Do these programmes attract staff?

We have found in the past that it helps enormously to attract staff if an employer offers a nationally accredited structured training programme, as indeed employers are competing against colleges for staff and students and will fail miserably, unless they can offer something equivalent.

Once a location has an NVQ Training Programme set up, it will also attract new staff in the future because of the reputation the location will develop for training and looking after their staff.

The NVQ qualifications are now very well respected and entrenched within industry for their reliable reflection of practical competency and their demonstration of National Occupational Standards. Also, by offering a clear and structured training plan from the outset it will offer a development that can help keep the learner motivated and focused.

This gives you the opportunity to show that you are aware of their strengths and weaknesses and confirms your commitment to their career and personal development. At the same time you are able to emphasise the importance of how this vital aspect is linked with the further development and continuing good standards that you wish to offer and maintain in your own business for its future development and success.

Overall this will then lead to more harmonious relationships in many areas.