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17th April 2024 Issue no. 701
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A Career in 8 Weeks: trained and licensed security staff for your company
Mercury Training Services, in partnership with Skills for Security and JobCentre Plus, is offering funded security training for new entrants into the industry who are currently unemployed. It covers security guarding, CCTV, door supervision and conflict management and includes:
* a 2-week course assessment followed by 6 weeks security training for successful customers
* training in customer service skills, the ability to work in a team and to solve problems
* for those who successfully complete the course, Mercury Training Services will pay for their first Security Guarding licence.
This unique 8-week programme will be offered at Security House in Worcester starting in January 2013 and we are looking for security companies within a 20 mile radius of Worcester, national companies with contracts in the area or organisations that run their own in-house security teams, who will have job vacancies to offer the highly-trained personnel when they finish the programme.
We also need employers willing to come and give a 20 minute talk to the groups while they are in training, who can explain about the careers available and the day-to-day realities of working within the security sector.
This is not a 'quick-fix' solution. It offers training to a higher level than basic 'licence to practise' standards and is designed for people of all ages who want to make a career in security. Strict discipline is maintained throughout the training period to ensure that those who succeed are highly motivated and will approach their first job with a professional attitude.
Mike Dzioba, Employer Relationship Manager for DWP said:
"We are delighted to be working with Mercury Training Services and Skills for Security to offer our customers the opportunity to gain skills and qualifications to work in the Security industry. This training will considerably increase their chances of securing a job in the sector".
It has already worked in Birmingham and the Black Country where:
* an average of 18 customers have been trained per course
* over 80 interviews have been arranged with various companies
* there have been 50 known job outcomes to date
* 115 SIA licences have been applied for by Mercury Training
We are inviting employers to find out more at a drop-in information session here at Skills for Security on Wednesday 4th December from 1.00pm - 4.00pm. Please contact Customer Services on 01905 744000 if you would like to attend, if you would like more information about the programme or if you would like the opportunity to give a talk to the trainees.
Sue Hawkins on 01905 744014 or email: [email protected]
5th December 2012