Lloyds British Training Services has again been awarded a further contract extension by The UK Atomic Energy Authority for the provision of crane operation and slinging training.

With particular emphasis on new starters and refresher training for existing employees, Lloyds British will continue to deliver courses at the AEA sites around Great Britain.

Steve Downing, Group Training and Safety Director said, “ Our continuing ability to make improvements in workplace safety and employee development, resulted in Lloyds British Training Services being awarded a further contract to deliver safety critical training to the highest standard. This goes to show that even in tough economic times, responsible employers do not compromise on safety training “.

Lloyds British Training Services have confirmed their status again of being the UK’s premium Training Services provider by being appointed by Alstom Power to commence competency assessments for their personnel who undertake lifting, slinging and rigging activities nationwide.

Starting in February, Lloyds British will be working closely with Alstom Power to also develop specialist training modules which Lloyds will deliver at their training academy in Rugby.

Steve Downing, Group Training and Safety Director said "This is a great acolade for our employees and the company itself, in that Alstom Power have appointed us to work with them to achieve safer working practices in an industry that offers a multitude of hazard potentials during lifting practices".

Lloyds British Training Services now currently operate from six countries worldwide including the UK, UAE, Egypt, Kuwait, India and Ghana, with further new branches scheduled for opening in North and West Africa during 2010.

Cadburys Ltd have chosen Lloyds British Training Services to undertake the training of their manufacturing staff in lifting operations at its primary location in Bournville, Birmingham.

Those employees using overhead lifting machines such as hoists on light runway systems will be attending specific training programmes designed by Lloyds British between now and Christmas. The courses will be tailored to those activities specifically undertaken in food manufacturing environments.

Steve Downing, Group Safety and Training Director said "our professional relationship with Cadburys goes back over twenty years and we have delivered not only a very broad range of training programmes at its’ UK locations, but also provide thorough examination services and work equipment supply where
required".

Lloyds British Training Services are regarded as one of the UKs leading safety training providers being able to offer a diverse range of services to most industries and with the overseas branches they have truly established themselves as a "worldwide training services provider".

Rolls Royce at HMS Vulcan – NRTE at Dounreay in Scotland have selected Lloyds British Training Services to deliver specialist safety courses for their workforce between now and the year end.

Lloyds British will be on site for four weeks delivering bespoke programmes that have been designed by Lloyds in conjunction with the Management at Vulcan – Submarines .

Steve Downing Group Safety and Training Director said “ we have had extensive meetings with the engineering and safety teams from Rolls Royce at HMS Vulcan and it is rare that Rolls Royce globally go outside their own internal training provision, however on this occasion I am delighted that they asked Lloyds British Training Services to support them in meeting their training objectives. It is a privilege to be awarded this work and the second time this year that Rolls Royce have called upon Lloyds British Training to provide specialist and technical training to their business units ”.

Lloyds British Testing is actively branching out in the Gulf region and has just completed an extensive programme of training courses for the American military support group IAP Services in Kuwait.

Lloyds Trainers have been delivering a broad range of work equipment courses including Industrial Truck Courses and specialist slinging and rigging training to the workforce of IAP based in Kuwait.

The training was organised and supervised by Binu Kavinal who has just been appointed as General Manager for Lloyds British in Kuwait and utilized Lloyds personnel from the U.A.E. operation in Dubai.

Steve Downing Group Safety and Training Director said "The Gulf states are a key market for our services and we are continually supporting our clients utilising our group expertise and resources worldwide. No other provider of either Training, Inspection Services, or product supply is able to call
upon the wealth of expertise that exists within Lloyds British and the project we completed for IAP demonstrated that strength and flexibility".

Lloyds British Training Services has delivered its first NEBOSH International General Certificate Course during November in Cairo Egypt.

Delegates came from the offshore support company Tide Marine and the construction company Carrillion and the course was the first in a series of
IGC programmes that will be delivered in countries as far afield as Kuwait, Egypt, The UAE, Ghana and Nigeria.

Steve Downing Group Safety and Training Director said " we have been an established provider for the NGC for 20 years in the UK and Eire but are now able to offer the full range of programmes to our overseas clients and will be looking in the future to add to the portfolio as our clients needs change, or as we move into new markets".

Lloyds British Training Services can offer IOSH Managing and Working Safely overseas and are looking into the provision of the IGC for the oil and gas sector.

Lloyds British Training Services have added another accolade to its’ achievements this year, they have been awarded "Preferred Vendor Status" for Ciba Plc, part of the BASF - Chemical Group for all is overhead crane operation and slinging training at its’ UK sites for the next 12 months.

Steve Downing, Group Safety and Training Director said "once again we have been selected as the premier service partner because of our technical abilities and wide range of experience. Whether it be overseas or at home in the UK, Lloyds British Training Services are continually making improvements in work place safety and operator competence in all areas of lifting operations".

Lloyds British Training Services has again proved that it is the leading Health and Safety Training Provider in the UK, after being awarded a two year call off contract from British Energy to deliver bespoke training at its 8 Nuclear Power Stations around Great Britain.

With its world wide reputation for quality and expertise Lloyds British was able to demonstrate that it has the ability and infrastructure to deliver specialist safety training in any industry, including Nuclear Power.

Steve Downing, Group Safety and Training Director said "It is credit to the quality of our people, the standards that we have set in the Industry and our corporate philosophy of continually improving working practices, that have enabled us to remain the leading training body in our field and it is a great vote of confidence from British Energy".

Lloyds British Training Services has secured one of its most prestigious projects this year after being selected by Rolls Royce Power Engineering to deliver Inspection training to its’ front line engineering personnel.

The courses have been designed for delegates who will need to undertake Internal Thorough Examinations on bespoke lifting attachments used in the aviation and maritime Industry.

Candidates will be travelling from Rolls Royce locations around the world to the UK training venue at Anstey in Coventry, where the courses are being hosted by a senior Lloyds Instructor

Steve Downing Group Safety and Training Director said “ the clients requirements required the highest level of expertise In Thorough Examination and an in depth appreciation of engineering principles , which only Lloyds British can offer . It is a great accolade to the employees of our company, as Rolls Royce will endeavour to complete all their safety training internally, where ever possible” .

Lloyds British Training Services will be supporting these programmes with further training at a later date, primarily aimed at users of equipment and those responsible for pre-use and in-service Inspections.

National Grid via its outsourced training facilitator Develop Training have joined forces with Lloyds British Training Services to provide specialist slinging, rigging and working at height training courses around the UK.

Steve Downing, Group Safety and Training Director said “ our partnership with Develop Training goes back many years and they recognise that our broad skill base and experience make us the ideal support partner for specialist safety training “.

Lloyds British Training Services have developed bespoke training programmes for National Grid, which incorporate novice as well as refresher training requirements, they will deliver these programmes in conjunction with Develop Training Ltd.

Lloyds British Training Services has returned to the Corus, South Wales, plants. They will be commencing on site safety training at Llanwern and shortly after, the Port Talbot works.

After a significant reduction in output over the last 10 months, the sites are increasing production levels which has meant that Lifting Operations’ training can recommence.

Lloyds British will be working closely with Corus on a hybrid approach, which will mean that, wherever possible Lloyds British Trainers will be delivering training alongside Corus Internal Trainers (trained by Lloyds British) in order to facilitate the requirements from within.

Steve Downing, Group Safety and Training Director said "This approach is the best possible solution for Corus in the current climate and recognises the part that Lloyds British can play in ensuring that the highest standards of training and competence can be achieved when training budgets are constrained" .

Lloyds British Training Services will continue to provide onsite training at all the main Corus sites within Great Britain, as and when required.

Petrofac Training and its’ sister business Petrofac Facilities Management have called on Lloyds British Training Services again to undertake specialist training on their behalf for personnel at the ETAP Platforms, servicing the gas terminals in South Wales and Aberdeen.

One of the most respected names in the Industry, Petrofac have a long reputation with the Training Company of the Lloyds Group and have utilised their expertise for various course type, such as Crane Supervisor and Appointed Persons training for employees of Shell and BP.

Currently Lloyds British are delivering training programmes to equip delegates with the skills and knowledge to undertake PUWER assessments on work equipment onsite .

Steve Downing, Group Safety and Training Director said " we have an excellent relationship with Petrofac and its’ subsidiaries and we regard them very highly as one of the most professional companies in the Industry but the reward for us is to work with them for the benefit of the oil and gas sector as a whole ".

Lloyds British Training will continue to support Petrofac where ever in the world their expertise is required.