22newsTTS: 20 Years of Quality TrainingTransport Training Services Ltd is celebrating their 20th year in business.Located on the DundrodRoad at Nutts Corner,TTS has been deliveringtraining for the Retail Motor ,Road Haulage and PassengerTransport Industries since1992. This month they arecelebrating their 20th birthday.TTS was founded when the RoadTransport Industry Training Boardclosed it’s doors and at this pointthe new company was formed.“Our site has always beenassociated with training, “says Michael Kerr, BusinessDevelopment Director of TTS. “We have a lot of customers whostill talk about when they passedtheir lorry tests back in the early90’s and still continue to supportus. Some of the drivers that wetrained in the early days of TTSare now returning for DriverCPC 10 and 15 years later”With a 20 year history therewas no better way for TTS tocommemorate this milestone thanto upgrade their training facilities.A new building developmentstarted in 2010 and constructionwas completed in 2011. Thefacility is now fully functionaland to date TTS has seen almost1000 drivers, technicians andtransport managers receivetraining in the new centre.“Looking around,I can honestly saythat no other privatetraining organisationin Northern Irelandcan offer the rangeof training facilitieslocated in onecentral site that wehave provided.”Michael adds. “Our building hastwo separate workshops, onefor motor vehicle techniciansand another for bodyshoptechnicians, It also includes newclassroom facilities, an ICT suiteand a forklift training area.”The training centre is ideallylocated as it has primary roadlinks to both the M1 and M2,and even the most remoteareas of Northern Ireland canbe reached within 90 minutes.Belfast International Airportis 10 minutes away making itan ideal commute for visitinginstructors and trainees.“The core training that weoffer for the Transport Industryis centred around drivers andmanagers. “ says Michael.“Driver CPC, ADR and the newCPC qualification for transportmanagers are all available here.We offer commercial drivertraining for LGV and Bus driversand can offer tailored drivingassessments for companies. ”“In conjunction with our transportcourses we provide a range oftraining relevant to the MotorTrade. Apprenticeships for motorvehicle technicians and bodyshoptechnicians are offered at TTSand our workshops are availablefor hire to outside manufacturersand technical trainers. We arestarting to see a definite crossoverbetween the two sides of ourbusiness. Take for example DriverCPC, parts suppliers and recoverycompanies employing driversin light and heavy commercialvehicles are in scope of Driver CPClegislation and the new OperatingLicencing requirements.”In addition to a new building,TTS employed two new membersof staff, designed a new logo,launched a Facebook presence,and introduced 3 new transportcourses. A busy start to the year!“Whatever your training needs,apprentice qualifications, drivertraining or transport management,contact TTS, they might just havethe answer! Michael closes, “Weare interested in broadeningour course provision, so if youhave a training need that is notcurrently available, talk to us andwe’ll see how we can help.”Logistics apprenticeships offer real opportunityPrime Minister David Cameron told an audience of party supporters and business people how the governmentplans to create more apprenticeships and make vocational training easier to access and more rigorous.Advocating the roleapprenticeships have to playin achieving the best jobs,the prime minister pointedout how half of the boardmembers at Rolls Royce in Derbystarted out as apprentices.It is highly appropriate thatthe prime minister chosea training provider in thelogistics sector to make hisspeech on apprenticeships.To date, over 25,000 individualshave successfully graduated withSkills for Logistics apprenticeships,going on to earn an estimated£0.5bn per year between themand bringing their employers theefficiency benefits of employeeswith up to date and relevant skills.“SfL can point unequivocally tothe high quality and success ofits Logistics job and employerfocused apprenticeship schemes.These are created in closepartnership with employers in theindustry and are built around thehigh demand for the right kindof skills in the logistics sector.This means our apprenticeshipshave delivered individuals withthe capabilities demanded bythe logistics industry,” said DrMick Jackson, CEO of Skills forLogistics. “Success is measuredby their ability to carry out thejob in its entirety, assessed bythose already skilled in the role.”News 6pgs.indd 22 09/05/2012 10:55
news 23New Depot makes Carrier Transicold even more accessibleCarrier Transicold Northern Ireland’s recent move from Lisburn into bigger facilities in nearbyHillsborough, just off the A1 main Belfast to Dublin road, has been well received by its customers.Specialising in the installationof multi temperature refrigeratedsystems for every size of vehicle- from a panel van to the45ft trailer - carrier transicoldnorthern ireland is the distributorfor both zepro and del lifts.Workshop space has beenextended to 11,270 sq ft in thenew premises which also housesthe company’s maintenance,fitting, spare parts and distributionoperations in Northern Ireland.“Now just located off the A1,we are in a prime position toservice breakdown needs evenmore quickly and efficiently.All our staff are fully trainedin-house to both Carrier andZepro standards, and all engineersare fully F GAS complaint.”The company’s new fully equippedstores department carries the fullrange of replacement parts forCarrier refrigeration and Zeprotail lifts for immediate delivery.“We stock the full range ofcantilevers, tuckaways, slidersand van lifts and as the columnlifts are made to suit eachapplication we can deliverwithin 3-4 weeks from order.”TSS New Office 1pg.indd 23 11/05/2012 10:14
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