Did you know – We can travel to you?

Keith Eddom, our Technical Trainer, has travelled over 2000 miles this January to deliver world class training to our clients. From Staffordshire to Teesside and Yorkshire to the Isle of Man, Keith has not only delivered our ECITB MJI10,18,19 and Laser Alignment courses to clients, but also taken our specialist rig, equipment and materials to facilitate our signature real world training, with him too.  Keith said of his time,  “Working away 16 days out of 20 can be a challenge, however I have met some fantastic people on my travels, who were a delight to teach and I managed to sampled the local delicacies! Our Mechanical Joint Integrity suite of courses not only delivers the theory, but checks and teaches the practical skills.

Keith, who has been a technical trainer with CATCH Skills for 4 years has set a record within the team as he is our first International trainer! He has visited numerous client sites to deliver our mechanical training – he just has one request – a warmer location next time!

James McIntosh, Director of Skills/ COO, said “Seeing CATCH Skills continue to grow regionally, nationally and now internationally (just about!) is incredible considering the challenges we have faced in the past two years. Keith has been flying the flag for us delivering training on clients site and we appreciate how hard he has worked being away for most of the month. The highlight of the trips is when he posts his photos in the team WhatsApp chat of what he is having for his tea! The whole of the CATCH Skills team have had a part to play in this success and credit to all of them for its continued success.”

If you are interested in the CATCH Skills team delivering training at your site – contact the team on 01469 552852 or email info@catchuk.org

Recently we have worked closely with Reckitt to provide a series of Health and Safety training courses. Here’s what they said about their experience with CATCH Skills:

What CATCH Skills have delivered for you?

Since working with Catch Skills they have delivered multiple courses for Reckitt from Contaminations spill training, Asbestos awareness and other Health & Safety training.

What do you think CATCH Skills does well?

By having a large catalogue of training content this makes Catch a simple and easy place to work with. Their knowledge and understanding of industry’s needs, allows for a smooth process for booking and finding the correct course.

How have you found working with CATCH Skills?

Working with Catch has been a very exciting journey The staff are very knowledgeable and passionate about supporting us as a business. We have always received great customer service and feel that we are an appreciated customer.

Has CATCH Skills helped to improve your business’ efficiency, safety or productivity? If yes, how?

The delivery of the training has had a great impact on Reckitt with regards to H&S. It has given a great view to the candidates that have enrolled. Helping to widen the understanding and knowledge of work place safety.

Changes to CCNSG Safety Passport

From 1^st April 2022, the ECITB / CCNSG will no longer allow or accept the 3-month grace period currently given to all CCNSG Safety Passport Cards.  Delegates will be required to renew their card no later than their card expiry date, otherwise a 2-day Basic Safety Passport course will need to be completed.

With a significant number of sites refusing to accept CCNSG cards that have gone past the official registered expiry date, the rule change will ensure consistency across the industry as a whole.

The official statement from the ECITB can be viewed below –

Changes to the CCNSG safety passport renewal rules – ECITB

Book your CCNSG Safety Passport Renewal training course today!

https://catchuk.org/product/ccnsg-safety-passport-renewal/

Contact the team on 01469 552852 or email info@catchuk.org

Happy New Year!

The CATCH Skills Team look forward to continuing working with you throughout 2022.

January is already set to be one of our busiest months, with 66 courses already scheduled for onsite and offsite training delivery.   This includes 20 MJI10 courses, 25 delegates learning Small Bore Tubing and 50 delegates earning their CCNSG cards.

There are also several bespoke training packages taking place, utilising the National Centre for Process Manufacturing.

For any bespoke training programmes and training enquiries you have, we will be happy to help you.  Please contact myself or Daisy Seddon.

Holly Goodwin
Account Manager

We have the following availability for February and March 2022

First Aid at Work 
4th- -6th February
First Aid Refresher 
21st- 22nd February
ECITB MJI10 
4th February
21st February
7th March
28th March
ECITB Medium Risk Confined Space 
8th-9th February
24th-25th February
10th-11th March
28th-29th March
ECITB Small Bore Tubing 
24th-25th February
ISO Internal Auditor Training
15th-16th March
Mental Health First Aid 
15th-16th March
City & Guilds 18th Edition 
22nd-24th March
CCNSG Leading a Team Safely 
25th March

Award winning skills provider CATCH have announced that they are set to boost the prospects of young people across the Yorkshire and Humber region by offering a suite of apprenticeship standards under their new brand CATCH Apprenticeships.

This exciting development will see CATCH deliver four apprenticeship standards, Science Manufacturing Technician (Process Operations), Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician (Electrical & Instrumentation and Mechanical),  Plate Welder and Pipe Welder. All CATCH apprenticeships will include a large amount of practical experience utilising the fully operational process plant facility and engineering workshops at the National Centre for Process Manufacturing (NCPM). The Science Manufacturing Technician apprenticeship is also delivered at the Process Manufacturing Centre (PMC) in West Yorkshire.

In September 2021 CATCH enrolled their first cohort of 10 apprentices in West Yorkshire and are actively recruiting across the Yorkshire and Humber region for candidates ready to commence their career in September 2022. Applications to become a CATCH apprentice are now open and you can apply directly here.

Local renowned employer Syngenta are one of the inaugural companies that selected CATCH Apprenticeships as their provider to deliver the Science Manufacturing Technician standard in West Yorkshire. Training and Apprenticeship Manager Nikita Seabright said;

“Syngenta’s relationship with CATCH has been ongoing over the years in which they have supported and delivered our Work Preparedness Programme to all of our new Apprentices as part of their Induction to our organisation. Their knowledge and expertise of training delivery and apprenticeships is exceptional and we are thrilled to join them in this establishment of Apprenticeship Delivery.

Initial delivery of training has been of a high standard with commendable organisation, planning, communication and training delivery. We have visibility of our Apprentices progression throughout their training and share the same passion with the tutors and programme leaders to develop all learners to the best of their ability which will be invaluable to our organisation and industry.”

James McIntosh, Chief Operating Officer of CATCH added,

“I am delighted to be able to formally launch the CATCH Apprenticeship brand. Becoming an apprenticeship provider is the next evolution of CATCH and builds on the previous 5 years of CATCH Skills delivering high quality employer led training and the extensive experience over the past 20 years of us working with our members closely with their skills, competency & apprenticeship solutions. Feedback has been excellent from employers and learners so far and we look forward to working with all stakeholders as we develop our programme for a September 2022 intake.”

CATCH invites employers to attend an informal breakfast meeting on Monday 13^th December at 8.30am at CATCH, Stallingborough. This meeting will provide attendees with an introduction to the CATCH Apprenticeship programme including the recruitment process. To register for the event please click here.  The CATCH delivery team are also planning a host of open evenings throughout 2022, to book please click here.