Dawn Standley Is Back On Track!

Extra Mile Training & Consultancy the proud sponsors of Dawn Standley would like to congratulate the Norfolk darts star as she defied the odds to win another title. She has recently struggled with serious eye problems but after a couple of weeks of injections she went to Vauxhall Holiday Park in Great Yarmouth on 12th March 2011 and conquered the dart board by winning the ladies singles title.

Dawn also came runners up in the ladies pairs with Amanda Mallet and 5th in the mixed triples along side Vic Hubbard and Ronnie Mold.

Extra Mile Training would like to congratulate Dawn on winning and wish her all the best when goes back to Vauxhall Holiday Park on the 26th November 2011 to defend her title.

Security Supervisors at Bradford University Complete the ILM Level 3 VRQ

It was an intensive 3 days at Bradford University as Security Supervisors took part in the ILM Level 3 VRQ in Effective Management. They covered 3 modules on the course:

Briefings and Presentations

Understanding Security Measures in the Workplace

Understanding Incident Management and Disaster Recovery in the Workplace

Through on course assessment and a management report submitted post course the supervisors will gain the full QCF VRQ qualification with Europe's largest management body the Institute of Leadership and Management.

At level 3 the course is demanding yet rewarding. Delegates now have a greater understanding of the role and tasks of Senior Security Management and are better equipped to contribute and assist in these tasks.

After analysing 'real life' security issues delegates delivered presentations on their findings including: Prioritisation of weaknesses and suggested improvements in line with internal and external influencing factors.

Delegates also took part in 'table top exercises' to assess, analyse and plan complex security requirements including Incident Management and Business Continuity.

If you would like any information on the course please contact the office.

You don't have to be Lord Sugar!

Calling all company bosses! In today's tough economic climate taking on apprentices can prove the most cost effective way to recruit new talent, invest in the companies future and help to win new orders and tenders.

All new apprentices receive full sector specific training (many are fully funded) and are looking for a career opportunity. Throughout the programme apprentices receive a minimum of £95 per week or £2.50hr.

Business Benefits*

• Improved productivity
• Staff retention
• Relevant Skills
• Government funded
• Consumers prefer firms that employ apprentices
• Apprenticeships can help with plans to combat an ageing workforce
• Apprenticeships help to avoid skills shortages

*information from the National Apprenticeship service

If you would like to discuss how apprenticeships might work for you please e-mail or call the office.

L2 Security Apprenticeships

The Level 2 Apprenticeship for Manned Security Services is now available and subject to conditions is fully funded by the Skills Funding Agency. The Apprenticeship is available for anyone aged 18-24 and is an excellent opportunity for security companies in invest in the future of their workforce. The apprentices can be new additions to your company (min wage £95 week or £2.50 hr) or members of your existing workforce.

Apprentices undertake the:

L2 NVQ in Providing Security Services
L2 Certificate for Security Guards
L1 Key Skills in Communication, Application of Number and ICT

Additional training and development opportunities may also be available (funded) dependent on the apprentice age and needs.

For more information please contact the office via e-mail or telephone.

New Office Manager

Craig Worby has joined the EMTC team. His main role will be looking after Head Office and the assessors in the field. The role will also include keeping this blog up to date.

Craig had a busy July, as well as learning the ropes in the office he has been to London and Bury St Edmunds invigilating BIIAB examinations. He has taken over all the administrative needs for exam's from booking and registration to invigilation and certification.

The Directors would like to welcome Craig to EMTC and invite him to grow with the company. He had to hit the ground running, he achieved this, the difficulty will be keeping to the pace

NVQ 2 in Controlling Parking Areas

EMTC are now approved to offer the Level 2 NVQ in Controlling Parking Areas. This award will be delivered in the workplace and assessed mainly by observation.
At the moment this NVQ is fully funded by the SFA.

All Door Supervisors likely to need PHYSICAL INTERVENTION training to re-licence

With the advent of the new SIA licencing standards incorporating Physical Intervention Skills, the SIA have recommended (but not yet formalised) that all Door Supervisors who need licence re-approval after August 2010 will need to have passed an accredited course.

The final decision has yet to be made, however 'best practice' should dictate that all existing licence holders 'up grade' in line with all newly qualified Door Supervisors

Extra Mile run the accredited Maybo Physical Intervention training, which is a 1 day course covering Disengagement and Holding techniques. These techniques are non-aggressive and non-pain complaint and provided Door Supervisor Staff with 'more options' when dealing with escalating situations.

All candidates for this course will need to prove competency in Conflict Management Skills, usually in the form of a copy of their existing licence.

This course will be run from our training base in Norwich or as a private course at your own location.

'Open' courses are £85 per person. Check our courses page for details on booking or call/e-mail for more information.