COLIN BASSAM MANAGER PORT TRAINING SERVICES. HR & Employment Group JUNE 8 th 2018

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1 COLIN BASSAM MANAGER PORT TRAINING SERVICES HR & Employment Group JUNE 8 th 2018

2 MAIN POINTS How to ensure compliance with legislation in terms of staff training and proof of competency. Vocational qualifications that will enhance staff performance and the current funding situation. Wider community engagement and encouraging new entrants to the port sector.

3 PORT TRAINING SERVICES Port Training Services is the training division of the Port of Blyth. Operating within the port site, it allows unique access to specialised equipment and a feel for a real working environment. Hugely beneficial to both employers and employees to gain the understanding of an operational work place. Experts in the handling of all cargo types, including the subsea and offshore renewables sectors.

4 EXCELLENCE AS STANDARD All Port of Blyth Staff are trained to the highest standard and externally accredited (NPORS). Fully health and safety legislation compliant. Quality assurance audited towards OHSAS Winners of the National Business Awards for Health, Work and Well Being.

5 FOR ALL OUR FUTURES UK leading provider of Port related vocational qualifications. Provider of NVQ / Apprenticeships for the Port, Marine and Logistics Sector. Accredited training that proves knowledge, skills and competency. Satisfy the needs of the ESFA and OFSTED.

6 FOR THE INDUSTRY, BY THE INDUSTRY Training to the highest standard with externally accredited operators cards. Training in the real working environment and a purpose built centre. Fully HSE compliant. Provider of specialist bespoke training to meet all company demands.

7 A BETTER LEARNING EXPERIENCE Providing skills and training for the subsea and offshore renewables sector. Working in partnership with other specialist training providers. Real open water sea survival courses. Ideally situated as a major player in North Sea wind turbine industry.

8 BLYTH SUBSEA & OFFSHORE CONSTRUCTION TRAINING FACILITY A unique facility in the UK. Fully replicating all the construction phases of a wind turbine. Including the loading and securing onto vessels. Seeking accreditation with GWO.

9 INTERNATIONAL MARKETS PTS recognised as the leading UK provider for port vocational qualifications. Represented the British Government in a trade mission to China to promote port and maritime skills training. Exploring opportunities to provide port related vocational qualifications to the massive Chinese and UAE port industry.

10 BRINGING EDUCATION AND INDUSTRY TOGETHER Providing a stimulating learning environment for education Supporting regional Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) initiative Understanding the needs of local industry. Promoting career opportunities Creating BLYTH STEM HUB

11 EXPLORING OUR FUTURES, INSPIRED BY OUR PAST Supporting Blyth Tall Ship project. Training in traditional marine engineering skills. Heritage boat building to an accredited vocational level. Adventure and active learning, aimed at getting young people into new jobs. Developing skills for the Maritime Sector.

12 BLYTH EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY HUB In partnership with Newcastle University, Northumberland College and Blyth Tall Ship. Bringing together all aspects of the community. Providing a one stop shop for skills development. The catalyst for the whole regeneration of Blyth Quayside.

13 DO COME AND VISIT US QUAY ROAD BLYTH NORTHUMBERLAND NE24 3PA Port Skills and Safety Meeting Wed. 26 th - Thurs. 27 th September 2018 South Shields. BPA Conference 2018 Tues. 9 th - Fri. 12th October Gateshead.

14 PLEASE CONTACT US: COLIN BASSAM Centre Manager +44(0) / PAUL PARRY Business Development Manager paul.parry@porttrainingservices.co.uk +44(0) /