CableCom achieves the MATRIX standard for information, advice and guidance services.
On 18th June 2010, CableCom was successfully accredited with the MATRIX standard. The scope of the assessment covered the rigorous inspection of the quality of information, advice and guidance service provided to learners engaged on various training programmes. The considerable investment of time the company provides to unemployed, potential learners to explore the suitability of the services offered and proven on-going support and guidance to ensure all learners enjoy their learning journey and ensure a successful outcome.

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CableCom is awarded Approved Supplier Status – to deliver Armed Forces Resettlement courses.
CableCom is now actively recruiting military personnel from all three armed forces into training for civilian careers in Telecommunications and Electronic Security industries as part of their resettlement strategy. By offering Copper & Optical Fibre Networking, Broadnet Installation and Electronic Security & Emergency Systems Installation courses, CableCom is endeavouring to make the transition from military to civilian life as easy as possible for members of our armed forces.

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Appointment of new,  Managing Director.
Congratulations to Tony Horridge on his promotion to Managing Director. Tony joined the company in summer 2005 as a trainer of Ports & Shipping and Safety Passports courses. His first promotion was to Quality Manager, where he gained valuable experience of the company and the importance of providing a quality service. Now, as joint MD Tony is forging ahead with company expansion and raising our national profile in the unique sectors of training the company offers.

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The New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA)
Statutory Instrument - SI 2009 No.2257 (Highways, England) from 6th April 2010
As you may be aware, the above SI was passed in August 2009 and will have changes that may affect you.
What are the legal requirements?
The New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA) requires undertakers (an accredited/qualified organisation or person carrying out street works) to ensure that work to install, review, maintain and inspect underground apparatus in the street is controlled by competent people. CableCom Training is an approved centre with City & Guilds and delivers these qualifications in line with the new changes that may affect you.
Follow the link: Explanation on how to gain these qualifications and how they should be registered or re-registered. Click here

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A new member of staff joins our team
Christine Duffield joins the company as Quality Improvements Manager. Christine has 17 years further education teaching experience and 12 years education management experience.

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New qualifications launched at Gateshead College:  Security & Emergency Alarm Systems:

Level 2 Certificate in Knowledge of Electronic Security & Emergency Systems
Level 2 NVQ for Providing Security, Emergency & Alarm Systems

These are practical hands on qualifications which will give you the knowledge and skills you require in the following occupational areas:

• Access control systems
• Intruder alarm systems
• Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) systems
• Fire detection and alarm systems
  
  

For course information click here

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CableCom launch new provision for apprentices with closer links to MAP Group UK in:

IT & Telecoms Professionals Apprenticeship

Apprentice Job Vacancies:  This provision has been developed by CableCom to support a new initiative by a major national digital media company, with job opportunities throughout the UK.  Those interested will need a genuine interest in all things computing and you will be trained to support the following services: New PC set-up; PC tune up; PC security; Basic software install; MP3 player setup; Digital camera setup; Printer setup & troubleshooting; Wireless networking & security, Smartphone; Smartphone GPS; Email & organiser/office applications; Internet booster; gaming; Win 7 upgrade.

Job Title: Onsite Telecommunications Technician
If you are interested in this vacancy/provision then please follow the following link to the apprenticeship vacancy matching service: click here

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CableCom Training moves to interim business premises:

CableCom will move to an interim business premises on a temporary basis while our new state of the art training/conference facility is being constructed.  Our new contact details are as follows:

Address:                               
CableCom Training Ltd
22 Portrack Grange Road
Stockton-On-Tees
TS18 2PH

Telephone: 01642804000
Fax:01642734555

Our e-mail and website details will remain the same.

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New qualifications launched:  Security & Emergency Alarm Systems:

Level 2 Certificate in Knowledge of Electronic Security & Emergency Systems
Level 2 NVQ for Providing Security, Emergency & Alarm Systems

These are practical hands on qualifications which will give you the knowledge and skills you require in the following occupational areas:

• Access control systems
• Intruder alarm systems
• Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) systems
• Fire detection and alarm systems

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CableCom launch new provision for apprentices in:

Level 2 Certificate in Knowledge of Electronic Security & Emergency Systems

Apprentices: This provision can be delivered under the ‘Apprenticeship Scheme’ as the qualification forms the technical certificate for the Electronic Emergency & Security Systems Foundation Modern Apprenticeship.

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CPC for Coach drivers
Exciting new training partnership with Expect Distribution Ltd leads the way with Driver CPC Training: CableCom have now commenced delivery of Driver CPC-Periodic LGV Training with ‘Expect Distribution Ltd’ based in Bradford.  This rolling programme will be completed in Jan 2010 for approx 70 drivers.   In January 2010 we commence delivery of periodic training for approx 100 PCV Coach drivers based in North & South Yorkshire.  Our programmes are proving to be successful as the training has led to several referrals.

Taxi Coach and Driver CPC course - click here

TEES TRAINING PROVIDER INVESTS IN NEW HQ AS IT EXPANDS ACROSS UK

A £1.2m investment in new premises is ensuring that a fast-growing Tees Valley training provider continues to expand across the UK and lead the way in the highly competitive market of skills development.

CableCom Training Ltd is building a new Training Centre on Stockton’s Preston Farm Industrial Estate that is three times the size of its current office and will lead to the creation of around six new jobs.  The current 11-strong core team, backed by a bank of up to 40 skilled trainers and assessors, has already been strengthened by the addition of two administration posts and a Skills 4 Life specialist.  

Started by Clive Donnison, Roy Fraser and Sean Ratchford in 2000, CableCom already wins contracts around the UK in competition with some of the country’s biggest companies.  It provides training for clients in a wide range of sectors including telecommunications, waste management, security, driver CPC, management, transportation, including the fast-growing taxi market, teaching and health and safety. 

CableCom has also developed a sought-after safety-passport scheme for the niche ports and shipping sector and works in partnership with Gateshead & Stockton Riverside Colleges.  Training courses for the unemployed and ex-offenders, supported by government funding, are run twice weekly.

• The latest expansion comes after the company attracted the attention of the MAP Group UK, one of the country’s leading telecommunications consortiums who have invested in CableCom. The company is now set to deliver all training for MAP Group UK: http://www.mapgroupuk.com/