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Northern Ireland’s First Assured Skills Academy
Genie Insights in New Technology Partnership with Trakm8
Genie Insights is now an official sales and implementation partner throughout Northern Ireland for Trakm8, a technology leader in fleet management, telematics, route optimisation and vehicle camera solutions.
This partnership builds on Genie Insights’ aim of becoming the first choice for fleet and workshop technology in Ireland, in its mission to enhance safety, compliance and cost control for truck, bus and van operators, as well as commercial workshops. Matt Reeve, Director at Genie Insights explained: “We are delighted that Trakm8 has shown confidence in us by appointing us as a partner for Northern Ireland. Trakm8 products are designed to suit fleets of all sizes, from one van
(L-R) Phil Barnes, Corporate Channel Manager (UK & IRL) for Trakm8 and Matt Reeve, Director of Genie Insights announce strategic partnership.
to a fleet of thousands, so as well as being a good fit for our typical HGV customer base, we are keen to enter the van market and Trakm8 will help us to do this. For us as a business, data is key to achieving and demonstrating results for customers and Trakm8’s analytics provide a huge level of detail, enabling us to access masses of actionable data for our customers”. Using Trakm8’s analytics platform, users can access fleet data, including vehicle location, driver behaviour, engine diagnostics and vehicle activity, in real-time or historically, meaning informed decisions can be made as it is needed or by subsequently managing collated data for compliance auditing, management reporting or employee reviews. “Everything we have seen in dealing with Trakm8, from initial discussions, during training and in the support they’ve given us when demonstrating the product to potential customers, has really set us up to deliver the product range,” Matt added. Phil Barnes, Corporate Channel Manager (UK & IRL) for Trakm8 commented: “We have been really impressed by Genie Insights’ approach to the market and believe it will be a strong addition to our partner network. I am confident we can build a strong and lasting partnership that will allow both Genie Insights and Trakm8 to make further in-roads to the competitive Northern Irish market”.
Northern Ireland’s First Assured Skills Academy
The Department for the Economy and Northern Regional College are offering 20 Assured Skills Academy training places for people to train as logistics and transport coordinators.
Participants in the Assured Skills Academy will receive six weeks of industry-relevant preemployment training at NRC’s Newtownabbey Campus leading to an industry recognised qualification. Successfully completing the course also guarantees a job interview. The Academy is now open for applications. It has been developed by the Northern Regional College and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT(UK)) to prepare individuals to take up Logistics and Transport Coordination roles with local companies are DFDS Logistics Ltd, Belfast; McBurney Transport, Ballymena; Woodside Logistics Group, Ballynure; Lynas Foodservice, Coleraine; TST Transport, Ballymena; and WestRock, Newtownabbey. Successful applicants will participate on an intensive six week Level 3 Training programme where they will study six modules consisting of 180 hours of guided learning. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours will be awarded for the six modules and participants who complete the training will receive a Level 3 certificate of programme completion from CILT(UK) and a transcript of detailed indicative learning outputs for each module. The Academy will also be mapped to CILT Knowledge Areas, its membership and the soon be launched CILT Competency Framework and designatory requirements. Graeme Wilkinson, Director of Skills at the Department for the Economy, said: “This Assured Skills Academy at NRC is a great opportunity for anyone seeking a new career in logistics and transport. The course will equip participants with the necessary skills to compete for a role in a local company with immediate vacancies.” Participants will also receive a weekly training allowance of £150, travel expenses, and may be eligible for childcare allowance. Tania Barker, Professional Development Relationship Manager for CILT (UK), said: “One of the Institute’s key values is that it is the home of learning for all those involved in the broad sectors that we represent. I am looking forward to working alongside The Department for the Economy and the Northern Regional College to promote the importance of logistics and transport in Northern Ireland, and to bring through the next generation of professionals.” For more information on how your business can get involved with this Assured Skills Academy or the upcoming Higher Level Apprenticeships please contact Pamela Dennison, National Officer in Northern Ireland for CILT (UK); no-nireland@ciltuk.org.uk
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