28/07/2010
Nottinghamshire Training Network Case Study
An unprecedented and continuing period of growth has seen Safety Problem Solutions emerge from its already heady position as the Midlands premier training provider into one of the most sought after prestigious Health, Safety and Training organisations in Britain. Working alongside academic organisations such as The University of Nottingham and NTN, as well as some of the largest employers in the UK, has helped Safety Problem Solutions achieve and maintain its enviable position at the highest possible level of provision to the highest possible standard.
Safety Problem Solutions (SPS) have played a very active part in Nottinghamshire Training Network's Response to Redundancy contract since its beginnings in May 2009. Between July 2009 and April 2010, they helped over 400 people access the training they needed to move back into employment following their redundancy or unemployment. One learner that has benefitted tremendously from SPS's expertise is Andrew Sweet. After a period of unemployment, Andrew was directed towards SPS in the hope that they may be able to help him gain his City & Guilds qualification in Streetworks. "I approached a company about getting a Streetworks card, and they suggested that I get in touch with SPS", Andrew said "I wanted to become a ganger man working in construction but, without the Streetworks qualification, you just can't work.
Andrew chose the course at SPS as it gave him a good balance between theoretical and practical training, helping him get to grips with the skills and knowledge he would need to achieve his goals However, once he had finished the course, SPS approached Andrew to see if he would like to undertake an NVQ Level 2 in Plant Operations under their Train 2 Gain funding, with a view to becoming an Assessor with SPS in due course. "Attending the SPS Streetworks course was one of the best moves I ever made", Andrew said. "I've now progressed into employment with SPS in an Assessor role doing A1 units with other learners". SPS have delivered on NTN's Train 2 Gain contract since August 2008, helping numerous people in employment upskill. Andrew is now reaping the benefits of being backin work, and is thoroughly enjoying his new role as Assessor.
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