SHEilds Vocational Training

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Email: info@vocationaltraining.org.uk

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SHEilds Vocational Training Ltd

Meet the team

We pride ourselves on delivering a first-class service to our NVQ candidates.

Our team is made up of a group of professionals who between them share years of knowledge and experience, and this is utilised to support our candidates from the start of the NVQ programme all the way through to completion.

Mike Watson Chairman

IOSH Certified Mike Watson - Chairman
Head of NVQ's Management

Mike Watson CMIOSH, Dip RSA, MIIRSM, FlnstLM, MIVA has more than 25 years in business and operational management and occupational health and safety.

Mikes role is concerned with Business Partnerships Internationally ensuring the sustainability of the business and the continued success of the SVT group, including our Safety Management Vocational Training Ltd which is our International branch.

Mandy Pickard Managing Director

Mandy Pickard - Managing Director
Head of NVQ's and Lead IV

Mandy Pickard GradIOSH, DipRSA, FlnstLM, MIVA is our Lead Internal Verifier for overseeing the Health and Safety qualifications and Management qualifications.

As well as being actively involved in the NVQ process, Mandy is also our Managing Director, holding over 20 years experience in management, including health and safety and quality. Mandy's role is to ensure that the team work to the same standards throughout the NVQ process.

Cheryl Watson – Finance Manager

Cheryl Watson – Finance Director

Cheryl has been with SHEilds Vocational Training for 10 years and is a founder.

Cheryl started as the companies Head of Administration and later Head of Finance. Cheryl is highly qualified and experienced in Management and Financial systems and has 20 years' experience in staff and career development.

Mark Avison

Mark Avison – International Corporate Manager
Director SVT (Care) Ltd


Mark is the Corporate Manager for SVT for both the UK and the international operations.

Having gained over 15 years sales and management experience from varied industries, including marine safety & protection, telecommunications and leisure. Marks role is to drive the company’s corporate strategies forward both in the UK and the international market.

Joe Pope

Joe Pope - Business Manager for Health and Social Care - Director SVT (Care) Ltd

Joe DipRSA is lead assessor for the diplomas in Health & Social Care, she is also a fully qualified Internal Quality Assurer. Joe has 10 years experience in assessing across the Health & Care sector with 12 years of care experience previous to that.

Her role is to support and guide candidates through their awards to enable their achievement and also to maintain quality standards whilst doing this. Part of her job role entails making 1-1 visits to candidates in their workplaces as well as providing online support.

Steve Caulthard

Steve Caulthard – Course Adviser

Steve brings to the team a wealth of knowledge from within the training industry. This has been gained over 18 years' experience of working within the Health & Safety Management sector. This valuable experience enables Steve to advise candidates as to which qualifications are most suitable for their needs.

Tom Freer

Tom Freer - Course Adviser

Tom has a solid business background and excellent communication skills, he is keen to promote the Management NVQ's internationally. His vast knowledge of the management sector will help you choose the right qualification to enhance your career.

Matt King - Portfolio Co-ordinator

Matt King - Portfolio Co-ordinator

Matt co-ordinates the administration of NVQ qualifications delivered by various awarding bodies.

Matt is your first point of contact when submitting evidence for Health & Safety qualifications and will prepare it ready for the assessment team.

Neeta Walker – Portfolio Co-ordinator

Neeta Walker – Portfolio Co-ordinator

Neeta is your first point of contact when submitting evidence for Management and Health & Social Care qualifications and will prepare it ready for the assessment team

Sarah Robinson

Sarah Robinson - Marketing Coordinator

Sarah has a strong and varied background in Sales and Administration; she also holds an NVQ in Business Administration so fully appreciates the importance and benefits of vocational training. Her role is to support the SVT team in delivering to you the best possible service from first point of contact to successful completion of your chosen course.

Paul Bell - Managing Director - Acumen Training

Paul Bell Managing Director and lead tutor at Acumen Training and Development Ltd.

Paul Bell MCMI, Grad IOSH Dip RSA, MSOFHT is the facilitator of face to face learning and coaching at SVT and is working in direct association with the SVT team to offer a portfolio of CIEH training programmes.