Blog Entries http://www.onsitetraininguk.co.uk Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:04:54 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.onsitetraininguk.co.uk/latest-news/NVQ-CSCS-Skillcard.html <p>&nbsp;</p><p>Want to work on construction sites? You'll need a CSCS card.</p><p>An NVQ enables you to get your skillcard-and it could be free!</p><p>No classrooms, no writing, just do your job and we'll assess on site.</p><p>Contact us for more information</p> margaret@onsitetraininguk.co.uk Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.onsitetraininguk.co.uk/latest-news/FUNDING-FOR-NVQS-LEVEL-2-3-TO-BE-RELEASED.html <p>The next tranch of funding for qualifications at level 2 and 3 is to be released at the beginning of April. Contact us to see what you are eligible for.....</p> margaret@onsitetraininguk.co.uk Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.onsitetraininguk.co.uk/latest-news/LEADING-THE-FIELD-IN-WORK-BASED-DIPLOMAS.html <p>Candidates with OnSite Training&nbsp; are among the first to achieve level 2 qualifications in the new Work-based Diploma in Horticulture.</p><p>Staff at Marcus Young Landscapes achieved the Landscape route, while those at Bridgman and Bridgman chose the horticulture option.</p><p>Both are to be featured in the forthcoming issue of the City &amp; Guilds publication 'Outlook'</p><p>&nbsp;</p> margaret@onsitetraininguk.co.uk Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.onsitetraininguk.co.uk/latest-news/Top-10-tips-choosing-an-NVQ-centre.html <p>Top 10 Tips - Choosing an NVQ centre</p><p align="left">Supplied by: Northamptonshire County Council Vocational Training Centre</p><p>1. Make sure that the NVQ is appropriate to the job role that your employee holds.Don't forget to make sure that the NVQ level is right too - choosing the wrong award and the wrong level is setting a candidate up to fail. A good centre will offer help and advice to make the right choice.</p><p>&nbsp;2. Does the centre you are considering offer on-site assessmen [...] margaret@onsitetraininguk.co.uk Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.onsitetraininguk.co.uk/latest-news/Fantastic-end-of-year-results-.html <p>OnSite Training UK achieved a whopping 97% success rate with their NVQ candidates&nbsp;in the academic year 08/09. </p><p>Partner Margaret McNeil says &quot;This is a fantastic achievement for our assessors and candidates alike. It is testament to the wealth of skills and experience out there in the landscape industry and to the flexibility and employer-led ethos of OnSite. Of the 5 that didn't achieve, 4 left the industry and one became too ill to continue. Working as closely as we do with c [...] margaret@onsitetraininguk.co.uk Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.onsitetraininguk.co.uk/latest-news/New-NVQ-Local-Environmental-Services.html New in September 2009-a new NVQ Level 2 &lsquo;Local Environmental Services' aimed at those whose jobs involve some horticulture and some cleansing operations. margaret@onsitetraininguk.co.uk Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.onsitetraininguk.co.uk/latest-news/Sustainable-Landscaping-new-training-course.html New training initiatives in 2009: &lsquo;Sustainable Landscaping' a great way to demonstrate you are bang up to date with environmental trends and practices. Email us for a course outline and take the first step to a competitive advantage. margaret@onsitetraininguk.co.uk Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.onsitetraininguk.co.uk/latest-news/Great-new-qualifications-replace-NVQs.html NVQ's level 1-3 are no longer available in Amenity Horticulture. they have been replaced by more flexible and up to date Awards, Certificates and Diplomas at level 1-3. NVQ level 4 is with us until August 2010. They are still work based qualifications, and can be fully assessed while the candidates is at work. So experienced operatives still don't have to attend college if they enrol with OnSite Training UK. margaret@onsitetraininguk.co.uk Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.onsitetraininguk.co.uk/latest-news/Apprenticeship-places-needed.html <p>Can you offer a young person the opportunity to learn new skills and get work experience? An apprentice working with you will achieve a Level 2 Certificate in an area of horticulture of your choice, and a certificate competence appropriate to their role.</p><p>&nbsp;We help you find the apprentice and support both of you through the 12 month proramme. You could find the perfect new employee, and the minimum pay is &pound;100 per week.</p><p>Demonstrate your commitment to the industry and help [...] margaret@onsitetraininguk.co.uk Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.onsitetraininguk.co.uk/latest-news/Jobs-with-Onsite-Training.html <p style="text-align: left;">Horticulture Jobs !!</p><br/><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><br/><p style="text-align: left;">Are you a horticulture industry expert who would like to help others achieve recognition for their skills and experience, and support others through training to develop themselves? We are looking for highly motivated people to meet with our candidates and use a variety of methods to assess their skills and knowledge, and to provide practical training sessions where skills nee [...] margaret@onsitetraininguk.co.uk Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:24:24 +0100 http://www.onsitetraininguk.co.uk/latest-news/Jon-Cowley-appointed.html OnSite Training is delighted to announce the appointment of Jon Cowley LCGI as Contracts Manager with effect from 1st September 2009. Jon comes to us from an established landscape design and construction company in the region and will bring a wealth of up to date industry experience. margaret@onsitetraininguk.co.uk Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.onsitetraininguk.co.uk/latest-news/Some-Interesting-News-.html <p>OnSite Training UK is sponsoring the ‘Employer of the Year’ Award at the BALI (British Association of Landscape Industries) Award in December 2009.  If you are in the Landscape sector, why not enter?</p><br/><p><br />New in September 2009-a new NVQ Level 2 ‘Local Environmental Services’ aimed at those whose jobs involve some horticulture and some cleansing operations.</p><br/><p> </p><br/><p> </p> jim@creativebuzz.com Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100