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Polymer Training & Innovation Centre; Milestone Achieved
The University of Chester HESTEM project ‘Employer Networks’ is nearing the end of the first phase
TTE would like to invite you to an open event on Thursday 14th June at 8:30am (Breakfast Provided).

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Polymer Training & Innovation Centre; Milestone Achieved

The University of Chester HESTEM project ‘Employer Networks’ is nearing the end of the first phase

TTE would like to invite you to an open event on Thursday 14th June at 8:30am (Breakfast Provided).

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Revolutionising training in the process industries by building a coherent approach to skills training in our sector

Training providers can reap huge benefits from becoming part of the National Skills Academy for Process Industries' prestigious training network.

The network consists of a series of specialist training providers who have developed training provision in support of the services they provide to our industry. Through this network, employers are able to access their expertise whenever, and wherever they are based.

The Academy welcomes Expressions of Interest from publicly funded and private or commercial training providers. Our ultimate aim is to develop strong national and regional networks capable of meeting the full range of skills needs of the process industries, enabling employers to benchmark, train and accredit, and record the achievements of their staff against the relevant Gold Standard frameworks for their industry.

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We were delighted to become recognised as a Centre of Excellence for our training provision. The accreditation demonstrates our commitment to continual development and gives considerable assurance to our learners, and their employers, that the training we provide is to the highest possible standard. We have seen many measurable benefi ts since joining the Skills Academy provider network and as a result have signifi cantly increased the number of individuals wanting to learn with us.

Andrew Evans, Commercial Academy Manager - Creative Industries, Walsall College. (Centre of Excellence for Polymers)

Join the network

We present our Accredited providers with an enhanced route to market, delivering a distinct marketing advantage through our Business Referral service, registration on the Skills Academy website, inclusion in targeted campaigns and use of our Skills Passport system.

We also create opportunities to engage with employers through participation in an annual programme of national and regional workshops and seminars dealing with current industry skills issues, and encourage active involvement in qualifications and training standards development.

Every organisation that joins our network will be supported through our rigorous accreditation process. Our aim is to work with you to identify your strengths and weaknesses and if you are successful we will work with you to develop your organisation and staff capabilities.

Accreditation: the options

What are the benefits of accreditation?

Joining the Skills Academy gives you the benefit of sharing best practice with other specialist providers, becoming part of a committed and focussed network, and working with us to gain from ongoing support for your business and staff development:

get a head start though our Business Referrals service - matching requests for training with priority given to Accredited providers
raise your profile by using the Skills Academy logo and additional material to promote you Accreditation
work with us to create your own profile page on our website, highlighting your unique selling points and successful case studies
register all your qualifications, training programmes and short courses and have them signposted through our Skills Passport tool and website search facility
have your courses and training programmes validated by the Skills Academy
develop a proactive and productive relationship with our Network Services and Commercial teams
increase your links with industry through product and service research and development
tap into the expertise in Cogent SSC and keep up to date with the latest developments in Qualifications reform, National Occupational Standards and the development of Training Standards for the Process Industries
free use of the Skills Passport (worth over £800) to record your own staff development and CPD, and as a tool to engage employers.

“The provider referral system is a key benefi t of being part of the Skills Academy network. Accreditation provides reassurance to employers that their training needs are being met by an organisation that has achieved independently audited standards of operation.”

Roy Beddow, Director, Consulting Principles

Relationship-based referral marketing for training providers

The Skills Academy works with training providers to ensure excellence in provision and offers them a direct route to market, providing them with opportunities to engage with employers seeking quality training or skills consultancy through an open and competitive referral process.

The business referral system is a web-based referral platform where employers' specific training and skills consultancy needs are identified, and Accredited Providers and Associates are encouraged to respond with an outline proposal. The Skills Academy then helps the employer select the solution that best meets their needs.

All Accredited Providers and Associates are invited to sign up to our Business Referral service.

What are the benefits to training providers using the Business Referrals service?

“The provider referral system is a key benefit of being part of the Skills Academy network. Accreditation provides reassurance to employers that their training needs are being met by an organisation that has achieved independently audited standards of operation.”

Roy Beddow, Director, Consulting Principles

The Network

National Skills Academy Provider event 2011