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2023 at SVT

Happy new year to all. It was a extremely busy year at SVT in 2022 welcoming 1900 new students from all over the world. 2022 at SVT was the year of making small changes across the whole company to make the us more streamline thus giving ...
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SVT Open as usual

Good Morning All We hope that you are safe and well. SVT are open as normal having...
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New Members Join SVT

SVT are pleased to announce the addition of 2 new members to enhance the quality of delivery. April Murtagh joins us as Health and Social Care Assessor and Rachel Sheppard as the UK Office Co-Ordinator. SVT will never compromise our stan...
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CMI and ILM Payment plans

At SVT we are always looking at ways to help candidates to get started on our courses. After some feedback from potential students wanting to study ILM andf CMI with SVT but the deposit was a little high and payments a little to much per month we ...
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L5 Conversion in Safety

Have you studied a NVQ Level 5 in Health and Safety? SVT can now offer you a conversion course to the Level 6 D...
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ISO45001 Gained by SVT

SVT Ltd has now achieved ISO 45001. I started this project back in January this year after gaining support from the Managing Director who gave me the go ahead and a budget of £2,000. The budget is important to note as it allowed me, as part ...
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SVT are recruiting

Job Description Ref: HR121   Post of            : Health & Safety Assessor Reporting to  : Accreditation Manager  &n...
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Considering A Career In Health & Social Care?

Over the next 15 years, it is estimated that the number of over 85s needing 24 hour care is set to double. The care industry is already majorly underfunded, as recognised by the Department of Health & Social care, who have promised an extra ...
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Rise of Technology within Health & Safety Industry

With a recent £26.6 million investment by the UK Government(*) to manufacture robots to substitute human workers in hazardous environments, there has been some concern within the ...
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20 Year Anniversary For PUWER & LOLER - H&S Regulations

2018 marks the 20th anniversary of the PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) and LOLER (Lifting and Operating Equipment Regulations). So we thought it would be a great time to do a mini round-up of how these have impact...
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Singapore Safety In Tethers

A recent construction site incident, that caused the death of two workers in Singapore has caused a real stir in the Health & Safety industry. This is the first...
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CMI goes International at SVT

After a successful CMI Audit SVT are now pleased to announce we will be delivering our courses internationally. We have also added 4 new 7 courses.  Take a look ...
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Graduation Success!

A big thank you to all that attended the SVT Graduation. Pictures and Videos will follow soon.....
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QMS Passed

SVT have been audited by QMS (Quality Management Systems) for the ISO 9001 certification and have passed with flying colours! Well done team SVT :)
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SVT secure management author Jim McGrath for SVT graduation

SVT hold a free annual graduation for all of our...
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Bank Holiday

Good Day  SVT will be closed for the bank holiday from 4:30pm the 25th of August and reopens as normal at 8am on the 29th of August. Should you wish to enquire about a course or need assistance please email ...
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CMi Approval

SVT are very pleased to announce that we have gained accreditation from CMi (Chartered Managemen...
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SVT Launches new look blog

SVT has launched its newly developed blog area. This contains some of our existing Cha...
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SVT Pass its City and Guilds EQA Visit

SVT has just passed its City & Guilds Health and Safety EQA visit with no recommendations and maintain...
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Contact @ SVT

At SVT we understand that life runs at a fast pace. You can contact SVT in various ways to suit. If you are looking for course support for your Care, Health and Safety or Management course please call +44 (0) 1472 353638.  Should yo...
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The Role of a Lead Administrator

The role of Lead Administrator – SVT Ltd – Jennifer Davison My role as the lead administrator is to offer administrative support to all areas with in SVT Ltd but my main role is the administration of the NEBOSH course.  ...
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Life as a Safety Professional

If you ask a safety professional what their route into CMIOSH was or a manager how they gained Fellowship of the 'Institute of Leadership and Management' you would probably find as many different answers as there are members. We all h...
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Easter working times at SVT

SVT will be closed from the 14th of April and reopen on the 18th of April at 8am for the Easter break. ...
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Free NEBOSH Study books for all

At SVT we understand the importance of Health and Safety for all so we have decided to give the NEBOSH study books for free. Please click this link: http://www.vocationalt...
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SVT International Graduation announced

In 2017 SVT has chosen Doha Qatar for our International Graduation event. This will take place in September. ...
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SVT UK Graduation announced

We are holding our UK graduation at the Grimsby Hall on the 31st of March 2017 so that all SVT candidates that have completed their course can coll...
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SVT open for business as usual

Hello and a Happy New Year All at SVT hope that you have had a great break and enjoyed your festivities. SVT are now open as usual so please call or email us for any support. Have a great 2017 +44 (0) 1472 240112 or email ...
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SVT Christmas Opening hours

SVT would like to take his opportunity to thank you all for your support in 2016. Here are our opening times over the christmas period: 23rd of December 9am - 1pm 24th of December - 28th of December - Closed ...
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SVT require a lead administrator

Post of            : Lead Administrator Reporting to    : Accreditation Manager Salary     ...
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SVT gains recognition from eMagister

SVT are very proud to have been awarded eMagister center of excellence 2016 because our pre...
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A new way to let us know how we did

At SVT we are always looking for ways to make things easier. On average we recieve 5 testimonials per week from candidates and we love it! Now you can go use this link to upload your testimonial. Simply add your details, Your testimonial...
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SVT are moving!

SVT are very pleased to announce that we are on the move! ...
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SVT Launches NEW City & Guilds L5 Health & Safety Diploma

SVT are very pleased to announce that we are ready to offer the brand new City and Guilds NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Heath and Safety  There has been some changes made to the course and candidates will now have to complete 12 units to b...
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Funding available for Oil and Gas workers in Scotland

Financial support for those in Scotland’s oil and gas sector who are...
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How to have a successful career in Health & Safety

  Are you currently working...
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A New Way to Contact SVT Ltd

SVT Whatsapp Connection Now Available At SVT, we understand that traditional forms of contact aren't always convenient. As well as phone, email, online chat and being able to contact us through social media...
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The essential NEBOSH eLearning courses have arrived at SVT

We’ve been very busy over the past few months updating our Distance Learning Portal and earning our accreditation for the NEBOSH National General Certificate and International General Certificate eLearning courses. These courses ar...
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Do you know we receive an average 5 testimonials per week?

I am thoroughly impressed by the standard of tuition and learning provided by SVT. SVT is an organisation that has been constructed with the learner in mind and the company certainly delivers upon that. I can honestly describe the support as excel...
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Are you a commercial customer?

If so then we can offer you specialist tailored packages tailored towards your...
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7 Reasons to Choose SVT as your Vocational Training Provider

Take a look at an alternative insight in to 'Why Choose SVT' as written by one of our colleagues....
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Improved Learning Portal Goes Live!

At SVT we have been spending months improving the learning portal for our new and exsisting candidates. There are now a ...
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SVT Are Hiring

SVT are hiring! ...
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10% Off all courses ends soon!

10% off all SVT courses ends soon. Use code May10 on checkout or call 01472 240112
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SVT are recruiting a Customer Account Manager

Due to continued Growth and Expansion we are currently looking to recruit a Customer Account Manager at our Grimsby office:- The specific tasks associated with this role as follows: - Attend various exh...
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UK Bank Holiday Closed until Tuesday the 3rd of May

SVT is now closed for the bank holiday weekend but back on Tuesday at 8am ...
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Enertech Qatar joins the SVT Group

SVT are pleased to announce that Enertech Qatar has joined the SVT Group a...
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SVT Easter Opening Hours

SVT will be closed from 5pm on the 24th of March and back open on the 29th of March at 8:30am. Should you require any assistance or information please email info@svtltd.com  Have a gre...
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Over 60 Candidates attend the SVT UK Graduation

A Huge well done to all the new 2016 SVT Graduates who attend. A great day by all.  Please click below for all the days pictures.  ...
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SVT UK Candidate of the year is......

SVT UK Candidate of the Year is... ...
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SVT Annual Graduation fast approaching

At SVT we understand the hard work and commitment from all of our candidat...
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Testimonials keep flooding in

At SVT we are very proud of all the testimonials that we recieve.  It is because of the vast amount of testimonials and recommendations that we get on a daily basis that we continue to excel in providing exceptional service. ...
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Record number of enrolments at SVT in January 2016

 January 2016 has seen record number enrolments at SVT with Health and Safety been at an all time high. We have seen enrolments internationally from candidates in Australia, Tunisia, UAE, Qatar, Nigeria,...
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10% Off all courses ends soon!

At SVT we are proud to have been offering Social Care, Health and Safety & Management online courses for 20 years. We have direct claim status on all the ILM and City & Guilds courses.  For ...
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Are you looking for a new career?

Other than charisma and personality having a great deal of experience and qual...
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Joanne Eastham is promoted to Assistant Care Manager

SVT are pleased to announce that Joanne Eastham has been promoted to Assistant Manager for SVT Care. Good luck in your new role Joanne
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Testimonials

At SVT we are very proud to be regarded as the number 1 private provider of Vocational Qualifactions. This is backed up by our Direct claim status awarded by ILM/City and Guilds on all the courses we offer and the fantastic testimonials we re...
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Happy New year to all.

SVT would like to wish all a very happy and successfull 2016. We look forward to new challenges, new projects and hope we continue to grow through reputation.  Take care and best wishes Team SVT 
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SVT Graduation Date Set!

At SVT we understand the hard work and commitment from all of our candidates in passing their courses. On the 11th of March 2016 all candidates will be invited to come and meet the team, collect there certificates, wear a graduation gown...
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Christmas Vouchers available at SVT.

At SVT we offer Christmas Vouchers that can be used on any course. If you purchase them before the 20th of December you ...
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SVT Pass ILM inspection with high praise.

ILM Inspection report at SVT  ILM Routine Sampling EV Visit at the Centre, met with Mandy Pickard (Centre Contact). We discussed updates and if there had been any changes to the organisational structure, staffing and resources....
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Text enquiry goes live at SVT

At SVT we understand how busy people are. We try to make the process of contact and enrollment as seamless as possible. All customers current or new can TEXT SVT to 84433 and member of SVT will call you to help and advise. Standard network ch...
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RedHat Safety Training joins the SVT Group

RedHat Safety Training joins the SVT Group.  SVT are...
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SVT UAE presence goes from strength to strength

SVT has always had a strong market share of candidates in the Middle East who wish to study Health and Safety NVQ's but this year we have seen a huge increase in students from the UAE region. We are very proud of this. SVT are aware that many ...
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20% Funding still available!

The 20% funding towards all ILM and City and Guilds Courses continues at SVT. Limited availability and on a first come basis.  Call for details on 01472 240112. T+C's apply. 
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September Enrolment Discounts now available for August!

At SVT if you book your course in August we will give you 20% off as a welcome to all new students.  There is limited availabilty so be quick. You can buy online using code TW08 or simply call us on 01472 240112 or email ...
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Dubai IFTAR

SVT Sponsored event. ...
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CG Level 5 in OHS Completed in 40 days!

I was already a Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner (CMIOSH) and during my IPD process I had to complete a mini NVQ type portfolio (SDP) and this made me more interested to gain a well-respected UK based Vocational Qualification and thus deci...
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NEBOSH National General Certificate Classroom in London 3 Spaces left!

The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Classroom in London has only 3 spaces left! It is great value for money. Includes Exams, Regisration, Lunch, Refreshments, Onsite Parking, Study book and Certification. Book...
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Darren Platts UAE SVT student of the year!

SVT held its annual open/graduation day in Dubai on Saturday and it was a huge success. Many students collected there Diplomas in many subjects and a great day was had by all. Darren Platt won SVT UAE Student of the year 2014. Darren collected 2 D...
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Team SVT are packing for Dubai

Look out Dubai SVT are heading your way!  Some of the SVT staff are flying tomorrow to Dubai for our Annual awards day. This year it is been held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Media City on the 9th of May.  It has been...
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Social Care Assessor Required

SVT are looking to employ a Health and Social Care Assessor. Job Description Ref: NVQA2 Post of   ...
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Now Available to Buy Online with Payment Plan Checkout!

SVT have now added a payment plan option to buy online. Start your course with just a £300 deposit and the spread the cost over 2/3/4/5/6 months. No additional fees or checks. Checkout the course of your choice and an SVT course advisor will...
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New City and Guilds NVQ L4 in Social Care Launched!

SVT are pleased to have added the City and Guilds QCF NVQ Level 4 in Adult Care to our Social Care Portfolio. The Level 4 Diploma is ideal for those that are established in a Social Care setting and are looki...
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SVT Launches Middle East Venture

SVT are very happy to announce an assosciation with the Green World Group. This will open up the MiddleEast market to SVT and allow GWG to offer there services in the UK.      
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SVT open 2nd UK office!

SVT are very happy to announce the opening of our 2nd UK office. We have also employed 5 members of staff so far in 2015. This is to maintain our excellent service to all of our customers. ...
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Fee Free Flexible Payments

SVT offer payment plans to suit all requirements. start with a small deposit and spread the cost to suit your budget.  call 01472 240112 or email ...
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SVT Launches NEBOSH and IOSH courses

  SVT are very pleased to announce the launch of NEBOSH and IOSH classroom courses internationally. We have a fixed annual calendar and are also working with companies internationally to arrange cour...
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Health and Social Care Candidate says a big thank you

Loreta Simula In 2013 I contacted SVT and registered for a Level 3 course in Health and Social care. Their res...
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SVT Ltd. based in Grimsby have a vacancy for a qualified Assessor for Health & Social Care at Management level

 SVT Ltd.  based in Grimsby have a vacancy for a qualified Assessor for Health & Social Care at Management level.  Full time 37.5 hours per week.  ...
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Dubai Graduation

SVT hold graduation ceremonies for our International and National candidates who have completed their diplomas ...
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Recognition

 We now have the facility for E-Certification with City&Guilds. This means as so...
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Middle East Chat

 SVT Ltd also have a Middle East website. Please view ...
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Another Happy Candidate

Another Happy Student. Completing the NVQ Diploma with SVT Vocational Training was really an amazing experience considering that it was first time to take up my study by online. I had gained knowledge and experience on e-lea...
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Looking to become an Assessor?

The Assessors and Internal Verifiers qualifications are now referred to by the QCF as TAQA. ...
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New member joins SVT

Staff News! SVT are pleased to welcome Nikki Micheal who has joined us today ...
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Graduation 24th of October

Student News! Have you registered your place to attend the SVT Graduation ceremony? It is a great time to celebrate your great acheivements, meet the SVT staff and chat with other candidates. ...
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Testimonial

I started the level 5 Diploma in Social Care Management (children and young people) in Janua...
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7 Years Service!

Staff news!   7 years today.. All at SVT would like to say a huge thanks to Margaret Levett (Customer Liais...
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What our Health & Social Care Assessors do on their days off!

I have been on my travels again but not in the assessing capacity, but to spend my Sunday travelling to Cambridge to participate in the 10k walk organised by the Alzheimer’s Research UK defeating Dementia Charity. My day began at 5.30 by eat...
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VACANCY for Health & Social Care Assessor

SVT Care Ltd. are seeking an enthusiastic and professional Assessor to join our existing Health & Social Care team.    Candidates must have an assessing qualification to be able to assess levels 2 to 5 and relevant Manageme...
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Adult Learners Week Awards

Adult Learners Week Awards recognises achievement by individuals and training providers for their commitment to learning. SVT nominated Loreta Simula for her efforts whilst working towards her Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Ca...
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Training, Assessment and Quality Assurance Qualifications now available

Great news.  City and Guilds have given SVT approval to deliver a whole suite of qualifications called TAQA – Training, Assessment, Quality, Assurance The ...
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SVT secures funding for growth

SVT hit the financial pages of BDaily Financial advice following successful application for funding to grow the business. Read more on the link below.  ...
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A day in the life of an Assessor in Health and Social Care Continued.

A day in the life of an assessor continued…………………….. My previous write up was about when I travelled...
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Vacancy for Sales Course Advisor

SVT are looking for an experienced Sales Course Advisor to join our existing team based at Grimsby.   Salary is £18k basic per annum + bonus and commissions.   You will hav...
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A day in the life of an Assessor in Health and Social Care

Jo Towse Assessor for Health and Social Care for Diploma level 2 and 3 As an Assessor you have a varied set of duties and tasks to undertake as part of your role in supporting your learners. One of the duties involves visiting the work...
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Facebook for Management and Social Care

Facebook update Cheryl Watson our Assessor and Portfolio Co-ordinator for all things Management has set up a Facebook page to allow management candidates to share experiences and good practice whilst undertaking their certificates and ...
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Personalisaton in Health and Social Care

SVT are pleased to announce that the Level 4 Award in Principles of Personalisation in Social Care qualification is being added to the already ...
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Great British Care Awards 2013 North East Region - UPDATE March 2014

17th March ’14   Update. On the 12th March, I took a visit to Stockton-on-Tees to see the lovely Ruth. I was on my way to visit a candidate in Newcastle but needed ...
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Graduation 2014

Graduation 2014 will be held in October next year... This is our 5th Graduation presentation that is offered to all successful candidates. The event has a high attendance so with this in mind students are asked to let us know early ...
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3rd Annual Awards Presentation

Grimsby based International Training Provider, SVT Ltd, held their 3rd annual Awards presentation at Grimsby Town Hall on Friday 11th October. Students from all over the UK attended the event to receive their Diploma's in Health and ...
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Free workshops

We are offering FREE workshops to each of our candidates throughout 2014 Starting February 2014 SVT will be again running a FREE workshop that is open to all of candidates of level 3, 5 and 7 Awards. Each month the workshop is based on Bus...
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SVT 3rd Annual Awards Presentation

Grimsby based International Training Provider, SVT Ltd, are holding their 3rd annual Awards presentation at Grimsby Town Hall on Friday 11th October from 2pm. Students from all over the UK will be attending the event to receive thei...
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Action for Children The Great North Run 2013

When I joined SVT Ltd back in March – little did I know what I was letting myself in for? It seems that by securing a job as a humble assessor for the Health & Social care awards – it guaranteed me a place in this year’s Grea...
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Success with CMIOSH

For many Health & Safety professionals becoming a Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) is the ultimate goal as they achieve professional recognition for their skills, knowledge and experience which is recognised internationally....
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Job Vacancy - Health & Social Care Assessor

Job Description Ref: NVQA2 Post of : NVQ Assessor in Health and Social Care/Management Reporting to : Managing Director       Salary : £20,000 - £23,000 PA depending on ...
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Great British Home Care Awards 2013

Great British Home Care Awards 2013 On Saturday 22nd June at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London provided a spectacular backdrop for the national finals of the Great British Home Care Awa...
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Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning

Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning - Macmillan Cancer Support SVT are taking part in Macmillan's World's Biggest Coffee Morning! This will be taking place at our Grimsby off...
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NASHiCS - National Learning & Development Forum

NASHiCS - National Learning & Development Forum 20th June 2013 Our Lead Assessor for Health & Social Care and SVT Care Ltd Director Joe Pope traveled over to the Concorde Centre at Manchester Airport for the NASHiCS National Le...
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Keep Calm and Gain a Qualification with ELCAS Credits

Keep Calm and Gain a Qualification with ELCAS Credits Having spent some years in one of the Armed Forces you may now be in your resettlement phase, facing t...
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National Recycling Week 17 - 23 June 2013

From 17-23 June 2013 it’s Recycle Week!     This special week has been held since 2004 and its mission has been to encourage us to recycle more.  A...
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Carers Week 10 - 16 June 2013

Improving the Lives of Carers and the People they Care for       Carers Week 2013 takes place from Monday 10 to Sunday 16 June.  ...
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Dementia Awareness Week

It's time to talk about dementia We're all living longer. That means we're all facing a higher risk of one day developing dementia. It may be you. Or it may be someone in your family. ...
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Introducing Paul Bell Managing Director and Lead Tutor at Acumen Training and Development Ltd.

Introducing 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 wo...
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Classroom based training for CIEH accredited courses and SVT Bespoke Care Courses available

SHEilds Vocational Training Ltd and Acumen Training and Development Ltd (ATD) have further developed their association with the objectives of providing professional cost effective tutor led training and have taken this opportunity to intro...
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SVT expands its local business activities

SHEilds Vocational Training Ltd based in Grimsby has employed three new staff. The company which provides level 5 and 7 NVQ Diplomas accredited through City & Guilds and Oxford Cambridge registered awards to the Care Sector and the Occ...
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Care Show Dates

We will be attending Great British Care Shows on the following dates and places: IOSH 2013 Health & Safety Conference and Exhibition, Stand C60, Excel Exhibition Centre, London. 26th & 27th February 2013...
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Why do you want to study an occupational health, safety and environmental qualification?

Hello fellow students, my name is Mike Watson and I would like to ask you a question: why do you want to undertake the study of an occupational health, safety and environmental qualification? I did my first qualification...
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Graduates awards ceremony deemed a huge success

Held at the Grimsby Town Hall on the 18th of October 2011, students from all over the UK, who successfully completed their Diploma NVQ's in Occupational Health and Safety attended. ...
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NVQ 5 Diploma versus NEBOSH National Diploma

A quick overview of the benefits of taking an NVQ Diploma compared to a NEBOSH National Diploma.   NVQ L...
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What is Distance Learning?

In the past decade, distance learning has become an increasingly popular way for training providers to provide access to their programs and for students to learn about and become qualified in subjects that they might not othe...
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Graduation Ceremonies for International candidates

Twice yearly we hold graduation ceremonies for our International candidates who have completed their diplomas in Health and Safety and Leadership and Management. These events are held at the local office in Dubai and are attended by Keynote speake...
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CMI Management courses now available internationally

After our most recent audit by CMI SVT are pleased to announce that we have now gained accreditation to deliver these courses internationally. We have also added 4 new CMI Courses.  Please call +44(0)1472 240112 for details ...
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