Most of you reading this will probably have undergone some sort of training. It might have been at the start of your career or it may have been an update on some new skills.
You may now be at the point of wanting to start training other people
show them what to do and, probably more importantly, what not to do.
You may also be a business owner where employees need training or perhaps it is part of the requirements for being allowed to do whatever it is they do.
But, who is doing the training?
Is the trainer fully qualified?
Are they…and therefore you…fully compliant with the latest laws and regulations?
Thankfully there is a company, based here in the North East on the Newcastle Business Park, who can help.
ATC Training was formed during the COVID pandemic lockdown when Andrew Cumiskey suddenly found that things became rather quiet. He was working for Jet.com as General Manager of Ground Operations Training, and as with all airlines, flights were grounded and most employees furloughed.
“Having worked in senior training roles for various companies, I know how much work it takes to balance training requirements and operational needs and find a reliable training provider,” said Andrew. “Training is something that can often be taken for granted, but the success of a business can rely on it, and it’s usually a legal requirement. A company may have someone incredibly capable of training others, but are they qualified? If they aren’t, companies risk issues with insurance and credibility if something goes wrong.”
Consequently, Andrew decided to put his years of experience into practice and formed ATC Training.
“We now offer over 50 courses, with half of those aimed at those involved in training and assessment’. They apply to anyone who provide training to other people, and great development for someone considering moving into a training or assessor role. The courses are available as distance learning self-study, or remote online with a tutor. Some of them can be done in a matter of days if you devote sufficient time. You can spread the course over a few weeks…you can even take an entire year. We can visit companies and provide training sessions in a classroom and can tailor courses to fit what a company is looking for.”
And don’t forget, all staff and volunteers should receive training in basic workplace safety and compliance topics. ATC Training also offers a simple and affordable way to ensure companies meet their legal training obligations.
So what sort of courses are available?
ATC Training specialises in training tutors and assessors in the education sector as well as workplace trainers. They also provide a range of specialised aviation industry courses. If you have a business in those areas, you need to take note.
A typical course would be a Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF). This is a nationally recognised train the trainer and teaching qualification which is suitable for those starting a career in the FE and skills sector, or working as a workplace trainer.
Another popular course is the Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF), known as CAVA. This is intended for those who assess both competence in the workplace and vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in the classroom or training environment. Other assessor qualifications are also available.
Andrew also combined his aviation experience with the success of the teaching and assessor qualifications to launch an exclusive Aviation Train the Trainer Certificate and Aviation Assessor Certificate, with students now enrolled worldwide.
ATC Training can also assist organisations keep their staff safe and compliant with induction and refresher training, with a 5-course business essentials package covering the basics of H&S, Data Protection and Equality.
In other words, if you own or run a business, you need to ensure that your staff are fully trained
and that the person doing the training is fully qualified.
And, because the majority of courses can be completed online, it means this North East company can operate all over the world
which they do.
The best idea is to check out their website, www. atctraining.co.uk where you’ll find details about all of the courses.
Alternatively, get in touch with Andrew and his team by emailing info@atctraining.co.uk or call 0333 444 9526.