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The first course was delivered at the National Institute for Public Health (NIPH) Dr Milan Jovanovic Batut in Belgrade and was well received by the trainees. The trainees will now deliver the new HCWM Refresher course to the 1200 healthcare waste staff throughout Serbia.

C&M Training Consultant Assists with Serbian Healthcare Waste Project

(Oct 2010)

C&M Training’s lead consultant, Craig Chandler has been awarded a long term contract with Euro Health Group (EHG) to provide waste management & training expertise to their Healthcare Waste Management project in the Republic of Serbia. The project is funded by the EU and will be delivered by a Danish consortium including COWI & EHG.

This is the second Serbian Healthcare Waste project Craig has been involved in.

The overall objective of this project is to develop an effective and efficient system for the collection, storage, treatment and disposal of medical waste in accordance with Serbian requirements and EU directives. This will be achieved by:

• Supporting the Ministry of Health and Ministry for Environmental Protection to harmonise healthcare waste management regulation with EU legislation;
• Drafting a comprehensive management strategy for collection and treatment of healthcare waste in accordance with the requirements of legislation and the relevant EU- directives;
• Supporting health facilities in the preparation of waste management plans
• Supporting the effective and efficient implementation of waste disposal equipment (autoclaves and shredding machines) within the healthcare facilities through capacity building measures;
• Supporting an information & awareness programme for the professional community, on the health, safety & environmental issues relating to healthcare wastes.

Licentiate Fellowship of the Institute of Training & Occupational Learning awarded to C&M Training’s lead consultant

(Sep 2010)

C&M Training’s lead consultant & training manager, Craig Chandler has been admitted to the Institute of Training & Occupational Learning (ITOL) as a Licentiate Fellow.

The Institute of Training and Occupational Learning (ITOL) is an International Institute and professional body for those specialising in training, development and occupational learning.

Craig’s membership recognises his skill and experience in the field of training and demonstrates his commitment to continual professional development.

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.

 

 

 

 

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"