News
Horticulture students support new project
Thu May 19 2011, 11:55:10
SLIC Training full time horticulture students and horticulture technicians help support a new project at Postern House Farm at Tatenhill near Burton on Trent. The students have spent a week laying new turf to areas which will be as part of a large working farm, play and educational facility for visitors of any age.
The students have worked hard learning new skills in laying turf as part of their NVQ qualifications and have been able to work on a busy site and seeing the project grow. The students have enjoyed visiting the site and making a practical difference to the project and working together as a team. The Postern Farm project is based close to Burton on Trent and the students were able to get to the site by using the SLIC Training Ltd minibus. Matt Cox, Horticultural Tutor said “It has been hard work but the end results looks very good and the students have enjoyed being involved in the project”.
The new project will include play areas, farm animals, educational centre and many more. The project is due to open beginning of June 2011.
SLIC Training Ltd get into the flower bed with Sodexo
Fri April 01 2011, 12:27:33
SLIC Training Ltd and Multi-National Company Sodexo have joined together to work on an Apprenticeship scheme in Horticulture based around the Country.
Sodexo have taken on 16-18 year old apprentices who will be working towards achieving their Level 2 Work Based Diploma in Horticulture over the next 12-18 months with the hope that these learners will progress onto their Level 3 Horticulture and into a permanent position with the Company.
SLIC Training will be attending each site on a regular basis to teach, observe and gather evidence and ensure the Apprentices are progressing in this area. There will be training courses so the learners can also achieve their certificates in PA1 / PA6 Pesticide and also lessons to teach the Apprentices in Application of number, communication and First Aid.
“This is an excellent opportunity for Sodexo to help grow their Company, to mould the apprentices into fine specialists in this field” said the Chief Executive, Ian Benison, “and we are delighted to have been chosen to help Sodexo. The Apprentices will have a good start to their career with them as Sodexo are committed to developing and supporting Apprentices.”
Picture - Top row: Wakefield Housing Manager, Wakefield Housing Manager and Scott’s Teacher from the local school
Bottom row: SLIC Training Operations Manager - Tom Ironmonger, Scott Jackson (the apprentice) and Alex McLauchlan – Sodexo Manager
Apprenticeship success for the Nottinghamshire Health Community
Mon February 14 2011, 3:52:16
The Nottinghamshire Health and Social Care Community Workforce Team (NHSCCWT) is delighted to share their success as Employer of the Year 2010, at the Nottinghamshire Training Network Awards held on the 27th January 2011 at the East Midlands Conference Centre.
NHSCCWT is committed to working towards a future in which Nottinghamshire has a world class workforce, and in which the team leads locally and regionally on workforce development planning, including the delivery of quality education opportunities. This includes promoting access and opportunity to training development and jobs in Health and Social Care for all the people of Nottinghamshire. NHSCCWT works across Nottinghamshire and is hosted by NHS Nottinghamshire County.
The achievement of this award reflects the partnership work of the Health Community in the recruitment and ongoing support of over 100 Apprentices, aged 16-21 reflecting the Apprenticeship frameworks of:
• Business Administration
• Children and Young People
• Health and Social Care
• Hospitality and Catering
This achievement would not have been possible without the commitment, dedication and willingness to work together for the good of young people, from all partners across NHS Trusts and local training providers, to include:
• Access Training
• NHS Bassetlaw/Bassetlaw Community Health
• NHS Nottingham City/Citihealth
NHS Nottinghamshire County/Nottinghamshire Community Health
• Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
• Nottinghamshire University Hospitals NHS Trust
• JHP Training
• Prostart Training
• Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• SLIC Training
The award reflects the unique approach the Nottinghamshire Health Community has taken to supporting Apprentices within the NHS, notably through the:
• Quarterly Nottinghamshire Apprenticeship Forum, (NAF days) for all newly recruited Apprentices, generally 60 participants per day, within venues across the City and County to enable them to gain peer support, skills and knowledge
• NAF Committee, made up of Apprentices from each cohort and framework, that shapes the days, the speakers, the content, venue, logistics and creates the NAF Newsletter
• Shared service and educational provider meeting to ensure the sharing of best practice, pooling of ideas, continuity and parity within terms and conditions across NHS Trusts and support for the NAF days
• Line Managers feedback meetings
Apprenticeship Week!
Wed January 19 2011, 2:10:56
Apprenticeship Week 7th – 11th February 2011
SLIC Training Ltd has pledged that during this week they will be participating in the Apprenticeship week by:
a) Using their mobile classroom to visit schools throughout Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire to talk to the 2011 school leavers about the Apprentices they offer in Business Admin, Customer Services, Food Drink & Hospitality, Horticulture and Waste Management. The idea behind this is to educate the school leavers that if they are not going onto further education then there is an alternative to start their career in their chosen profession and help finding a work placement.
b) Proactively phoning Employers across the length and breadth of England to encourage them to take on an Apprentice to fill any vacancies they may have.
c) Proactively phoning Apprentices already on their books to fill the vacancies that come in and match the Apprentice to the Employer.
If you have a vacancy and have at least 16 hours per week for an Apprentice to learn a trade then please call Janet Sykes on 01246 225556.
Charitable Work keep Chesterfield Blues on the Move.
Mon January 17 2011, 11:00:30
The snow had fallen 2 feet deep at least and the match day against Torquay United was looming. SLIC Training Ltd of Goytside Road, Chesterfield, contacted the Management of Chesterfield FC to offer help with digging clear the football pitch.
With snow shovels poised at the ready, the team of 10 x Horticultural Apprentices with their Tutors Mark Leeds and Matt Cox waited at the gates of the Chesterfield FC to wait on the inspector’s decision.
Having received the green light, the boys went to it, removing the snow with other volunteers and spent hours helping to clear the pitch.
Chesterfield FC kindly provided refreshments to keep the boys moving.
Also cleared was the car park for Action for Children in Chesterfield.
Help was also offered to Peak FM and Hardwick Hall
SLIC Training help employers in Chesterfield, Nottingham, and Wakefield with recruitment.
Mon November 15 2010, 10:41:34
SLIC Training are to provide nationally recognised training and qualifications in partnership with employers in Chesterfield, Nottingham, and Wakefield.
If you are a prospective Apprentice then I would invite you to review the vacancies page of our website for further details on the vacancies and the application process.
Alternatively if you an employer who is seeking an Apprentice or wants to see the value that an Apprentice can bring to your organisation then please contact Janet Sykes on 01246 225556 for further details and an informal discussion.
Good times continue for SLIC Training.
Mon October 11 2010, 8:23:16
At a recent awards event held at the National Fluid Power Centre in Worksop, SLIC Training swept the board with awards in conjunction with their mobile classroom and minibus.
Awards were won in the following categories:
• Contribution to NEET learners in Education – Runner up for the Rural Rover Minibus project
• Green Award – Winner for the Mobile Training Hub project
• Best Derbyshire Project – Winner for the Mobile Training Hub project
• Overall Best Project – Winner for the Mobile Training Hub project
These awards are the “icing on the cake” for their Mobile Training Hub and Minibus, which are both assisting learners throughout Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire by breaking down the barriers facing candidates in gaining training and qualifications. Each a successful project in their own right, SLIC Training are grateful of the acknowledgement for the key members of their vehicle fleet and the success being achieved under the projects.
In addition to this, SLIC Training have recently appointed 1 Horticulture Tutor and 7 Horticulture Technicians to assist with their full time Horticulture provision at Hunloke Community Gardens, Chesterfield. Funded in conjunction with the Future Jobs Fund, SLIC Training are pleased with the commitment shown by the newest members of their team.
SLIC Training to support Chesterfield & Derby’s school leavers at Derbyshire Skills Festival 2010.
Wed September 22 2010, 6:45:25
For the 3rd consecutive year SLIC Training Limited is going out in force to support the Derbyshire Skills Festivals at Chesterfield Football Club’s new B2Net stadium on Thursday 23rd September 2010 and the two day event at Derby County Football Club’s Pride Park Stadium on Wednesday 29th September 2010 and Thursday 30th September 2010.
The Derbyshire Skills Festival is a great opportunity for young people and teachers, as well as parents and carers to find out about the potential post-16 opportunities for young people, but additionally what qualifications and training is available to those aged 18 years old +.
SLIC Training will be bringing their Mobile Training Hub to the event so that you can see the mobile learning vehicle that is breaking down the barriers to learning throughout Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire, as well as being unique to our training company. Meanwhile, inside the Football Stadiums, SLIC will have hands on activities and information available on some of the careers and vocational areas available. Our aim is to help young people find out more about the options available to them and to make informed choices about their next steps. I am sure that everybody who visits SLIC’s stall and the Derbyshire Skills Festival event will enjoy and benefit from their visit, and SLIC Training look forward to welcoming you to the event and the opportunities that this award winning training company have on offer.
SLIC Training to assist NHS with Apprenticeship programme
Mon August 02 2010, 12:36:05
SLIC Training Limited are proud to announce their partnership with Nottinghamshire NHS to deliver up to a total of 13no Apprenticeships at the Queen’s Medical Centre & City Hospital campuses for their Hospitality departments.
With the collaborative support of the NHS and SLIC Training Limited, the Apprentices will gain valuable qualifications, training, and a work placement at one of the above hospital sites. The following Apprenticeships are currently on offer:
+ 1no Apprentice Chef based at the City Hospital campus
+ 3no Ward Waiters/Waitresses based at the City Hospital Campus
+ 3no Ward Waiters/Waitresses based at the Queen’s Medical Centre Campus
SLIC Training bring learning to the towns and cities of Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire
Tue April 06 2010, 2:36:57
We have received funding through Access Alliance Partnership to bring our learning environment to the candidates of Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire by purchasing a SLIC training vehicle. The vehicle is fully Disability compliant and will be kitted out with laptops and workstations for up to 6 candidates per session to learn and upskill in a classroom environment. The Training Hub Project aims to develop and integrate a sustainable solution for beneficiaries to access learning within both counties.
The Training Hub will be used to extend our current training provision through our trained assessors being able to bring the learning experience to the beneficiaries’ immediate vicinity whether they live in Derbyshire or Nottinghamshire, in a rural or in a town centre community. With an individually tailored approach for beneficiaries’ needs the Training Hub will cater for:
+ Those beneficiaries not in education, employment or training.
This will assist them to get “job ready” and back into the workforce through working on confidence, interview techniques, CV writing, and bite size courses to work with computer based packages used in the workplace.
+ Those beneficiaries who are employed and wish to progress their learning on a pre-determined basis.
The classroom will be a purpose built vehicle which is Disability Discrimination Act compliant with easy access to the vehicle and the learning experience for those with disability or mobility needs. With adaptable seating the vehicle can accommodate 6no learners, with further learning being able to take place under canopy at the side of the vehicle if appropriate. Having an interactive whiteboard, hearing loop, and a teaching area at the front of the vehicle, the vehicle will be suitable to provide various learning styles including class teaching, practical assessments, drop-in tailored support, and one to one supported programmes. Business Development & Marketing Manager, James Annerson commented that “this latest edition to the SLIC Training fleet mirrors our candidate and employer responsive training provision, and with a bold plan for the exterior of the vehicle planned, the SLIC Training vehicle will bring learning to the individuals and will be coming to a town or city near you soon!”
SLIC secures minibus to ease travel worries
Fri March 12 2010, 10:20:56
SLIC Training have been successful with their bid for a minibus to ease travel concerns for their candidates. With the support of the Access Alliance Partnership, SLIC Training have been able to expand the flexibility of their training and provide transportation to access training.
The minibus will provide a sustainable transport solution to enable outreach activities into North Derbyshire’s and North Nottinghamshire’s rural communities and enhance our full time Horticulture training provision.
The minibus will link horticulture training (full time courses, NVQs, and short courses), personal skills (CV writing, interview techniques, numeracy, literacy, and job application techniques) with other services such as outreach work that benefits the local community. The ultimate goal however is that beneficiaries gain the help and support to access training and qualifications.
Aimed principally at young people and those without access to a private car, the Rural Rover minibus will be used to:
• Provide a low cost travel option to those that do not usually fully benefit from the training that is on offer due to their location or lack of a convenient, direct, travel.
• Transport principally in the morning (between 8 – 9am), but also in the evening (between 4 - 5.30pm)
• Allow the beneficiaries to benefit local community projects and initiatives through honing the practical skills needed for the full time courses by working with local regeneration, landscaping, or gardening projects as well as working on the gardens of low income or single parent families identified through partner organisations.
• Take full time learners to site visits to enhance their learning experience.
As SLIC’s training provision is on a “roll on, roll off” basis the introduction of the minibus will have an immediate benefit and will be put to work upon delivery.
The addition of the tow bar and trailer to the minibus will allow the students to gain practical knowledge for their training course within the community as the trailer will be used to transport tools and machinery to locations within both North Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire so that the training candidates can learn the skills whilst benefitting local horticulture projects and communities including the gardens of low income or single parent families. The external projects will be identified in collaboration with third parties such as the Volunteer Centre.
SLIC spreads its wings into 2010.
Mon January 04 2010, 5:03:33
SLIC Training continues to go from strength to strength and the good times look set to continue into 2010.
In International news, the managment team have been invited by UK Trade & Investment and key partner organisations in Poland & Czech Republic to travel internationally for meetings in the coming few months. This has been assisted thanks to a successful tender to the Leonardo Da Vinci fund with initial communications to the companies showing real opportunities for all involved. SLIC is confident that these meetings will lead to international opportunities for the company, and see it as a key step to help realise further collaborative working and training services in the international market over the coming years.
In local news, SLIC Training have been successful in providing Apprenticeships to Bolsover District Council through the Working Neighbourhoods Fund, a collaboration that will offer both parties scope for future partnerships as the organisations go forward into this new year. To cope with the increased workload, SLIC Training currently have three Apprentices undertaking level 3 qualifications in our busy Administration team.
On a final note SLIC Training would like to apologise to anyone who may have heard their Derbyshire tones performing “Merry Christmas Everybody!” on the North Derbyshire based Peak FM breakfast show over the Christmas 2009 period. Due to SLIC Training’s support for Peak FM throughout the year, Becky Measures requested a christmas recording for the listeners of her breakfast show. SLIC Training were more than happy to oblige, even convincing their Quality Manager, John Hall, to accompany their efforts on keyboard. A spokesperson for SLIC Training stated that “copies could be made available at the right price and that with a bit more practice SLIC would consider competing against the next X Factor winner for the Christmas Number 1 in 2010”.
SLIC Training would like to wish all present and prospective candidates and employers a prosperous New Year and we look forward to opportunities for collaborative working.
SLIC Training help Surestart release their potential
Wed August 19 2009, 9:18:26
On 19th August SLIC Training and Surestart Leicester had a themed awards ceremony to congratulate learners on their NVQ level 2 achievements.
Learners including Bina Savadia, Divya Tanna, Kirti Gohil, Rita Jivanji, Jyoti Parmar, Meena Chavda, and Radhika Rajesh achieved their ASET Level 2 NVQ in Business & Administration with SLIC.
Kusum Mistpy, Smita Kandal, Vidhya Birlabose, Tary Ruparelia, Nirmala Patel, Priyanka Rajpra, Nirmala Parmar, and Pushpa Raithatha also achieved their ASET Level 2 NVQ in Customer Service.
Additional qualifications in Numeracy & Literacy were also achieved by most learners and they all agreed that they had “enjoyed the training and had fun achieving a widely recognised qualification”.
A success story has already come from the back of achieving the qualification with one particular candidate now securing a full time position as a result of the training and qualifications.
SLIC is Company of the Week for Local Radio station
Thu August 20 2009, 1:08:21
For the week commencing 24th August 2009 SLIC Training is to be one of only six companies to assist with the Shaun & Becky Breakfast show on Peak FM. The local radio show selected SLIC Training to fill in for another popular feature whilst schools are on their Summer break.
Tune in to the Breakfast show to hear members of SLIC Training acting out famous dialogue from films, and giving time checks for listeners of the show.
Also stay tuned to the News section on how SLIC Training are helping to reward Derbyshire Local Heroes at an upcoming awards ceremony.
SLIC takes the Pledge
Fri June 19 2009, 12:28:57
The Skills Pledge is a voluntary, public commitment made by an organisation to invest in the skills of its workforce. The Skills Pledge is open to organisations of all sizes, from all sectors, with a workforce in England in the private, public and voluntary sectors. Today training is more important than ever. Improving the skills of your staff during the economic downturn is the best way to ensure organisations are as resilient as possible.
What’s more, employers whose staff have the skills to offer high-quality products and services most efficiently will not only be best-placed to weather the downturn, but they can also take advantage quickly when the economy picks up again.
“On behalf of SLIC Training Limited, I, as Chief Executive make a commitment that we shall:
Actively encourage and support our employees to gain the skills and qualifications that will support their future employability and meet the needs of our company;
Actively encourage and support our employees to acquire basic literacy and numeracy skills, and with government support work towards their first level 2 qualification in an area that is relevant to our company,
Demonstrably raise our employee’s skills and competencies to improve company performance through investing in economically valuable training and development”.
Signed:
Ian Benison
Chief Executive
Enter the matrix!!
Fri June 05 2009, 4:10:44
SLIC Training officially obtained the matrix standard on 4th June 2009.The Matrix Standard is the unique quality framework for the effective delivery of information, advice and/or guidance in learning and work.
SLIC Training not only passed this standard of quality but passed with flying colours. A SLIC Training spokesperson stated that “It is fantastic that our flexible, employer responsive training provision had been recognised with this award!”
SLIC Training invited to Vienna for international talks.
Tue May 19 2009, 12:20:04
SLIC Training is to be one of only forty corporate training providers selected to represent the UK at a key event in Vienna, Austria this June.
UK Trade & Investment have invited SLIC Training to the Ambassador’s residence in Vienna to meet with delegates from 20 European countries and discuss international opportunities and collaborative ventures.
Ian Benison, Tom Ironmonger, Mark Price, and Janine Atkinson will arrive in Vienna on 23rd June 2009 at what is expected to be a fantastic move into international training delivery for the expanding SLIC Training.
KO for SLIC Training
Mon April 27 2009, 10:14:14
SLIC Training raised over £600 for Ashgate Hospice on Sunday 26th April 2009 with our SLIC Barbarians winning 2nd place overall.
The Barbarians including Ian Benison, James Annerson, Tom Ironmonger, Rob Ironmonger, Rob Brooks, and Luciano Volpone triumphed over the other teams to gain the silver medal. The Vikings including Amie Cooling, Sian Cutt, Gemma Halfyear, and Louise Foyster won a very respectable sixth place, but the winner of the day had to be Ashgate Hospice having raised over £10,000 on the day, to which SLIC Training was happy to contribute.
Our Two Tribes Go To War!
Fri April 24 2009, 1:08:53
On Sunday 24th April 2009 the staff at SLIC Training will be taking part in a legendary “It’s a Knockout” competition in aid of a local and very worthy cause. Ashgate Hospice is an independent registered charity that provides specialist palliative care, both in the hospice and within the community, for adults in North Derbyshire. We have already raised over £600 towards the event and assembled two “crack” teams to send into battle.
The SLIC (Training) Vikings and the SLIC (Training) Barbarians will compete against other companies in Cutthorpe, Chesterfield in what promises to be a fantastic day. We have been told that some of the events involve water and that participants will get very wet, but come rain or shine we will be there offering our support.
The event is open to spectators so why not come and show your support to Ashgate Hospice and our Vikings and Barbarians.
SLIC Training sponsors Chesterfield Town (Under 13s, 14s, 15s) FC
Wed February 25 2009, 3:33:37
SLIC Training Limited has this week made a donation to Chesterfield Town FC (under 13s, 14s, and 15s) as they prepare to go to Holland to play international football. The donation will be used for team kit sponsorship, both during their April visit to Holland, and for future seasons. The teams are getting a valuable insight into international football and the culture of Valkenburg, Holland.
The team is to thank SLIC Training for their valuable contribution in the forthcoming team literature and Chief Executive, Ian Benison stated “Our company is happy to be able to make such a valuable contribution to the young teams, and we will look forward to future success stories from the team in the seasons ahead”.
All staff at SLIC Training wish the teams good luck in Holland and the future seasons in their league.
Company of the Year 2008 Award – Business and Industry Today.
Thu December 18 2008, 2:23:28
Throughout the year Business & Industry Today work with the Awards Commission to assess and monitor the performance of various companies that they have involvement with. They assess levels of customer service, company growth, new products and services, future plans, and the investment that the company proactively undertakes in staff and internal training.
At an annual directors meeting, Business and Industry Today and The Awards Commission discuss companies that have caught their eye and as a result our company was awarded the accolade.
Chief Executive, Ian Benison stated that he was “thrilled that the company had received such an accolade in its first year of business and that it was due to the hard work and commitment of all staff that the award was made possible!”
Alongside the framed certificate which will take pride of place at our head office (Chesterfield) please look out for our front page spread in Business & Industry Today magazine which will have photos and editorial about our vibrant company.
We already have ambitious plans for 2009 and we look forward to engaging with employers and candidates, existing and new. To discuss the needs of your company or your own training needs please do not hesitate to contact our office on 01246 225550.
Chief Executive becomes Derbyshire Network board member
Tue October 21 2008, 7:21:58
At The Derbyshire Network AGM on Wednesday 24 September 2008, SLIC Training Ltd Chief Executive Ian Benison was voted in by the membership as a new director for the network. Ian stated this was a fantastic honour and opportunity for himself and SLIC Training Ltd and he was looking forward to supporting The Derbyshire Network as it continues to provide quality services to its members
Product Launch
Fri September 05 2008, 7:25:35
SLIC Training Ltd are launching three new products at Saltex with regard to the recognition and control of Japanese Knotweed and other non-native invasive weeds, and use of the stem injection method of control.
Apprenticeships
SLIC Training Ltd are now able to offer apprenticeships in a wide range of vocational areas.
Find out more - download pdf.
Come and Meet the Team
SLIC Training will be out and about this summer, why not come along and meet the team? We will be exhibiting at:
- Derbyshire Skills Festival
- Thursday 24th September 2009 at Queens Park Sports Centre, Chesterfield
Tuesday 29th September 2009 and Wednesday 30th September 2009 at Pride Park Stadium
Both days will be open to the public between 4:00 and 8:30 p.m.
