Chamber members receive BCC accredited Foundation Award in International Trade

The West Cheshire & North Wales Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the success of three of its members who have completed six International Trade Training Courses to earn the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Accredited Foundation Award in International Trade!

Graeme Hall from EA Technology Limited, Stephanie Gaze from Vaseco Limited, and Adam Meehan from Iceland International Limited, all attended a series of courses which are accredited by the BCC. This means they meet rigorously high standards and the Foundation Award, equivalent to an NVQ Level 2 qualification, shows the trio’s commitment to learning the invaluable skills needed to trade successfully around the globe.

West Cheshire & North Wales Chamber of Commerce’s Export Documentation Manager, Hayley Gray, and International Trade expert & Chamber Board Director, Becky Stark, recently paid individual visits to the three recipients to present them with their foundation award certificates.

Speaking about the trio’s achievement, Hayley commented:

“Seeing our training courses make a positive difference to an individual and their company is always rewarding, however, to see this impact happen to three very much deserving recipients is incredible, and on behalf of the Chamber, I’d like to congratulate them on this fantastic and well-earned achievement!

“The achievement of the trio highlights the incredible opportunities that come from investing in skills and knowledge. We are proud to support individuals and businesses on their journey to success and look forward to celebrating many more achievements in the future."

Hayley continued: “If you, a colleague or anybody you know would benefit from attending any of our courses, then please contact me via internationaltrade@ wcnwchamber.org.uk.”

EA Technology Limited are specialists in asset management solutions for owners and operators of electrical assets.

Headquartered in Capenhurst, UK, with four regional offices around the world, EA Technology’s mission is to promote the development of resilient, accessible, low-cost energy networks globally, accelerating the transition to energy decarbonisation.

Graeme Hall commented following his achievement:

“I found the courses very informative and easy to follow in regards to understanding the procedures needed for international trade. Becky is an excellent trainer who was very knowledgeable and kept the courses interesting. The Chamber has also been very helpful and accessible whenever I have needed any assistance.”

Vaseco Limited are a Winsford-based company specialising in environmental testing and leak detection. With over 30 years of company history and a wealth of experience within the industry, Vaseco’s success is based on understanding customer's needs and requirements, whilst giving the highest possible quality of service.

When asked about how she found the training courses, Stephanie Gaze said:

“I found the International Trade Courses to be extremely helpful and informative. The courses have made it easier for me to understand the rules surrounding shipping and trading with other countries.

“Both Becky and Hayley make you feel welcome from the start. The courses are well run and interactive, which I feel really helps to put the information into practice, and you are encouraged to ask any questions throughout to ensure that you are getting exactly what you need from each course.

“Even though I am not new to the role of shipping, these courses helped to clarify and highlight areas that are important when it comes to trading with international companies.”

Deeside-based, Iceland International Limited works in partnership with some of the biggest household names to deliver their product ranges to consumers around the world. As global ambassadors for Iceland Foods, the company use their expertise, state-of-the-art facilities, and robust supply chain capabilities to deliver award-winning products and services that are tailored specifically to its customer’s needs.

Start the journey towards your foundation award…bookings are now available for our upcoming training courses!

If you want to follow in Graeme, Stephanie, and Adam’s footsteps in gaining a clear understanding of the key areas that underpin the world of International Trade and achieving your British Chamber of Commerce accredited Foundation Award, then be sure to check out our upcoming course dates by scanning the QR code on this page.

These accredited courses cover a whole host of topics and with dates until January next year now available to book, you can make sure that you are fully trained in the most important areas of international trade.

Find out more or book your place on any of these courses by emailing internationaltrade@ wcnwchamber.org.uk or scanning the QR code on this page.