DRILLING AND SAWING ASSOCIATION

Objectives

The objectives of our training services are to make the following available to drilling and sawing companies:-
 
• The provision of an NVQ Level 2 in Drilling & Sawing
• The provision of an Assessment Centre for Registration for NVQ’s.
• The provision of CSCS Cards in Drilling & Sawing through CSCS Management.
• The development of further qualifications for Drilling & Sawing staff at NVQ Level 3 and above, i.e. supervisory and management.

Liaison with Construction Industry sources of Training & Accreditation services including Construction Skills (CITB), CSCS Management and the National Specialist Assessment Centre (NSAC). The provision of a range of training courses covering subjects relevant to the Drilling & Sawing Industry.The management of specialist external Training & Accreditation providers including our lead provider – Training & Assessment Consultants Ltd. (TAC)

The promotion of a skilled workforce in Drilling & Sawing within the Construction Industry.The availability of grants for Training & Accreditation via Construction Skills.

Apprenticeship Scheme

• Available to newcomers of all ages
• Two year programme, designed to cover all aspects of industry
• Leading to National Vocational Qualification level 2
• Grant funded by Learning Skills Council &CSkills
• Latest techniques, equipment and applications delivered
• All aspects of Health & Safety covered relating to industry

The scheme is delivered in a modular manner by a mix of formal instruction off-job, Key Skills and followed by supervised on-job training at employer level with a final end assessment.

• NVQ and CSCS Cards
• Trainee/Graduate
• Experienced worker-level 2
• Skilled – level 2
• Supervisor-level 3
• Manager-level 4
• Construction Skills Grants
• Available to Skills levy payers
• Please check link to Construction Skills for current funding amount
• General Training Courses
 
Our lead training provider - Training and Assessment Consultants Ltd - can offer specific training courses in a range of construction subject such as Asbestos Awareness, Confined Spaces, Scaffold Towers, etc. The training they provide your company with solutions that:

• Are tailored to suit your company needs
• Have real construction relevance
• Provide practical tools and techniques to real issues
• Offer quality and value for money
• Flexibility to offer you weekend and out of hours training at a location of your choice (providing requirements are met)

For further information please visit their website www.tacltd.org.uk or contact them on 0115 985 2455.

The Benefits

You can expect a number of benefits when using the TAC specialist training program;

• Discounted Training Courses
• Reduction in Administration Time
• Central Location
• Expert Knowledge
• Refresher Training Updates
• Qualified In House Trainers
• High Quality Training
• More Productive Workforce
• Displays a Commitment To Health, Safety and Welfare
• Reduces the risk of prosecution in the event of an accident
 
Aims

The aim of DSA and TAC Ltd is to offer a ‘one stop shop’ for individuals or companies looking to find a course.

We appreciate the pressures in your work place and the need to deliver training of the highest standard assisting in the development of your business now and in the future.

The courses available are endless and you should ‘challenge’ us with any training enquiry. The courses featured on our website site are just a selection of those available so if the course you require is not listed and it is available we will endeavour to find it.