With so many keen young people eager to start their learning journey, the next twelve months are going to very busy at Torfaen Training.

NEWSLETTERJULY 2017 - ISSUE 03

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Torfaen Training are pleased to announce that after extensive research we will be using the innovative award winning educational software - OneFile.

This new software not only offers

significant financial savings in paper, printing, travel and time but increases learner engagement by 32%. It can also boost achievement rates by 10% and claims to reduce qualification completion times by 50%.

Training for staff members has already begun and will shortly be rolled out to Torfaen Training learners.

FullyFundedQualifications From 1st August 2017 Torfaen Training is able to offer fully funded work-based qualifications to anyone working in a suitable role for a minimum 16 hours per week.

There will be no limit on the persons age or length of time spent in their current role, and if you can meet the criteria for the qualification then we are able to support you.

If you need further information on this new development then telephone us as soon as possible on 01633 875929 or email: training@torfaen.gov.uk

Sam Mills has already passed two ILM and QCF qualifications with Torfaen Training and has now achieved his Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Management.

Sam believes that Torfaen Training’s ability to differentiate the delivery of the qualification to suit his learning style, capacity and work plan has been a major factor in passing this award.

AwardsCeremony

Feature Inside

What A Result

Overview of the very first Torfaen Training Awards that

took place on 25 May 2017-page 2 & 3.

Practitioner, Kelly Nancarrow,presenting Sam Mills with his certificate.

Course QualificationBusiness &Administration (C&G)

QCF Levels 2 & 3 - Business &Administration

Customer Service(C&G, Agored Cymru)

QCF Levels 2 & 3 - Customer Service QCF, NVQ Level 3 & 4 - IAG

Retail (C&G) QCF Level 2 - Retail Skills

IT User (C&G) QCF Level 2 - IT User Skills (ITQ Apprentice)QCF Level 3 - IT User Skills (ITQ Apprentice)

Construction(C&G, ABC, IQ)

QCF, NVQ Levels 2 - Bench CarpentryQCF, NVQ Level 2 & 3 - Site CarpentryQCF, NVQ Level 2 - Fitted InteriorsQCF, NVQ Level 2 - Facilities ServicesQCF, NVQ Level 2 - Fenestration

Manufacturing(C&G, EAL)

QCF, NVQ Level 2 - Performing Manufacturing Operations

Management (ILM)

QCF Level 2 - Team LeadingQCF Level 3 - ManagementQCF, NVQ Level 4 - ManagementQCF, NVQ Level 5 - Leadership & Management

Health & Social Care (C&G)

QCF Diploma Level 2 & 3 in Health & Social Care (Adults)QCF Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care – Residential/ Adults ManagementQCF Level 2 Diploma in Children’s Care & Learning DevelopmentQCF Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Care & Learning DevelopmentQCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Children’s Care, Learning & Development - Advanced Practice or ManagementQCF Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in SchoolsLevel 3 Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning in SchoolsQCF Level 2 in Play WorkQCF Level 2 & 3 Youth Work Practice

KEYABC = Leading National Awarding OrganisationEAL = Engineering & ManufacturingC&G = City & GuildsIAG = Information, Advice & Guidance

ILM = Leadership & ManagementIT = Information TechnologyIQ = Industry QualificationsITQ = Information Technology QualificationNVQ = National Vocational QualificationQCF = Qualification Credit Framework

Welcome To The First Awards CeremonyTorfaen Training’s award ceremony took place at the LIFE Station Trevethin, Pontypool on Thursday 25th May and attracted over 50 guests, including those learners who had been shortlisted. The Awards rewarded Individual Learners, Employers and Practitioners who have excelled throughout their learning programmes.

There was a large number of nominations at a high standard for each category, which made it a difficult process for the judges when deciding the winners.

Stuart Tandy, Torfaen Training Manager, said: “We are so pleased to be hosting the very first awards of this kind within our organisation. Not only does it showcase the achievements of those

who have exceeded expectations but it also shows the commitment of Torfaen Training towards improving skills for people, employers and the Welsh economy”.

The Traineeship of the Year winner, Jonathan Marquis based in the catering facility (Bron Appetit) at Bron Afon Community Housing, Cwmbran, was recognised for his commitment to learning and the ability to develop and impress his supervisors in only 6 months. Jonathan will soon

progress to Level 1 of the Traineeship programme. Whilst Kelly Nancarrow, Practitioner of the Year winner, was highly praised for her dedication as a Training Officer and Assessor.

Jonathan Marquis, winner of the Traineeship of The Year Award, at work in the Bron Appetit Café, based in Tŷ Bron Afon Centre Cwmbran.

Kelly Nancarrow winner of the Practitioner of the Year Award, proudly showing her engraved glass award.

With such a large volume of nominations the judges had a very difficult time deciding the winners.

However, many of the candidates who reached the final stages but didn’t quite get to the winning spot could probably become nominees again, as they progress through their learning journeys.

The judges would like to take this opportunity to thank all the Training Officers and Practitioners who submitted nominations for these

awards, but above all congratulate the winners and wish them every success for the future.

Stuart TandyTorfaen Training

Manager

Ceri MoffattOperations Manager

Karen PadfieldHead of Skills and

Employability

Tracy Deputy Centre Manager

JUDGESTHE

The LIFE Station was the ideal venue for the first ever Torfaen Training Awards ceremony - not too big and not too small.

Based within a short commute of Pontypool town centre, all the guests and nominees had no problems finding the building. All were very impressed by its modern design and amongst its many talked about attributes throughout the after presentation buffet were the specialist training

facilities such as the IT suites, training kitchens, crèche and fully equipped café.

With over 50 guests in attendance there was ample room in the main conference room and plenty of car park spaces for such a large contingent of people. Overall the event ran like clockwork and everyone looked forward to seeing the winner’s video clips on the large display screens.

A wards held aTheLIFE Station

CandidateVideo’sEach of the winners had a short video produced which presents the candidate at work. They are also shown speaking into the camera about their learner journey and how they have improved.

On some of these ‘mini-movies’ their Managers or Supervisors also comment on how each individual has progressed in their organisations.

The video clips will shortly be available to view on our Twitter (@TorfaenTraining) and Facebook (torfaentraining1) social media sites.

Traineeshipof The Year

Jonathan MarquisCompany: Bron Appetit

Qualification on completion:Progression to Traineeship Level 1 Food Preparation and Cooking

FoundationApprenticeshipof The Year

Rebecca SweeneyCompany: Coleg QS

Qualification on completion:City & Guilds IT Users level 2

Apprenticeshipof The Year

Amie SmithCompany: St Andrew’s Primary School

Qualification on completion:City & Guilds Level 3 Specialist Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Practitionerof The Year

Kelly NancarrowCompany: Torfaen Training

Qualification:Currently undertaking her IAG L4 QCF qualification

Higher Apprenticeshipof The Year

Rebecca CrookCompany: Little Inspirations

Qualification on completion:Children’s Care Learning and Development Level 5 Leadership and Management

Employerof The Year

SRS (Shared Resource Service)

Company Representative: Kevin ElsonAt the forefront of data centre services for Wales and already provides services to Gwent Police, Torfaen CBC, Monmouthshire CBC, Blaenau Gwent CBC, NWIS and Swansea University and the private sector

Meet the Winners

Apprenticeship of The Year winner, Amie Smith, showing off her framed certificate. Her movie clip (above) had a great response at the awards ceremony.

There was a good turnout for the Torfaen Training Career Events Day on the 28th June which was

even better than expected, despite the heavy rain.Learning Support Officer, Donna Britton, had met her starter targets by 11am and doubled them by the time it had all finished, she said:

“I was so pleased to see lots of people arriving shortly after the doors opened. To keep

costs down we used social media to promote the event, which worked. It was so successful that we will have a follow up session towards the end of August.”

With so many keen young people eager to start their learning journey, the next twelve months are going to very busy at Torfaen Training.

The Be Nice Bus arrives at the event to educate young people about Cyberbullying.

Donna Britton presenting Joseph Morgan with £100 of gift vouchers which he won in the prize draw.

As a result of an improved organisational structure the following members of staff have successfully been recruited to the following positions:

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Everyone at Torfaen Training would like to wish Nathan Alexander all the

very best in his new job at Torfaen Leisure Trust, as a GP

Exercise Referral Professional.

Nathan has been with Torfaen Training for 16 months as a Higher Training

Officer and will be missed by both learners and staff.

Moving up Movingout

Ceri MoffattOperations ManagerTORFAEN TRAINING, CWMBRAN

T E01633 647569T E ceri.hussey@torfaen.gov.uk

Louise BrooksQuality Assurance OfficerTORFAEN TRAINING, CWMBRAN

T E01633 647560T E louise.brooks@torfaen.gov.uk

Lisa BaggottQuality Performace ManagerTORFAEN TRAINING, CWMBRAN

T E01633 875929T E lisa.baggott@torfaen.gov.uk

Laura CastlesCurriculum LeadTORFAEN TRAINING, CWMBRAN

T E01633 875929T E laura.castles@torfaen.gov.uk

Committed ToYour CareerWatch out for ourvery smart inductionbooklets andfolders which have recently beenrebranded and printedready for the new starters.

If University isnot for you there are career options available that are equally as rewarding. By planning

your future in Work Based Learning you will get on the job training, wages and a set of skills ready for full time employment. Additionally you also avoid the high debt that most graduates incur from their tuition fees.., interested?Following on from the success of our Career Event Day, we are inviting those students who are looking for an alternative career other than University to come along for an informal

chat with one of our Learner Support Officers.

Call Donna on 01633 647595 or email: donna.britton@torfaen.gov.uk to book your time slot between 29th August - 1st September and plan your future in Work Based Learning.

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