News
12 August 2008 - New qualification at TfD
Our Health & Social Care SVQ level 2 has enjoyed great success amongst former learners so we are pleased to announce the launch of the new SVQ level 3. This qualification aids the career progression of care workers and is ideal for those working in a caring environment on a day-to-day basis. If you would like to find out more about the SVQ or the options available to you, get in touch or call in to TfD for a chat .
30 June 2008 - Get your office running like clockwork
If you are looking to update your office skills then our Business and Administration SVQ is what you are looking for. Whether you are looking to brush up on your skills or gain a qualification, in this course you will do both and improve your administrative efficiency.
21 May 2008 - Get Your Customer Service Skills up to Scratch
Good customer relations are the core of any successful business. That is why our Customer Service qualification is a must for your workplace. This course is suitable for any business dealing with the public on a day-to-day basis or even for backroom staff who depend on effective working relationships to succeed. So employers, why not raise your customer satisfaction levels while helping your employees to achieve professional recognition from the Institute of Customer Service. Contact us for more details.
21 May 2008 - Exciting Learning Opportunities for You at Training for Development!
Here at TfD we can help you to improve workplace skills with learning opportunities available across a range of areas.
If you are an employer, we can help you to address skills shortages within your business, or if you are an employee we can assist you to improve your skills base against nationally recognised qualifications. 09 September 2007 - Local Construction business first to gain National Award
Dan Maclennan and Alex MacLean of Lewis Builders Ltd accepted their Scottish Vocational Qualifications in Construction Site Supervision. The two are the first in a series of local businesses undertaking this Award. The National Occupational Standards which form the basis of the Award were developed by the Construction Industry Council.
Donnie Macdonald, TfD, said “This Award is an opportunity for local construction businesses to access approved Standards which meet specific quality and contracting requirements, and Alex and Dan are to be congratulated on their foresight in becoming the first local construction business to meet these Standards. They applied themselves to gaining the Award and demonstrated how evidence of competence can readily be derived from everyday work situations. If other businesses wish to access the Award they should contact TfD or Construction Skills”
Dan MacLennan commented “although it required dedicated time we were able to work with TfD over a relatively short time span to produce evidence from our normal work activity and the Awards are undoubtedly a valuable addition to our business resource”
15 February 2007 - EMPLOYERS
Want to create a more responsive, motivated workforce through the development of broader transferable skills?
Do you want to reduce your staff turnover by the implementation of effective training and career progression plans?
Would you like to increase your customer confidence in your staff?
Do you want to improve on staff productivity by giving them on-the-job training?
Then we can help you. Come and talk to us about Modern Apprenticeship opportunities. 23 January 2007 - New Management SVQs
We are now delivering a new Management SVQ at level 3 and 4. Please check out our Training Portfolio section for more information. 23 January 2007 - New Award in Construction Site Supervision
TfD is now approved to offer an SVQ in Construction Site Supervision (Building and Civil Engineering) Level 3. For more information on this qualification please refer to the training portfolio section of this website. 22 January 2007 - New Numeracy Qualification
We are now able to provide an SQA approved Unit qualification in Core Skills Numeracy at Intermediate 1 and 2 level. Please contact us for more details and visit the Portfolio section of this website. 13 November 2006 - National Training Award for Training for Development
Organisations from across Scotland were recognised for their success and commitment to training at a prestigious awards ceremony on Thursday 2 November 2006 at the Radisson SAS Hotel in Glasgow.
The National Training Awards are the premier accolade for people and organisations that have achieved excellence through training and the winners were chosen for their ability to achieve success through their dedication to workforce development.
Training for Development emerged as winners of the Scottish Training Award category in recognition of the success of their local childcare programme. Presenting the award was TV’s Lorraine Kelly who congratulated TfD representative and programme co-ordinator, Margaret Macaskill on the achievement.
Attending the ceremony was Deputy Minister for Enterprise and Lifelong Learning, Allan Wilson who commended the winners on their success:
“These awards are a true celebration of training in the workplace and recognition of how skills development equates to real results for all involved”.
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