ABOUT
IVS Training & Assessment LTD was created in 2004 by Mike White and Stephen Maguire. From there IVS has quickly become a successful and forward looking service provider aiming to help both individuals and companies with all their Training & Assessment requirements.
We provide a wide range of training and assessing services relating to a variety of activities and industries. Our qualifications carry nationally recognised accreditations and we also provide bespoke courses tailored to your particular requirements.
All the staff at IVS are CRB checked, registered assessors/IV with The GQA and attend regular CPD training events to ensure that their skills are monitored and updated in accordance with legislation. In addition to the above all IVS staff are registered members of the IFL and the Entire centre has been Matrix Accredited.
Matrix Standard Explained: The matrix Standard is the unique quality framework for the effective delivery of information,
advice and/or guidance on learning and work. It promotes the delivery of high quality information, advice and/or guidance by ensuring organisations review, evaluate and develop their service; encourage the take up of professionally recognised qualifications and the continuous professional development of their staff.
Our company strives to be fully compliant with the following government legislation:
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Education Act 2002
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Children's Act 2004
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Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018
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Keeping Children Safe I Education 2018 Section A+B (part 1)
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Children Act 1989 Section 17: (Child In Need)
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Children Act 1989 Section 47: (Child Protection)
TEAM
Steve Maguire
Steve has been in the industry since 1994 gaining valuable experience. In addition to the day to day running of the business he is also a qualified V1 Internal Verifier and A1 NVQ Assessor for all routes within the glazing industry.
Director
Mike White
Mike has been in the industry since 1969 picking up a wealth of valuable knowledge and experience along the way. In addition to the day to day running of the business he is also a qualified V1 Internal Verifier and A1 NVQ Assessor for all routes within the glazing industry.
Director
Nick O'brein
Nick has been in the industry since 1991 gaining experience in a variety of roles. He is a fully qualified A1 Assessor and V1 Verifier within all routes of the industry.
Commercial Director
Ty Priestman
Centre’s IT advisor, and Training and Assessment specialist in automotive glazing. Ty is a qualified A1 NVQ and Apprenticeship assessor and V1 Internal Verifier and has been in the Motor industry since 1990.
Automotive Glazing Specialist
Ian White
Ian is the Office Manager and is responsible for the day to day support of our Assessors and candidates. Ian also deals with all enrolments and completions of our candidates and all administration duties in the office.
Office Manager
Sally Silcock
Sally is responsible for the centre's database, Awarding Body Registrations, and all filing procedures.
Administration
Terry Johnson
Fully experienced within the building and construction industry. Qualified A1 NVQ and Apprenticeship assessor and V1 Internal Verifier and has been in the industry since 2000.
Assessor
Garry Allcock
Gary is an qualified A1 NVQ and apprenticeship Assessor and has been working for some of the countrys biggest names in the glass and glazing sector since 2005.
Assessor
Lee Hatt
Lee is a A1 Qualified Assessor. He has been in the consrtuction trade since 1998 in a variety of roles and responsibility levels.
Assessor
John Schofield
With 34 years construction experience, John is a new member of the team. He adds to the range of qualification be can offer to our candidates.
Construction Assessor
Jamie Brand
Jamie is a fully qualified assessor.. His trade experience is extensive, with fifteen years hands on experience in the building trade.
Jamie was actually a candidate who decided to join us as he completed his level three N.V.Q. Qualification in Occupational Works Supervisor.
Trainee Assessor