{"id":3130,"date":"2013-10-31T19:19:34","date_gmt":"2013-10-31T19:19:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vwa.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3130"},"modified":"2023-02-19T17:07:43","modified_gmt":"2023-02-19T17:07:43","slug":"monthly-update-from-vwa-september-october-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vwa.co.uk\/blog\/monthly-update-from-vwa-september-october-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"Monthly Update from VWA \u2013 September & October 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to\u00a0our combined September and October\u00a0update<\/strong>\u00a0– keeping you informed of all the latest news from<\/p>\n

Verner Wheelock Associates<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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September and October Training Courses<\/strong><\/h2>\n

September is always a busy time for us and this year the ‘Start of Term’ was no exception – with a full programme of HACCP training, Food Safety and Auditing courses running in our training room in Skipton as well as in-house courses around the UK.<\/p>\n

As well as a CIEH Trainer Skills and Practice<\/a> course in Skipton, which was the final course for retiring trainer, Peter Bruty, who ran this course alongside Jan Wheelock for a number of years, we ran another two successful ‘Training the Trainer’ courses for North Yorkshire Fire Service. This popular course is ideal for those wanting to become a food safety trainer but is just as good for those aiming to train others in Health and Safety or any other subject.<\/p>\n

Our trainers have again been travelling far and wide covering most areas of England and Scotland. Paul Bache ran a couple more Meat Managers Hygiene and HACCP courses<\/a> for the SFMTA in Dunfermline and Renfrewshire and we delivered a range of HACCP, Food Safety and Auditing courses for Young’s Seafood in Annan and Livingston.<\/p>\n

Auditing Skills<\/a>, HACCP Awareness and HACCP Fundamentals<\/a> seem to be the most popular courses at the moment, and we have provided them for a wide range of customers involved in milk and cheese production, packaging, meat products and ingredients as well as a Yorkshire-based chain of bars and restaurants.<\/p>\n

Bookings are already being taken for 2014 so to secure your preferred dates for in-house training<\/a> for next year contact us asap – don’t leave it too late!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Ethical Audits<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Don’t forget, if you are a medium risk supplier, the major retailers will expect you to have an ethical audit<\/a> every two years.\u00a0We are already taking bookings well into 2014.\u00a0<\/strong>Please contact us for a quote if you are required to have an audit during 2014.<\/strong><\/p>\n

For anyone who would like to know about the\u00a0SMETA<\/strong>\u00a0Ethical Audit process we are running a 1-day\u00a0Ethical Trading Workshop<\/a>\u00a0on 24th March in Skipton. For more information or to book,\u00a0please contact Claire on 01756 700802<\/strong>\u00a0or email\u00a0claire.lennon@vwa.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Staff News<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In early September our Training Support Assistant Jason Kearton completed the gruelling Tough Mudder event which took place in the grounds at Broughton Hall, Skipton where VWA’s training centre is based.<\/p>\n

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The 10-12 mile obstacle courses was designed by Special Forces to test the all round strength, stamina, determination, and camaraderie of the contestants – and also involves lots of mud, as demonstrated by Jason’s team on the before and after photos!<\/p>\n

Jason (pictured far right on the top photo) has now become a permanent member of staff at VWA after completing his apprenticeship year, so well done on both counts!<\/p>\n

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Results<\/h2>\n

Food Safety and HACCP Results<\/strong><\/p>\n

We have had lots of great results in during September and October including the Level 3 Food Safety<\/a> and Level 3 HACCP training<\/a> which took place in Skipton. The majority of delegates passed on both courses with several on each achieving a Distinction!<\/p>\n

Auditing Results<\/strong><\/p>\n

We ran our first Auditing Skills<\/a> Certificate course sine its approval by FDQ and are delighted that everyone passed the course and was awarded an FDQ certificate. We will be running our first Lead Auditor<\/a> course approved by FDQ in November.<\/p>\n

Nutrition Results<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are delighted to announce that several candidates from the Diploma in Nutrition and Health<\/a> received their exam results in September. We had a number of passes with Sarah Odling (Odling Bros.) and Sharron Layzellsmith (Betty’s) achieving a Credit and Elaine Watson from Allerdale Borough Council achieving a fantastic Honours pass. Good luck to those who are still to take the exam following completion of their assignments – it will be worth all the hard work!<\/p>\n

Pictured below is Elaine Watson with her RSPH certificate.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Book your training now for 2014:<\/h2>\n

Get ahead of the game and plan your training schedule for 2014 now! Any bookings for Skipton courses taking place next year will receive a 10% discount if booked before 15th November 2013!<\/p>\n

Jan<\/strong>
\n13 – 16\u00a0RSPH\u00a0Level 4 Award in HACCP Management
\n20 – 22\u00a0RSPH Level 3 Award in Healthier Food & Special Diets
\n27 – 28\u00a0RSPH Level 3 Award in HACCP
\n29 – 30 FDQ\u00a0Auditing Skills\u00a0Certificate
\n31\u00a0Supplier Auditing<\/p>\n

Feb<\/strong>
\n3 – 5 CIEH\u00a0Training the Trainer\u00a0(TSP)
\n17 – 19 RSPH Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety
\n24 – 25 RSPH Level 3 Award in HACCP
\n26 HACCP Refresher (Level 3\/4)<\/p>\n

March<\/strong>
\n3 – 7 RSPH Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety
\n10 – 13 RSPH Level 4 Award in HACCP Management
\n17 – 20 FDQ Lead Auditor Certificate
\n24 Ethical Trading Workshop
\n25 – 26 RSPH Diploma in Sports Nutrition
\nAll courses take place in Skipton (at our NEW training centre), unless otherwise stated<\/em><\/p>\n

Contact\u00a0Claire Lennon on 01756 700802<\/strong>\u00a0or email\u00a0<\/strong>claire.lennon@vwa.co.uk<\/a>\u00a0for availability. \u00a0See the full\u00a0Training Calendar<\/a>\u00a0here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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