Monthly Archives: January 2015

PRESS RELEASE: New learning materials for updated security qualifications

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A new range of learning resources has been launched by Highfield.co.uk to help educators and learners with recently updated security qualifications .

The new qualifications were launched after a review into learning in the sector in 2014 by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) which affected licence-linked security units, and resulted in qualifications containing these being withdrawn and replaced with immediate effect on 1 January 2015.

The materials – which have been written by security experts Andy Walker and Gordon Tyerman (CCTV only) – support the updated Level 2 qualifications launched on 1 January 2015 by awarding organisations, including Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC), currently the largest provider of SIA licence-linked qualifications.

They include:

• Working as a Door Supervisor Coursebook
• Working as a Door Supervisor Presentation
• Working as a Security Officer Coursebook
• Working as a Security Officer Presentation
• Working as a CCTV Operator Coursebook
• Working as a CCTV Operator Presentation

Chris Sprenger, Highfield.co.uk Managing Director, said, ‘The new security qualifications have been updated to create a completely new suite of qualifications that meet the needs of learners and employers, and better reflect the requirements of those organisations operating in the sector.

The materials we have created are an absolutely vital resource in helping learners, educators and training providers move across to the new Level 2 security qualifications whilst ensuring they have all the necessary information and knowledge required for success.

In Andy Walker and Gordon Tyerman we have two of the most respected and authoritative experts in the field, and who have been able to explain concisely and coherently the changes and the wider content of the Level 2 qualifications’.

Each book comes in a 100-page plus, A4, firmback and gloss-finish format with full colour illustrations and photos. The presentations, which are available as a PC CD-ROM and can be viewed using Microsoft PowerPoint, complement the books and are ideal for group learning.

Prices start at £9.95 for each of the books and £175 for each of the presentations (exclusive of VAT and postage and packing) with discounts available for multiple orders.

To order, call Highfield.co.uk on 0845 2260350, email sales@highfieldabc.net or click here .

For regular updates, go to https://twitter.com/HighfieldABC and www.facebook.com/HighfieldABC
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Primus Protective Consultants provides security for Band Aid 30

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Primus Logo Primus Protective Consultants was on hand to provide security as some of the most famous names in music came together to record Band Aid 30 last November.

The Cardiff-based security firm – which is a HABC Approved Centre – stood guard as stars gathered on 15 November 2015 to record the chart-topping song, proceeds from which have gone to help fight Ebola in Western Africa.

Primus was tasked with providing security personnel to man the event, as well as completing risk assessments, barrier design plans and creating and implementing the accreditation system. They also carefully coordinated the arrival and departure of the stars to make sure the day went smoothly, liaising with the authorities to obtain all the required permits and permissions.  And the firm even got a credit on

Ban Aid 30 was the idea of Sir Bob Geldof, and is the latest version Do They Know It’s Christmas? charity. The recording included world-famous musicians such as Bono, One Direction, Chris Martin and Ed Sheeran.

Primus Protective Consultants said, ‘We were so proud and honoured to be the security partner for Band Aid 30. We are also thrilled to see the success of the single this week, with the proceeds going toward battling the Ebola epidemic’.

For more information go to http://primusprotection.com/

B & V Training Academy gets 2015 off to a golden start

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Daventry-based B & V Training Academy got 2015 off to the perfect start after it was awarded one of the top accolades for training in the science-based sector.

The B & V Training Academy, which is a HABC Approved Centre , was recognised as a Cogent Gold Standard Training Provider for its high standards and outstanding commitment to quality learning the areas of life-sciences and water treatment.

The team at B & V Water Training Academy

The team at B & V Water Training Academy

Cogent is the employer-led strategic skills body for the science industries and works to address skills needs in the sector. The Gold Standard recognition from the body caps what has been an impressive 12 months for the B & V Training Academy, including receiving the Medilink East Midlands ‘Collaboration with the NHS’ Award and being a finalist in the ‘Training and Development’ category of the Northamptonshire Business Awards 2014 . The B & V Training Academy also received a grant, as part of a submission made by B & V Group for INV-ENT funding, from Northamptonshire Business Enterprise to support its further development into the sciences sector.

Sarah Pallett, Marketing Manager at the B&V Group, said ‘The B & V Training Academy has a clear focus and commitment to being the best provider of training and development within the water industry. The accreditation of the Training Academy as a Gold Standard provider is an excellent achievement for the organisation and provides real recognition for the high quality and innovative training solutions delivered to customers’.

To find out more, go to www.bvwater.co.uk/training

HABC on the road – at the QA Associates Open Day

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The QA Associations team with HABC's Andrew Wilson (2nd from left) and Ryan Beresford (2nd from right)

The QA Associations team with HABC’s Andrew Wilson (2nd from left) and Ryan Beresford (2nd from right)

QA Associates hosted an open day just before Christmas, giving its customers a chance to learn more about new health and social care qualifications and e-learning and the opportunity to meet the QA Associates and HABC team.

The last couple of weeks before Christmas may have been a time of last-minute shopping and trying to remember where the decorations are for many of us, but to our intrepid HABC team it was an opportunity to get on the road and show some support for our Centres.

The event took place on 10 December 2014 at the main offices of QA Associates, a Derbyshire-based training and qualifications specialist and HABC Approved Centre . And on hand were Ryan Beresford, HABC Account Manager, and Andy Wilson, HABC E-Learning Consultant, to help out with questions about qualifications and online learning.

Ryan Beresford said, ‘It was a great event and attracted a lot of interest from QA Associates’ customers and those interested in the new health and social care qualifications and our e-learning. It’s always good to get out on the road and support our Centres with events like this as we can meet people face-to-face and answer their questions’.

For more information, go to http://www.qa-associates.co.uk/