Training for life …

School exam season will soon be on us, with many teens wailing & gnashing their teeth as to how busy their timetable is, how much revision they have to do, as well as exam nerves. Of course adults know that school is just the start of life’s learning experiences and that, while some school topics can help in day-to-day living, or as a grounding for further education, it's clear to most adults that much of the theory that was taught at school turns out to be of little use in the real world which follows.

Post-school, it’s almost inevitable that you will encounter the need for further training, either mandatory in order to gain vital skills for work or your chosen career, or voluntary to gain additional qualifications, knowledge or information which can be useful personally, in any volunteering work, or for a hobby, etc. This training, for most, has to run in conjunction with your other real-world duties, often causing scheduling headaches, late nights doing the extra work after young family has gone to bed, and with all the other joys which life throws at you.

However, it really is worth the effort. Whether it be to help you progress at work or in your personal life, new skills show employers, or potential employers, that you are willing and able to better yourself, you get the satisfaction of knowing that you have pushed yourself and succeeded, and it sets a great example for children too.

So, if you’ve been putting off that short course, night class, or something longer-term, then maybe now is the time to pursue it!

You can check out HelCat’s range of courses using the link below, or download a PDF containing our April/May selection from our website. As always we can also run CITB CSCS / CPCS Health, Safety & Environment (Touch Screen) Tests and NPORS / CPCS Dumper / Excavator / Forklift / MEWP / Roller & Telehandler, available throughout the month.

May & June will see us running CPCS Appointed Person, CPCS Crane Supervisor, C&Gs Inspection & Testing, Driver CPC, and IOSH Managing Safely courses so, if they’re of any interest, get in touch & book in advance.

If you have a requirement for a course which is not listed on the calendar, then please get in touch and we will do our utmost to assist. We may also be able to help with potential funding opportunities which are currently available, and can assist with CITB Applications for CISRS, CSCS, CPCS, ECS, JIB, SJIB, NPORS & NRSW Cards, as well as working towards CPCS blue cards for those whose red card is due to expire soon.

Do you work in the construction environment? Have you worked offshore? Or perhaps do you know someone who worked offshore and has been made redundant? Please get in touch as we may be able to assist with funding towards the payment of our training courses.

Contact & further information details should be directed towards Angela on 01847 894560 or by email to angela@helcattraining.com.