2013 Business Central

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Proven expertise at home and abroad:Pembrokeshire College has built a strong reputation for delivering expert training at home and abroad. The breadth and scope of our training surpasses any other training company in Pembrokeshire. At present there are many funded/semi-funded programmes, as well as our own bespoke training to select from. This brochure, alongside our business services website, will help you as an employer or employee to decide which training is most suited to your needs and help you identify and explore any funding opportunities which may be of benefit to you.

Deciding which course: The success of the Pembrokeshire College brand means that our funding department is regularly successful in tendering for European funding for business training. The Skills for Industry is one such project designed to offer local SMEs (small and medium enterprises) accredited training within the majority of Pembrokeshire’s business sectors, turn to page 16 for further information. If you work, or are contracted, within the energy sector there is specific funding available offering up to 80 per cent subsidised training, see page 17. Whichever project satisfies your training needs, your business will benefit from expert training at an affordable price or, in some instances, completely free of charge.

Apprenticeships: Apprenticeships for 16+ have made a resurgence over the past 3 years becoming a recognised alternative route to university. The Welsh Government has increased the number of funded places for apprenticeships across various sectors and this is likely to continue to rise. Unemployment and adult redundancy are currently at an all time high. This, alongside a competitive job market, means many adults are now looking to re-train. Each year tens of thousands of adults gain the skills and qualifications they need to progress and increase their earning power while working.

For businesses there are many benefits. Apprenticeships deliver real returns to your bottom line, helping improve productivity and company competitiveness. Training apprentices can also be more cost effective than hiring skilled staff, leading to lower overall training and recruitment costs, see pages 4 and 5.

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Adding value through bespoke training for business: Sometimes you may require a tailored, one-to-one, approach to identify individual training needs. In this situation our consultants will design bespoke courses that are tailored to your training needs and are conveniently delivered either in the workplace or at one of the College’s campuses. Post training evaluation and ongoing support offers further added value to your workforce training and development. Read more on pages 6, 7 and 8.

Centre of Excellence:In 2011 The National Skills Academy named the College as a Centre for Excellence for the process industries - the only college in Wales to receive this accolade.

We can help take the pain away from recruiting:Not only can we fulfil your training needs, we can also offer a free recruitment service. As part of the government’s flagship initiative - The Work Programme, we can support and prepare relevant candidates with a wide variety of experience and skills ready for you to recruit. See page 12.

Comment: ‘Valero Pembroke Refinery work in partnership with Pembrokeshire College to deliver successful modern apprenticeship programmes that support the needs of our Operations and Maintenance departments. The partnership has produced a programme that has won a national modern apprenticeship awards’ Robin Withers, Training and Development Manager.

ApprenticeshipsTrain your staff and reap the rewardsRecognised as the proven way to train your staff, enrol your existing employees onto an apprenticeship programme and they will benefit from valuable learning and development opportunities at no cost to your business. As an experienced apprenticeship provider, we will work with you to ensure the needs of both your business and the individual are met. Pembrokeshire College is currently leading a consortium comprising of Pembrokeshire College, Coleg Sir Gar, PRP Training, The Prince’s Trust, Cymru Care Training Ltd and Safe Haven Training Ltd. We are working collaboratively to offer businesses in west Wales a standardised approach to apprenticeship opportunities.

More reasons to train your staffTrained employees feel more valued and motivated, thus reducing staff turnover. Through advanced training they could make your business more effective, productive and competitive. Apprentices can bring new ideas and innovation to your business keeping you ahead of the competition. Your employees will be learning new skills and techniques which could have an immediate impact on your bottom line.

What is an apprenticeship?Apprenticeships are a mix of classroom and practical competence designed to improve productivity by developing skills and knowledge directly related to your business. Apprenticeships are work-based training programmes designed around the needs of employers which lead to nationally recognised qualifications. Specially designed to support employees, the apprenticeship programme helps to raise their level of competency and performance to a high standard enabling them to effectively fulfil their role within your business. To be eligible for the programme employees will need to be at least 16 years old, employed for at least 16 hours per week and earning the minimum wage.

Are there any costs involved?An apprentice will receive their training at no cost to your business. You are however responsible for the salary of your apprentice which should reflect their age and experience. You will also be required to allow the employee time to be assessed in the workplace on a monthly basis and time to attend college for specific occupational routes.

Comment:“We have proof that Pembrokeshire College has the best Chevron operators apprenticeship scheme in the world,” Ed Tomp, Chevron Operations Manager, (2009)

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The Facts:A recent survey of employers showed the following:88% believe apprenticeships lead to a more motivated and satisfied workforce80% think apprenticeships lead to reduced staff turnover76% say apprenticeships provide higher overall productivity77% believe that apprenticeships make them more competitive83% rely on apprenticeships to provide the skilled workers they need for the futureSource: www.apprenticeships.org.uk

Which apprenticeships are currently available?Apprenticeships are available to both young people and adults. At Pembrokeshire College your employees can apply for an apprenticeship in the following areas:

• Brickwork • Business Administration • Carpentry and Joinery • Childcare• Construction Maintenance• Customer Service • Healthcare • Hospitality and Catering • Electrical and Electronic Engineering• Plumbing • Hairdressing • Marine Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Motor Vehicle • Pipe Fitting • Plating • Welding

Pembrokeshire College’s specialist training unit Business Central, is a ‘one-stop shop’ providing extensive commercial training programmes for employers both locally and internationally - utilising its own staff, skills and experience. Vocational training has long been a major part of the College’s work. Over the past 50 years we have developed an extensive pool of knowledge across a range of occupational sectors recognising the importance of flexibility and responding to the training needs of industry and commerce. Pembrokeshire College’s Business Central team can offer a comprehensive range of regular short courses such as Health and Safety and First Aid, or specialist bespoke training delivered either at Pembrokeshire College or on your own business premises. We provide a FREE training needs analysis which will give you an overview of the skills, talent and capabilities of your organisation as well as uncovering any areas for development.

Training needs assessmentOur experienced and knowledgeable assessors will be able to recommend exactly which type of training you would require based on your business, time-scale and budget requirements. Throughout the process we will work with you to create an individual training course or a fully bespoke training programme. At this point, it may become clear that you require further consultation to achieve your strategic business aims. If this is the case, then we offer a full consultancy process in which funding options are explored and ongoing support/development is implemented to guide your business to its goals. An individual training course or bespoke training programme can be delivered in a range of formats..Totally bespoke We will work with you to create a totally bespoke course or package of courses. The development of a bespoke course involves a content development consultation between you and the course tutor, in which you will be able to specify the exact needs and knowledge levels of your team. The course tutor will then dedicate time to course development. Due to the nature of this process, it would be difficult to provide a quote for any bespoke training before this point of the development process, but an average price for course development is approximately £250 - £800.

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Tailored to you Using the packaged courses as a starting point, we can customise our courses for your business using industry relevant case studies and examples to suit your individual requirements.

Training deliveryWe can deliver at any specified location (depending on the logistical requirements of the course). Central Business is also able to access the facilities at Pembrokeshire College and MITEC in Milford Haven. Course delivery includes full course materials for each delegate and refreshments can be provided if requested. Distance learning/e-learning can be arranged for learners where applicable.

Feedback and recommendationsOnce the training has taken place we ask delegates, as well as the course leader, to complete a course evaluation. This will provide us with feedback on the delivery and your employees’ opinion of the course which may highlight further recommendations for training.

Client comment: “The College’s business team are very professional, they work to the timelines that you give them, and they always endeavour to find a solution to your training needs. We were particularly impressed with their communications and the suitability of their training provision. If we require any bespoke courses in the future, we would look to Business Central at Pembrokeshire College.” Alex Britton, Mooring Analyst, Svitzer Marine

Client comment: “I have worked with Pembrokeshire College for a number of years and have been supported by an assessor to undertake my Level 4 in Health and Social Care. The assessor has also supported the staff to achieve their Level 2 and 3, she has been reliable, professional and has encouraged and supported the candidates according to their needs.

“The assessor has met the candidates in all the community homes, depending on where they work, and has catered for the unsocial hours in their assessments. We are looking to enrol more candidates in the future and will be doing this with Business Central at Pembrokeshire College because we are confident they will provide a quality service. Previously Perthyn had sought support from other providers and candidates had not completed their qualifications within the time frame but Business Central’s training have supported us with this.” Wayne Goss, Perthyn Residential Home

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Accredited organisations we work with:Health & Safety• BIIB: Awarding Qualifications for Licensed Retail• BIIAB: British Institute of Inn-keeping Awarding Body • CIEH: Chartered Institute of Environmental Health • City & Guilds• IOSH: Chartered Body for Health and Safety Professionals• NEBOSH

Healthcare• City & Guilds • Council for Awards in Care, Health & Education (CACHE)• University of Wales, Trinity Saint David

Business & Management• AAT: The Professional Body for Accounting Technicians• ACCA: The Global Body for Professional Accountants • City & Guilds • ILM: Institute of Leadership & Management• OCR• University of Wales, Trinity Saint David

Engineering & Construction• ACE: Assuring Competence in Engineering & Construction Apprenticeships • BPE• City & Guilds• CCNSG: Client Contractor National Safety Group• CSCS: Construction Skills Certification Scheme• ECITB: Engineering Construction Industry Training Board• OFTEC• Gas Safety Register • TEC Skills: Training in Engineering & Construction Skills• University of Wales, Trinity Saint David• IMI

Marine• MCA: Marine & Coastguard Agency• RYA: Royal Yachting Association• STCW: Standards of Training Certification & Watchkeeping


Are you aware of how many of your employees are struggling with reading, writing, maths or basic computing? This could be affecting your business.

One in five adults in the UK lack confidence in reading, writing, numeracy and with IT technology. This is a sensitive issue and is often concealed by the individual. New technology and working practices demand flexible, multi-skilled staff who can adapt to this changing environment.

Problems such as lack of initiative or problem-solving skills, unwillingness to accept changes or to go for promotion, often result from an underlying lack of confidence due to difficulties with essential skills. Poor skills hamper the growth and sustainability of businesses and affect the bottom line. It is estimated that poor essential skills currently cost the Welsh economy £588 million per year and consequently the Welsh Government has identified the need to improve these skills as a major priority.

Essential Skills training in the workplace builds these skills and improves the confidence and performance of the workforce. Your business can benefit from having people who are better skilled and who are far more committed to their jobs.

The College will come to you and tailor training to your needs. Bespoke training in Literacy, Numeracy and IT will be directly related to the organisation and to the employee(s). It will develop your workforce through:

• improved team work and customer service • improved quality control • increased accuracy, less wastage • increased confidence • greater flexibility for effective multi-skilling

Courses can be held at your workplace or at a College site on a day and time that is convenient to you.

Essential Skills For WorkFree training available to help your workforce gain the essential skills needed to perform well at work.

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Learndirect eCourses Learn a languageLearn to design a websiteLearn new ways to manage effectivelyPlus much, much more - visit: www.pembrokeshire.ac.uk for courses & prices

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Our aim is to match the right candidate to the right position. We support and prepare candidates with a wide variety of experience and skills ready for you to recruit. We can pre-sift and match candidates to vacancies, saving you time and money.

Coaching candidates for a better result As an expert in the field of training and learning we are ideally placed to coach people to meet the specific qualities and skill-sets that employers in each sector are looking for. Our service is entirely tailored to your needs as a business. We get to know each of our clients personally and make sure that we understand your business and your goals so that we can offer support and a reliable and efficient service, which adds value to your recruitment process. We are subcontracted to and supported by Working Links who have helped employers across Britain to fill over 200,000 vacancies in the last 11 years. Our services and support come at absolutely no cost to you.

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How do we work?• We understand that one size doesn’t fit all. • We get to know you and your business to make sure that we

are giving you the right support. • We aim to work in partnership, getting the best results for

everyone involved, every time.• We work hard to find and prepare the right candidates.

Benefits to you We can:• Provide a single point of contact.• Advertise your vacancy on the same day.• Arrange on site visits so we can understand your business

and your requirements.• Screen candidates so you only see people who are right for

the job.• Provide you with space at our offices to interview candidates

(if you need it).• Arrange free work trials carried out by suitable candidates.• Prepare your candidates to make sure they understand


Client comment: “The quality of candidates sent through to us was very high and it was clear that the team had listened to our requirements and taken the time to match the candidates against the person specification.” Victoria Evans, HR Manager, Pembrokeshire Housing Association

Jobs Growth WalesThis government employment initiative hopes to create 4,000 new jobs a year across Wales for unemployed young people aged 16-24. The Welfare to Work Team at Pembrokeshire College has been working on this contract for only 12 months and has already placed over 180 people into local employment.

Jobs Growth Wales Employer Incentive:Under the project employers are incentivised to hire 16-24 year olds for a minimum of 6 months. In return, employers are refunded at minimum wage or above for the number of hours worked (25 hours plus).

If you are an employer who is interested in employing an 18 - 24 year old with support from a wage incentive payment you should register your interest with us today.

Wage SubsidiesYouth ContractIn response to the challenge of youth unemployment, the UK Government has announced a £1 billion Youth Contract to help young people get a job. The Youth Contract can give your business support to create new, sustainable jobs, for young people and enable you to bring in fresh talent.

Youth Contract Employer IncentiveYouth Wage incentives worth up to £2,275 each are now available for employers who can offer an 18-24 year old from the Government’s Work Programme a job lasting at least 26 weeks.

The wage incentive will be available if you employ someone for 16 hours or more each week. Small businesses (less than 50 employees) can also claim a part payment eight weeks after the

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Energy ProjectDoes your company undertake work within the Energy Sector in Pembrokeshire?If you answer yes, the Energy Sector Training Project could help your company...

What is the Energy Sector Training Project?The Energy Project provides subsidised training for the Pembrokeshire energy sector and associated supply chain companies across a range of vocational routes. Employees will be able to raise their skills levels and gain recognised qualifications through the project. The project offers up to 80 per cent funding for training.

What types of training are available through the project?Working alongside local businesses in the sector, the project supports work-based learning programmes, as well as a range of non-accredited training, in much needed areas such as engineering, welding, pipe fitting, plating, steel erecting, instrumentation and control, business and administration and IT.

If your company is a supplier or contractor to the Energy Sector in Pembrokeshire, then your employees may be eligible. For costs please go to webiste: esw.pembrokeshire.ac.uk

Client comment: ‘The Energy Sector Training Project has enabled us to provide our employees with convenient and comprehensive vocational training which supports the enhancement and development of their trade skills. The variety and standard of training delivered ensures that our company has a motivated, progressive and safe workforce who can offer all the up-to-date skills required for the modern engineering environment.’ Gary Price, Contracts Manager, Jenkins & Davies Engineering

The project is funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) through the Convergence Programme 2007-2013, with further funding from Pembrokeshire College and the private sector taking the total project value to £2.2m.

International TrainingPembrokeshire College offers practical training in partnership with organisations, governments or education and training providers. The College’s specialist training unit also provides extensive commercial training programmes to international businesses, using the College’s own staff, skills and experience. Internationally recognised awarding bodies, such as City and Guilds and Edexcel, accredit the training. The College has delivered training programmes in Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Peru and Germany.

High quality skills trainingVocational training forms the major part of the College’s work. The College has over 50 years’ experience in delivering vocational training to young people and adults. This involves full and part-time programmes, apprenticeship and work-based training. Over 20 per cent of the UK’s energy (oil and gas) is transported and treated close to the College campus in Havefordwest, Pembrokeshire. As such, the College has developed niche expertise in engineering training for the energy sector. The Chevron Apprenticeship scheme trains local employees at the start of their careers.

Comment:“Working with Pembrokeshire College has really helped us move forward with our targets. The expertise and helpfulness of their staff have made working in partnership a pleasure.” Reham Mustafa, Sharjah Institute of Technology, UAE

The College can provide training in various engineering disciplines:

• Oil and Gas • Mechanical Engineering• Management and Leadership• Education Management and Systems• Electrical Engineering• Electronic Engineering• English Language• Welding• Pipework• Automotive • Construction Skills• Health and Safety• Marine • Motor Vehicle• Teacher Training


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Skills for Industry -Subsidised TrainingAre you...A small, medium or large business enterprise?

EligibilityOnly eligible for private sector enterprises based in South West Wales - see website for further detail.

This is a regional project led by Gower College Swansea and delivered in partnership with Pembrokeshire College, Coleg Sir Gar, Coleg Ceredigion and Neath Port Talbot College. This is part-funded by the European Social Fund Covergence Fund Programme 2007-2013.

The Skills for Industry project offers subsidised accredited training activities and qualifications at Level 2 and Level 3 in the following occupational sectors:

• Construction and Renewables • Childcare • Healthcare• Health and Safety• Information Technology • Management• Retail and Commercial • Engineering• Logistics • Education and Training • Business and Administration • Health and Care* • Childcare* (*Level 5 provision is also available)

Talk to us to find out how much you could save by utilising SFI to train your staff.


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Putting opportunity in your hand...The mCommunity project has piloted the use of mobile technology as a means to engage with local businesses to increase awareness and trial the use of digital learning. The project is led by the mCommunity team at Pembrokeshire College working in collaboration with Gower College Swansea and software developers based at the Telecommunications Software and Systems Group (TSSG) in Ireland.

Small businesses across Pembrokeshire including Pembrokeshire Paragliding, The Fourcroft Hotel, The Cleddau Bridge Hotel, Celtic Quest & Kayak King are using the latest tablet devices to create and research online productivity and learning resources to meet business requirements. Business owners are encouraged to create their own resources through the tablet with the support of the mCommunity team to, for example, provide access to training preparation guidelines and advice for staff or participants undertaking a specific course.

These resources are then packaged into an online course and delivered via the mCommunity app on the mobile device. Businesses can also monitor progress towards targets and offer additional resources, including links to relevant YouTube video clips, and support via the instant messaging facility on the app.Learning through mobile technology fits the demands of business and works with them to achieve their staff training needs with minimum disruption to the day-to-day running of the organisation. This type of learning is also beneficial for staff who can upskill themselves around their job and at a time that is convenient for them.

Recently some of the businesses on the project participated in a networking event to share their experiences on the mCommunity project and provide feedback on the app that will help inform future versions as well as develop new ideas and ways to deploy mobile technologies in the context of supporting and delivering learning within businesses today. If you are interested in learning more about the project, please email [email protected]

mCommunity is part funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the Ireland Wales Cross Border Programme 2007-2013 (INTERREG 4A).

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The Young Recruits Programme is an all Wales programme that provides financial support to employers offering high quality apprenticeship programmes to recruit and train additional young apprentices (16-24 year olds).

What exactly is the Young Recruits Programme?Targeted support will be made available to create additional opportunities for young people to access quality apprenticeship places. The programme can benefit:

• Large employers that already offer high quality apprenticeship programmes who are able to expand their programmes to take on additional learners

• Small and medium sized employers working individually or in partnership to offer additional apprenticeship opportunities where there is a need to maintain a highly-skilled workforce for when the economy recovers.

What is the financial support?£50 per week wage subsidy paid to the employer, subject to the eligibility criteria and evidential requirements being met (not applicable to the Public Sector).

Eligibility Criteria -

All employers must: • Be able to offer (a) full-time additional apprenticeship

place(s), ie. a minimum of 25 hours including time with the provider.

• Be paying the appropriate minimum wage for apprentices (or any other National Minimum Wage regulation that may apply).

• Be able to evidence payment to their learner with certified copies of wage slips or bank statement. Without this evidence we are unable to offer the support.

All learners must:• Be between the ages of 16 and 24 at time of application.• Be living and/or working in Wales. • Have been employed by the applicant for no longer

than 10 weeks at time of application.• Be enrolled upon a level 2 or 3 apprenticeship

framework with a Welsh Government contracted work based learning provider.


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Training programmes delivered at the College benefit from the following facilities:

The Innovation Centre is a state-of-the-art facility for design, engineering, media, photography, construction and music. Specialist resources combined with highly skilled staff provide a wide range of further and higher education opportuniities in subjects that will be crucial for the development of a competitive high-skill economy.

The Energy Centre provides gas, oil and water training, accredited assessment and live renewables installation and servicing facilities. Courses are run on-demand throughout the year. Please refer to the website for more information.

The Construction Centre is an excellent training environment for school leavers, trades people and professionals wanting to improve their skills and qualifications. With modern equipment, large workshops and experienced lecturers, the College is well placed for those looking to learn a trade.

MITEC is based in Milford Haven and MITEC specialises in boatbuilding and marine engineering. Purpose built in 2000, the centre contains an extensive range of boatbuilding and marine engineering equipment supported by state-of-the-art computer and classroom facilities.

Corporate Space& ServicesThe College presents a corporate space unlike anything in Pembrokeshire. The College campus has significantly grown over the last 5 years bringing a diverse range of facilities to the local community and national companies.

Whether you want to book a single room for a meeting or showcase your company in a 220-seater theatre for maximum effect, we can accommodate you. The College continually updates its technology, providing the latest software and equipment required for conducting effective business. We have open wireless throughout the College, 500 PCs, Apple Macs and laptops, projectors and electronic whiteboards are available in 100 classrooms. Provide your customers with top-class hospitality. Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to schools, colleges and universities in the UK and are the College’s caterers. They can cater for up to 400 guests or delegates with a large selection of homemade hot and cold buffets or just hot and cold drinks.

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