Up To Speed

I hear of a new Training Provider popping up every other week, a basic website cobbled together, advertising dates on social media, offering X course or X assessment, at this rate or that, only to hear a couple of months later that a Company and/or Learner(s) have used them and not had their qualifications registered as they’d expected and paid for, and the person that conducted them has stopped taking their calls, or the provider no longer exists or something of a similar nature.

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We are thrilled to announce the opening of our brand-new training hub in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire!

For years, our northern clients have travelled extensively to support us, and we are incredibly grateful for their dedication and loyalty. This new hub in Dewsbury is an opportunity to better serve those amazing clients, as well as welcome new clients from across the north, by providing easier access to our training services.

The hub will mirror all of the courses that we deliver at our Birmingham HQ, from entry-level TTMBC, through to M6, M7, LTMO, TMF and TSCO/TSS, as well as many more.

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You may have heard of it being talked about across industry, but what is it ?
There has been some disparity in the past, regarding roles and responsibilities for key traffic management personnel. This document was put together to provide clarity on those roles, seeking to address the skills, knowledge, attitude, training and experience necessary to complete various safety critical roles, namely:

•Traffic Management Designer (TMD)
•Traffic Management Manager (TMM)
•Traffic Safety and Control Officer (TSCO) / Traffic Safety Supervisor (TSS)

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Customer reviews can play a crucial role in the success of any business. They provide valuable feedback and insights from customers, and can assist businesses with information on what they are doing particularly well, or alternatively in identifying areas of improvement, to enhance their products and services. Additionally, reviews give prospective customers an insight into the reputation and quality of a business, potentially influencing their decision-making process.

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The National Highways Sector Scheme 12 (NHSS12) is a certification scheme that sets out the quality assurance expectations which includes the requirements for the training and certification of personnel involved in temporary traffic management works on the majority of the UK highway network. This scheme not only includes the route(s) to achieving the qualification(s), but also details the parameters for maintaining those of workers in this field, which in some instances offer a grace period for renewing a qualification, post expiry date. 

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Did you know?

As of April 1^st 2023, all National Highway Sector Scheme qualifications moved to a fully electronic system – and the production of the familiar plastic Sector Scheme 12 ‘ticket’ has ceased.

All NEW learners to the industry will now be issue with an eCard, which will need to be stored on a smart device and available to be shown on demand whilst at work.

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Up To Speed Training and Assessment Ltd is proud to announce the recruitment of Matt Tew as Highway Electrical Manager. Matt has worked in the highway electrical sector for over 12 years, starting as a slot cutter, completing civils works and installation works of highway electrical schemes before taking over the responsibilities of Health & Safety Manager for a significant number of years before joining Up To Speed Training.

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A massive Congratulations to Hillmorton Junior FC U11 Clarets who are sponsored by Up To Speed Training and managed by our Managing Director Adrian Pulham on making the final of the Coventry & Warwickshire League U11 Autumn Trophy.

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