and continue to develop and improve. I am particularly pleased the 100th candidate was from East Lothian Council as I know and have worked with many of their staff"
Craig has delivered COTC assessment for 4 management staff and is currently assessing some of their operational staff for SVQ level 2 waste management qualifications.
C&M Training approved by “Qualsafe” to deliver the new HSE Emergency First Aid at Work Qualifications
December 2009
After a recent review of first aid at work, the guidance that the HSE gives to employers (L74 Approved Code of Practice and Guidance) and to first aid training providers has changed. Changes include the duration of the initial First Aid at Work (FAW) course and a new Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course which must now be accredited by the HSE or an approved awarding body.
To keep up with these changes, C&M Training has become a “Qualsafe” approved centre (centre number: 0904154) for the delivery of accredited first aid qualifications.
Qualsafe Awards is a new awarding body established by one of the UK’s leading publishers of educational materials to the safety training industry. They offer accreditation for a wide range of first aid courses.
Construction Candidates Pick up Awards
(July 2006)2 of Craig's candidates that have recently completed their SVQ 3 Construction Site Supervisors award (accredited by the Chartered Institute of Builders and the Institute of Civil Engineers) have won awards at a recent ceremony held in Prestwick.
Derek Garlinge of Fenwick based Land Engineering won the award for best portfolio and Alex Neil a site supervisor from AC Whyte Ltd won the award for best endeavor. Both candidates received their certificates and awards from Ayrshire MP Phil Gallie.
Derek Garlinge (left) of Land Engineering with Craig and his award for "Best Portfolio"
Alex Neil (left) of AC Whyte with Craig and his award for "Best Endeavor"
Presentation ceremony at the RAFA Cub in Prestwick. C&M Training are the preferred provider of assessment services to the Ayrshire Safety Construction Group (ACSG)
Success for COTC Candidate
(June 2006)One of Craig's COTC candidates, Paddy Knowles (a Senior Waste Manager for Stoke on Trent City Council) has been awarded Albion Environmental Ltd's best candidate/portfolio award for 2005/06.
In presenting the award Alasdair Meldrum said "Paddy's work and effort, has not only been successful in gaining accreditation but has produced one of the best Portfolio's I have seen from a candidate over the past 4 years. We are delighted to recognise his achievement by awarding him our Best Candidate 2005/06 Certificate"
From left to right Nigel Shearer (Assistant Director, Stoke on Trent Council) accepting certificate on behalf of Paddy Knowles, Jennifer McQuaid-Cook for SQA and Alasdair Meldrum, Albion Environmental Ltd.
Paddy, surprised to have won the award said. "I'm pleased that my hard work has been recognised by this award, my assessor Craig has helped me throughout and provided me with the support as and when I needed it. His ability to provide support on-line and through E-mails assisted my completion and was invaluable. I enjoyed all aspects of the assessment and also recognise the support the Council have given me"
Do you Consign, Load or Transport Dangerous Goods or Wastes?
(May 2006)From 1999, SI257 (CDG) and more recently SI568 The Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road and Use of Pressurised Receptacles Act 2004 (CDG/TPR) embraced the ADR directives, the latest of which is ADR 2005.
These require companies that load, handle, transport, pack or fill receptacles in all but limited quantities as defined by these Regulations to appoint a Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser. (DGSA)
It states: "Each undertaking, the activities of which include the carriage, or the related packing, loading, filling or unloading, of dangerous goods by road shall appoint one of more safety advisors for the carriage of dangerous goods, responsible for helping to prevent the risks inherent in such activities with regards to person, property and the environment." (1.8.3.1 ADR 2005).
What is not immediately clear from the above statement is that these regulations can apply to any person who allows dangerous goods to be carried by road, not just the transport operator. This could include anyone who consigns any shipments such as freight forwarders, warehousemen, manufacturers producing goods that will be collected from their factory or waste transfer operations.
The regulations also make it a legal requirement that any persons whose duties concern the carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road shall have received training in the requirements governing the carriage of such goods appropriate to their duties. (1.3.1 & 1.4.1 ADR 2005).
This is a very broad requirement that encompasses personnel employed by the road vehicle operator & the consignor and may include:
- Forklift truck drivers.
- Warehousemen/labourers who load or unload dangerous goods.
- Staff in freight forwarding or shipping agency offices.
- Staff working on waste transfer facilities that handle dangerous goods (such as Asbestos, lead acid batteries, waste oils, LPG Cylinders & clinical wastes etc).
- Drivers of vehicles up to 3.5t GVW are also included.
This is a very broad requirement that encompasses personnel employed by the road vehicle operator & the consignor and may include:
- Conducting an initial audit to see if the regulations apply.
- Providing you with the services of a suitably qualified DGSA.
- Carrying out training for your staff.
