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At Skills Training UK we are committed to working in close collaboration with our employer partners to help drive growth and achieve maximum return on investment.

If you work with us, our team of highly skilled Trainer Assessors will spend time getting to know your employees – becoming fully immersed in your company culture so that we can create bespoke Apprenticeships that are directly aligned with your business and workforce development goals.

Our fl exible approach ensures that we are always responsive to your needs – adapting course content to make it directly relevant to the day to day operations of your employees.

From Apprenticeships in business skills and quality improvement, through to leadership and management, non-destructive testing and digital marketing, our vast experience and knowledge has helped our clients to signifi cantly grow productivity and drive workforce strategy.

“As an organisation that has been rated outstanding at CQC level, we believe that our staff are at the heart of driving excellence. Therefore education and training, and in particular Apprenticeships, are a key component to delivering this excellence. Skills Training UK has been the perfect partner to support us along this journey.”Nina Singh, Director of Workforce, Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

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WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ALL EMPLOYERS FOR APPRENTICESHIPS

Standardised cell working, machine oil recycling, updated storage systems, software alignment and a new visual management system have created savings of £160,000 a year and a more motivated workforce.

“Skills Training UK grasped our business requirements very quickly. They understood our issues and gave frank and honest help.I have nothing but praise.”Tamara Williams, HR Manager, Precision Aerospace Component Engineering (PACE)

Business Improvement Techniques have resulted in savings of £1.4m.

“Skills Training UK grasped our vision and tailored a programme which applied the apprenticeship standard to a whole new level, covering over 300 people with a wide range of previous skills and experience.”Ian Page, Head of Continuous Improvement, Xaar plc

New tool marking and storage systems have saved employees 87% in search time. Updated procedures have also reduced waste and modifi ed tools have reduced machine start up times – helping to improve productivity.

“The team is now very aware of the techniques they can use in problem solving and identifying waste. They are applying the business improvement techniques in the workplace to identify the root causes of problems and proposing innovative solutions.”Khurram Chaudhry, Lean Manager, Zodiac Interconnect UK

INCREASING PRODUCTIVITY & TEAMWORK

SUPPORTING AN AGEING WORKFORCE

As part of the Level 3 Digital Marketing Apprenticeship John helped to manage website content and develop several digital marketing campaigns.

“The idea of taking on an Apprentice was a great advantage to us, as we were able to mould John into the shape of our business and grow our digital presence as a result.” Lesley Langford, Grayson Design & Print

“The relationship we have with Skills Training UK has gone from strength to strength. They know exactly what we are looking for and understand the aims of our business. Hiring a Digital Marketing Apprentice was a great opportunity for us to grow and develop our online presence.” Neil Smith, General Manager at GB Inspection Systems Ltd

NDT Apprenticeships have supported Sheffield Forgemaster’s forward-thinking strategy to recruit younger employees and secure a sustainable future for the industry.

“The programme is well structured, well organised and from the outset Skills Training UK were very employer focused. The two tutors that we work with are clearly very experienced and knowledgeable in their disciplines in NDT and Lean manufacturing principles.”

Ricardo Franckeiss, Training Manager, Sheffield Forgemasters International Ltd

£25,000 saved in the first year by changing the way silos are drained and emptied of waste material – resulting in less spillage and fewer halts to production and saving staff more than an hour in production time.

“We wanted to create a workforce culture that encourages continuous improvement. Skills Training UK have fully immersed themselves into our business and have been the partner of choice.” Nigel Taylor, Machine Shop Supervisor, Flowserve

Improvement projects supported the trust to achieve ‘Good’ rating at latest Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection

“I’ve worked for the NHS for 36 years, and have previously run projects off of enthusiasm and passion. The training provided the systems, tools and procedures so that I can bring structure to that enthusiasm, which will make it easier to evaluate the difference we are making to patients.”

Carol Rogers, Occupational Therapist at Witham Court, Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Improvements to the factory floor have saved more than nine hours of labour time.

“The training has given our employees the opportunity to work on new projects, form relationships around the business and walk away with a formal qualification, as well as supporting manufacturing excellence and driving real business improvements.” Denise Spencer, HR Business Partner at Ethypharm

IMPROVING QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE

Bespoke business administration, management and team leader training has allowed managers to grow in confidence, develop new ways of thinking and manage their teams more effectively.

“The Apprenticeships dovetailed with our business objectives and in partnership with the trainer assessors we were able to create a bespoke programme that was directly relevant to our workforce – which has led to big improvements and real benefits.” Training Manager, Nick Venn, The Bristol Port Company

Employees have benefited by learning about different leadership styles and communication techniques for managing their work colleagues.

“The Team Leader course has helped our staff think about what they’re doing and how they’re doing it, as well as helping them to understand the business as a whole and how it’s run.” Simon Sesay, Continuous Improvement Manager, Church & Dwight UK

Staff members who have taken part in the Level 2 Team Leader and Level 3 Management Apprenticeships now understand the organisational techniques they need for themselves and the teams they lead.

“My organisational skills have improved a lot, not only in my workstation but also when I’m organising people. I’m a lot more aware of the placement of machinery and how that can be changed to increase efficiency.” Jeff Glover, Line Leader, Lindab Ltd

DEVELOPING FUTURE LEADERS

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Business Skills● Business Administration (Levels 2 – 4)● Customer Service (Levels 2 – 3)

Quality & Improvement● Business Improvement Techniques (Levels 2 - 3) ● Performing Manufacturing Operations (Level 2) ● Improving Quality & Operations (Level 3) ● Improvement Technician (Level 3)● Improvement Practitioner (Level 4)● Improvement Specialist (Level 5) ● Supply Chain Warehouse Operative (Level 2)

Leadership and Management● Team Leader/Supervisor (Level 3)● Associate Project Manager (Level 4)● Operations/Departmental Manager (Level 5)

IT and Digital● Infrastructure Technician (Level 3)● Digital Marketer (Level 3)● Network Engineer (Level 4)● Cyber Security Technologist (Level 4)

NHS● Continuous Quality Improvement (Level 2 -6) ● Team leader (Level 3)● Associate Project Manager (Level 4) ● Operations / Department Manager (Level 5) ● Business Administration (Levels 2 – 4) ● Customer Service (Levels 2- 3) ● Digital Marketing (Level 3) ● Infrastructure Technician (Level 3)

Materials Testing● Non-Destructive Testing Operator (Level 2)● Non-Destructive Testing Engineering Technician -

Level 3● Non-Destructive Testing Engineer Degree - Level 6

Education and School Leadership ● Teaching Assistant - Level 3● Middle Leadership Programme - Level 3

Travel Industry● Pathway to Business Travel Professional - Level 2

Our Apprenticeship Programmes:

“ Trainer assessors work fl exibly with apprentices to meet their individual needs. As a result, employers gain well-skilled and knowledgeable staff who become valued employees that contribute eff ectively to business performance.”

Ofsted

APPRENTICESHIPS TRAINING IN A DIFFERENT CLASS