Chamber Training

Maximising skills across the workforce

L-R Dave Evans Brett Ketley Jonathan Townley and Sharon Miles

Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Training (CWCCT) is working in partnership with Power Torque Engineering Ltd, a locally based engine and component distributor, to help maximise leadership and team skills across the firm’s management team. Established in 1926, Power Torque has 33 staff at their premises in Binley, Coventry, working nationally and internationally with well-known organisations such as the Ford Motor Company and Morgan.

Sharon Miles, a Trainer at CWCCT said: “Our initial involvement with Power Torque was over 35 years ago when Jon Townley, now Managing Director, approached our recruitment team exploring his own first steps onto the career ladder. Jon was quickly offered a role at Power Torque, supported by training with CWCCT. After gaining a wealth of knowledge and experience, Jon went on to become Managing Director at Power Torque in October 2020. He is a fantastic advocate for apprenticeships and it clearly demonstrates the value of combining experience in the workplace alongside vocational training to succeed and achieve their goals!”

Commenting on how CWCCT has helped his career path, Jon said: “If it wasn’t for CWCCT, I wouldn’t be where I am today. For anyone who is leaving school, college or is unsure about whether to go to university, I would recommend taking the apprenticeship route.

“An apprenticeship offers a great way for individuals to train, learn and gain invaluable experience.

“Over the past 35 years, I have worked in every area of the business including production, parts, stores, sales and the offices. My hands-on experience has gained a lot of respect across the team as they know I would never ask them to do something I’m not willing to do myself.

“Another two advocates of CWCCT are Dave Evans and Brett Ketley who have recently developed within their roles and have achieved the ILM Level 2 Award in Leadership and Team Skills with CWCCT. I wanted to add more value to Dave’s and Brett’s roles by giving them an opportunity to learn how to effectively manage and lead their own sections.

“The course has helped to build their confidence, enhance their team performance and focus on their leadership skills.

“Dave came to Power Torque through the support of CWCCT 16 years ago, starting as a parts fitter. Since then he has been promoted to a workshop technician, service engineer and more recently a senior technician diagnosing and repairing machinery.

“Brett was referred to Power Torque by CWCCT 10 years ago when he joined the company as a storeman. After being promoted to a supervisor in 2020, he is now a Warehouse Manager.

“We work in partnership with CWCCT to develop the skills and knowledge of the team, improving organisational performance and efficiency.”

Sharon Miles concluded: “Jon, Dave and Brett are great examples of how investment in training, including apprenticeships, can make a real difference within a business. We are delighted to see what a difference the leadership and management training has helped Dave and Brett to enhance their skills and apply the knowledge in the workplace.”

To find out more about the CWCCT’s apprenticeship programme, ILM qualifications and other training opportunities, please contact the business development team on 024 7623 1122 or enquiries@cw-chambertraining.co.uk

A rainbow of success

for Chamber Training

A children’s care apprenticeship through Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Training (CWCCT) has proven to be a successful route for former student, Emma Miller, who qualified as an early years educator with Chamber Training in 2007. After building her experience, Emma is opening her own community provision, which will offer parents a welcome solution to their child care needs.

Emma came to Chamber Training over 16 years ago after realising that sixth form was not an avenue she wanted to pursue. After a chat with Chamber Training’s careers advisors, Emma’s plans started to come together with thoughts of a career path in children’s care.

After excelling at a children’s centre as a family support and outreach worker, Emma went on to have two children of her own. She was recruited as a family learning mentor at a local school and realised the importance of nurseries and childminders for working parents.

Commenting on her success, Emma remarked: “After returning to work following maternity leave, I saw a gap in the market, particularly when children’s centres started closing. I began offering Stay and Play sessions twice a week.

“After receiving lots of favourable comments from lots of parents, I decided that I really wanted to make a difference so I launched my own business called ‘Play Over the Rainbow’. I am so grateful to Chamber Training for supporting me into the world of children’s care as it’s enabled me to develop a rewarding career and now have my own business.”

Adding to Emma’s comments, Sarah Williams, Training Manager at Chamber Training said, “We are extremely proud of Emma’s career progression and wish her every success in her exciting new venture. It goes to show the value of apprenticeships in enabling individuals to gain skills which shape their futures.

“A children’s care apprenticeship is ideal for anyone who is passionate about working with children, providing care and education in settings such as nurseries, creches or schools. Individuals get high quality work experience in exciting jobs, learning new skills and knowledge whilst studying, gaining qualifications, earning a salary and enjoying the experience of working in a team.

L-R: Emma Nelson with her business partner Natalie Herbert.

“For anyone who has recently finished their GCSEs or A’ levels and are unsure of their next steps, there is no better place to build a career than through an apprenticeship.”

To find out more about the Chamber Training’s apprenticeship programme, business courses and other training opportunities, please contact the business development team on 024 7623 1122 or enquiries@cw-chambertraining.co.uk

Employability Skills for Young People

Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Training (CWCCT) is offering a series of short courses over the summer break, funded by the European Social Fund (ESF), designed to help young people gain the skills and confidence as they move into the world of work.

With a strong track record of working in partnership with schools to raise awareness amongst young people of the workplace, Chamber Training is providing an invaluable pathway from education into employment.

The ‘Summer Schools’ consist of four short courses with options in employability, accountancy, hairdressing and children’s care. Aimed at helping young people to identify their strengths, transferable skills and aspirations, there will be particular emphasis on interview techniques, making successful job applications and CV development. The vocational tasters around accountancy, hairdressing and children’s care will give an insight into the opportunities and career paths available.

Commenting on the Summer Schools, Anita Tomsett, Apprenticeship Recruitment Lead at Chamber Training said, “The Summer Schools have been designed to support young people in Coventry, residing CV1 to CV6, with their career planning. By attending one day a week during the summer holiday break, young people will learn how to build their confidence and knowledge of what the local job market offers.

“The courses include accountancy, which will give an insight into financial transactions, bookkeeping systems and business accounts. The child care course will give an insight into the childcare industry. Individuals will hear from apprentices who are following early year’s apprenticeships and also have the opportunity to participate in an interview with a nursery manager.

“For those interested in hairdressing, the course offers an insight into the creative world of hairdressing along with an opportunity to work alongside junior stylists in a fully working salon. “The Summer Schools are ideal for anyone in Year 10 or Post-16 who are intending to return to school or college in September, but are considering options for the future. We can also help mature candidates wishing to make a career change or develop their skill-set.”

To find out more about Chamber Training’s ‘Summer Schools’ please contact our Recruitment Team on 024 7623 1122 or enquiries@cw-chambertraining.co.uk

Anita Tomsett at Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber Training.

Training Courses 2022 Chamber Member Price + VAT Non-Member Price + VAT Duration Jul 22 Aug 22 Sept 22

Understanding Workplace Stress Resolving Workplace Conflict Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems - Level 2 Accredited

£110.00 £135.00 AM 6

£110.00 £135.00 PM 6

£450.00 £450.00 3 Days 7/14/21

Dealing with Under Performance

£110.00 £135.00 AM 13

Motivating the Team £110.00 £135.00 PM 13 ILM 3 Certificate in Leadership and Management £1,500.00 £1,500.00 13 Days Various - please contact Chamber Training for a full list of dates

Microsoft Excel Basic to Intermediate

Microsoft Powerpoint Microsoft Word

£130.00 £160.00 1 Day 20 £70.00 £90.00 AM

£70.00 £90.00 PM 24

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£220.00 £245.00 1 Day ILM Level 2 Award in Leadership and Team Skills £600.00 £600.00 4 Days

Appraising People and Performance Understanding Sales - Level 2 Accredited Emergency First Aid in the Workplace (HSE Recommended) Microsoft Excel Intermediate to Advanced

£220.00 £245.00 1 Day £300.00 £300.00 1 Day

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