Construction Inverclyde

Inverclyde Employer Support

Gordon — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 09:24:24 +0000

A Local Employer Information Support booklet has been developed in partnership with a selection of local businesses within Inverclyde. This resource has been developed in response to information gathered by small and medium sized enterprises (SME’s), that a quick reference guide providing brief information on the following, collated together in the one place would be advantageous: -

what free support is available to employers, locally and nationally
long term conditions,
legal responsibilities
improving workplace health

I would like to invite you to attend the launch of this new localised resource.

What to expect:

Introduction to the Inverclyde Employer Support booklet, benefits of the booklet.

What support and services do Employer Engagement Plus offer?

Networking session and information stalls with light refreshments

When: Monday 26^th March

Time: 10.30am to 12 noon

Venue: 7 ½ John Wood Street, Port Glasgow

If you would like any further information or to discuss further please do give me a call on 01475 553344.

If you could please confirm your attendance by Wednesday 21^st March 2012

Discounted Training at James Watt College

Gordon — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:15:46 +0000

Become a certified Microsoft Office Specialist with one of the following qualifications:

· Word
· Excel
· PowerPoint
· Access
· Outlook

Courses are running from now until the end of June 2012 at Finnart Campus

Greenock or North Ayrshire Campus, Kilwinning. Cost is £100pp

(includes a day’s training, exam fee, Microsoft course materials and a free training place.)

Please note applicants must currently be in employment.

Contact Sharron Skinner on 01475 553 044 or sskinner@jameswatt.ac.uk

For more information.

www.jameswatt.ac.uk/business

Social Media the Pros & Cons Seminar – 29th February 2012

Gordon — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:47:41 +0000

Inverclyde Council (Economic Development) has arranged for local company, Toltech Internet, to deliver a social media seminar to help your business make the decision as to whether Social Media is appropriate for you. The seminar, which Is free of charge for Inverclyde businesses, will feature a number of case studies including local business MytownHome page, who use social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter to reach their customers. The event will also look at other businesses who have taken the decision that whilst Social Media is not for them, they have alternatively chosen to develop their online web presence through effective, focussed online marketing of their websites instead.

Topics covered will include

· Social Networking – Making you money or wasting your time?

· Low cost marketing to existing clients.

· Boosting sales in the quieter months.

· Trip Advisor – Friend or foe?

· Organising and getting the most out of your database.

Who Should Attend?
Any interested Inverclyde Business Managers – the focus will be on dispelling marketing myths and showing the financial advantages of a carefully executed online strategy.

Cost?
Free to attend for Inverclyde Businesses

When & Where?
Wednesday 29 February 2012
Tontine Hotel, Ardgowan Square, Greenock, PA15
10am – 12 noon

Book Your Place
To secure your place please call 01475-715555 or email eds.enquiries@inverclyde.gov.uk

Scottish Goverment Employers Survey

Gordon — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:14:23 +0000

Putting Learners at the Centre – reform of Post 16 Education and Training in Scotland

Articulating the Voice of Employers / the Wider Economy

A high performing education and skills system is an essential component of building the workforce to maintain Scotland’s competitiveness and sustainable economic growth. In September 2011 the Scottish Government outlined a package of new measures designed to reform the post 16 education and training system in Scotland to improve opportunities for young people and better support jobs and growth.

The paper Putting Learners at the Centre – Delivering our Ambitions for Post-16 Education was published on 15 September. That consultation is now closed and we are currently analysing the responses.

In addition we would like to drill down further to examine how we can ensure that the needs of business and the wider economy are effectively addressed by the post 16 education and skills system and where there might be opportunities for more co-investment in skills solutions between employers and government.

Your responses to the following short questionnaire will be extremely helpful in shaping our recommendations…

Please click on the link provided to complete the survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JB3J52K

Your time is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Graham

Graham Tait
UKCES, Qualifications and Sector Skills Policy Team
The Scottish Government
Colleges & Adult Learning: Funding & Policy Division
6th Floor
5 Atlantic Quay
Tel. 0300 244 1308

Attention all Plumbers & Gas Installers

Gordon — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:16:45 +0000

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Gas Safety Courses

Gordon — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:31:35 +0000

Venue: Finnart Campus, Greenock

About this course

Gas Safety Training & Assessment Price List

Gas Safety Prices 2011

CCN1 £350 3 Days £350 3 Days £600

HTR1 £110 1/2 Day £110 1/2 Day £180

MET2 £110 1/2 Day £110 1/2 Day £180

CENWAT £110 1/2 Day £110 1/2 Day £180

CKR1 £110 1/2 Day £110 1/2 Day £180

CPA1 £75 1/2 Day £75 1/2 Day £140

Plus £45.00 registration fee

Package

CCN1 + CPA1 + 1 £780. Training for 4 days and assessment for 4 days.

Plus £45.00 registration fee

All Prices include V.A.T.
Discounts may be available – please ask for details
Codes:
CCN1 Core Domestic Gas Safety
CENWAT Central Heating Boilers
HTR1 Fires & Wall Heaters
CKR1 Cookers
MET1 Meters
CPA1 Gas Analysers

Guidance Notes

Refreshments are included with all assessments
Training is not pre-requisite to assessment
All prices include the use of appropriate training manuals
Where training & assessment are chosen, the training registration fee will be waived
All prices may be subject to change without notice
All training & assessment courses are held at the Gas Safety Centre, Finnart Campus, Finnart Street, Greenock, PA16 8HF

The Gas Safety courses are registered with ILA Scotland and assistance may be available towards funding costs.

Need More?

If you would like to speak to us directly please contact:

Contact Name: External Funding Unit
Tel: 01475 553044
Email: training@jameswatt.ac.uk

Inverclyde Construction Forum Meeting

admin — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:03:15 +0000

Inverclyde Construction Forum has arranged a breakfast meeting at James Watt College Waterfront Campus on Thursday 26th August 2011. Registration begins at 8.15am for an 8.30am start.

The guest speakers will be

Kevin Millar - The Trust Employability Services
Sgt. Joe McKearns – re security
Bill – Union Contracts
Peter McNab – Alba Fire Safety

The usual updates on opportunities from the partners organisations will be available for the forthcoming quarter.

All members are encouraged to attend and new members are always welcome.

To register attendance, please contact Cindy Robb (crobb@jameswatt.ac.uk)

NEW APPRENTICES BUILD ON LEARNING

Gordon — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:54:50 +0000

A DOZEN local lads have clinched apprenticeships on a local River Clyde Homes development, through construction giant Lovell.
Five joiners, two builders, two plumbers, two painters and an electrician have been taken on by the building firm and their sub-contractors.
Lovell’s construction manager John Cairns is Greenock-born and bred and was delighted to offer the three-year traineeships in conjuction with the Inverclyde Community Development Trust.
Mr Cairns said: “it’s a great opportunity for them – I served my time in Greenock as an apprentice and being local myself I know how difficult it is for young people to get employment in construction.”
“I’m delighted to create the same opportunities I had.”
The apprentices are currently working on Lovell sites in Port Glasgow for River Clyde Homes.
The firm is building a total of 195 homes for RCH across three sites in the town – Parkhill Avenue, Oronsay Avenue and Moray Road.
Three of the apprentices completed part of their traineeship elsewhere before being laid off due to the recession.
Brickie Paul McGahey, 21, from the west end, said: “It’s great – I started my time with a Gourock bricklayer but was laid off after four months. But I still went to college for a year and a half unpaid. I’m going into my third year and I hope to do an HNC. It was hard going but I was determined to do it.”
“I’ve only been on the site for 10 months out of my three years, and nine months of that has been with Lovell. Theyr’e a brilliant company, they look after you and make sure you have the right skills. It’s given me a fresh start.”

Robert Docherty, also 21, from Mallard Crescent in Greenock, was working as a joiner on a major housing development in Irvine, but was laid off because of the economic downturn.
He said: “I’m chuffed to bits – I want to get my time served. It’s a good company to work for and my boss is brand new. There’s a lot of opportunities”
Lynne Carr, chief executive of River Clyde Homes, said: “As part of our commitment to creating employment through our multi-million pound regeneration programme, it is a condition of our contracts that local apprentices should be engaged.”
“We are delighted Lovell and their sub-contractors have managed to take on so many apprentices, and have out-performed their contractual commitments.”
“We wish these young people well in their future careers.”
Kevin Millar, of Inverclyde Community Development Trust, added: “We are delighted to have supported River Clyde Homes in securing these apprenticeship opportunities for local Inverclyde residents.
“The Trust would also like to thank Lovell Partnerships for their continued compliance and assistance in exceeding their contractual community benefit obligations.
“The Trust would like to wish the apprentices all the very best in their new career and look forward to further strengthening our partnership with RCH in what promises to be a very active 2011.”

Forthcoming Events

Gordon — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:55:43 +0000

19th May
Business Matters in Renfrewshire
Renfrewshire Chamber is hosting a Business to Business event – Paisley Town Hall 9-4pm
The event is aimed at businesses who are looking to grow & prosper/improve how their business is run.
The event is FREE to attend and open to any business – members and non members, any sector/any size from anywhere.
http://www.renfrewshirechamber.com/BusinessMattersinRenfrewshire.asp

24th May
How to Win New Business Through Effetive Tendering
1 day workshop for Inverclyde Construstion Companies – Business Store Greenock
This workshop is designed to give you practical tips from experts on succssful tendering and increase your knowledge for successful public sector procurement.
Further details will be released shortly – Tel: 01475-715555, Lynne Lambie or Diane McGranaghan.

9th June
Meet the Buyer
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
G2 3NY
10am – 4pm – Free 1 day event
The Supplier Development Programme will be holding their Meet the Buyer Event in conjunction with Business Scotland 2011.
This annual event will have over 35 public sector buyers represented and for the first time, a number of large private sector buyers. The procurement team will be on hand to answer your questions and meet as many potential suppliers as possible. Confirmed Exhibitors
Business Seminars covering critical business topics will also be running throughout the day. Seminar Listings
Best of all, the event if FREE OF CHARGE.

Click to Book Now

http://www.sdpscotland.co.uk

The Supplier Development Programme offers FREE training, events and support to SMEs in partner areas, to access this programme simply Click here to ‘register now’. Don’t miss out on future events.

15th June
Guide to Procurement
Free ½ day Workshop – Hillington Innovation Centre
This seminar is designed to give you tips from experts on successful tendering and ultimately improve your knowledge of the procurement process.
http://www.sdpscotland.co.uk

25th August
Construction Forum - Quarterly Meeting

Various topics including Inverclyde Employability Services
Location TBC (probably JWC 8.15)

1st 8th & 15th September
Tender Ready in 10 Steps Hillington Innovation Centre

understand how public sector tendering works and what buyers are looking for
learn how to find and assess relevant opportunities
create structured tender responses that attract high scores

http://www.sdpscotland.co.uk

Inverclyde Construction Forum

Gordon — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:53:46 +0000

Inverclyde Construction Forum has arranged a breakfast meeting at James Watt College Waterfront Campus on Wednesday, 27th April 2011. Registration begins at 8am for an 8.30am start.

The guest speakers will be Richard Hands on the new Building Standards Regulations 2010 as they apply to housing and Branka Dimitrijevic of CIC Online on free support and advice available to Small and Medium sized enterprises. The usual updates on opportunities from the partners organisations will be available for the forthcoming quarter.

All members are encouraged to attend and new members are always welcome.

To register attendance, please contact Cindy Robb (crobb@jameswatt.ac.uk)