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Dorset security boss fined after found working without an SIA licence23rd December 2009: A former Dorset security director yesterday (22 December) pleaded guilty to supplying unlicensed security operatives, and not holding an SIA licence. Mr Lee, 40, who ran Trade Secret Security, was given a 12 month -conditional discharge for supplying unlicensed door staff. He was also fined £1,000 plus a victim surcharge of £15 and ordered to pay costs of £500 for working without an SIA licence, during a hearing at Bournemouth Crown Court. By law, anyone working as a door supervisor must have and display a valid SIA licence. This means they have passed an approved training qualification and undergone vetting such as criminal record and identity checks. Directors and managers must have at least a non front line licence. During routine checks by Dorset police licensing officers in Bournemouth in May this year, a door supervisor, who had been supplied to one venue by Mr Lee, was found working with an expired SIA licence. The door supervisor later received a police caution. 
Important Changes to the SIA Training PortfolioThe SIA have undertaken a complete review of the specifications for all roles within the security industry and identified areas of overlap. They have also consulted with the security industry on the content of specifications and made changes in line with the output from this consultation. 
Nicky Delaney shortlisted as Professional Trainer of the Year 2009Access Training is pleased to announce that Managing Director Nicky Delaney has been nominated as a finalist in the prestigious BII NITA Awards. Nicky is one of five finalists shortlisted in the 'Professional Trainer of the Year' award category. The nationally recognised, BII NITA Awards, are the industry's most prestigious prize, rewarding companies or organisations who show outstanding commitment to training and development within the licensed trade. 
How effective is your 'Challenge 21' PolicyDo you operate under a ‘Challenge 21’ or ‘Challenge 25’ Policy? As a Designated Premises Supervisor do you monitor the effectiveness of your ‘Challenge 21’ or ‘Challenge 25’ Policy? At present we are looking for 5 organisations who would like to take part in a FREE Test Purchase pilot scheme, that will enable the Designated Premises Supervisor to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of their ‘Challenge 21’ or ‘Challenge 25’ Policy. If you own or manage premises who operate under a Premises Licence please contact Access Training and Consultancy Limited on 0845 301 1107 to register your interest in taking part in this Test Purchase Pilot Scheme. 
Profitable Business PortfolioFantastic Funded Training Opportunity for SME’s Profitable Business Portfolio The BII Wales Region has been working with a number of partner organisations to provide you with a genuine opportunity to access funded training support for your business as part of the Welsh Assembly Government’s Workforce Development Programme. I am delighted to advise you that, subject to eligibility, we have arranged for the BIIAB Profitable Business Portfolio to be made available throughout the region. Please find attached details of the eligibility criteria for those wishing to take advantage of this excellent opportunity.
Access Training now approved to deliver the National Certificate for Licensing PractitionersAccess Training and Consultancy Limited, is pleased to announce that it has now been approved by the British Institute of Innkeepers Awarding body to deliver the National Certificate for Licensing Practitioners Course. The qualification is designed for local authority licensing officers, and other staff, such as police officers, fire officers and environmental health officers, involved in the administration of the Licensing Act 2003.
Test Purchasing Your Questions AnsweredWhat is Test Purchasing? Who carries out Test Purchasing? What is the general procedure for selecting young persons to carry out Test Purchasing? Can the young person be untruthful about their age? 
£1,000 Cash Back on your New Recruit1000 cash back on your new recruit To help make your next recruitment decision an easy one, Jobcentre Plus is offering £1000 for every eligible person that you recruit, who has been claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance for six months or more. Thousands of eligible candidates looking for work want you to notice their potential and may refer to the £1000 in their letter of application, as part of their CV, on your application forms, or during your recruitment process. You may be recruiting a few people this year or you may be looking to bring 12 or more new people into your business. Either way the process for making a claim is quick and easy: * less than 12 people a year * 12 or more people a year In-work training, worth up to £1,500, may also be available through our partners to help you get the most from your new recruits and your current employees. 
Up to £1,000 Available for Staff TrainingDuring this time of recession, businesses typically respond in a number of ways, one of which is to reduce training opportunities and cut training budgets. To help maintain the standards of training within your organisation, Access Training and Consultancy Limited have identified funding opportunities for the training and development of your staff. Carmarthenshire Community Safety PartnershipIn March, Access Training and Consultancy Limited in conjunction with the Carmarthenshire Community Safety Partnership will be hosting a series of free one day training courses throughout Carmarthen, Ammanford, Llanelli and Newcastle Emlyn. Covering topics such as Responsible Alcohol Retailing and Conflict Management, the aim of the day is to provide individuals working in the licensed trade the essential knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities of alcohol retailers authorised by a personal license holder to sell alcohol and support the designated premises supervisor to retail alcohol responsibly on their licensed premises. For more details contact Les Clark (Safer Streets Officer) on 07980726110 Access Training & Consultancy Moves to New PremisesAccess Training & Consultancy Limited has now moved to 7 Axis Court Mallard Way Riverside Business Park Swansea SA7 0AJ 
Up to 200 Government Funded Training Grant AvailableAccess Training & Consultancy Limited has successfully achieved provider status for the Welsh Assembly Individual Learning Accounts. Nicky Delaney, Managing Director commented, " It is brilliant news that we have the approval of the Welsh Assembly to offer quality training that is accessible to all. The provider status now enables us to deliver courses at no cost to the candidate, based on their ability to meet the eligibility criteria". |
