SAFETY TECHNOLOGY TRAINERS ARE ADVANCED ROPE OPERATORS

Safety Technology's instructors recently under went Level 2 Advanced Rope Operator training.  The course is aimed at those working in technical rescue operations where a higher level of skill based is needed to utilise rescue options.


The team did very well covering topics such as 'Highline Rescues with midpoint pick offs' and 'High Angle deviations', and can now practice what they learnt on Safety Technology's new training tower at our facility in South Wales!

HO, HO, HO

The Safety Technology team had a lovely time at their Christmas meal last week at The Cripple Creek, Raglan.  The food was excellent as was the atmosphere, thanks for a lovely night.

DELIVERING LOW CARBON SKILLS EVENT - 17th NOV

Safety Technology are looking forward to exhibiting at the Delivering Low Carbon Skills event tomorrow at The Pierhead, Cardiff.  It is a lunchtime reception highlighting success from the Delivering Low Carbon Skills (DLCS) project and providing interactive demonstrations of some of the activity that has been carried out.

RENEWABLEUK ANNUAL CONFERENCE

The Safety Technology team are currently exhibiting at the RenewableUK 2011 Annual Conference in Manchester.  Come and visit us at stand 436 to pick up some free give-aways and to see the OSCAR block in action.

We will are also joined by our training partner Coleg Gwent to talk about our new Introduction to Wind Turbine, Logistics and Project Management 5 day course.

A + A, Düsseldorf

Safety Technology's Sales Director, General Manager and International Marketer travelled to Germany yesterday and are currently attending the A + A Event in Düsseldorf.

UPCOMING EVENT

Come and visit Safety Technology at the upcoming RenewableUK Annual Conference and Exhibition.

The event is being held at the Manchester Central Convention Complex on 25th - 27th October.

To view the new courses, products and partnerships that we will be showcasing at the event come and visit us at stand 436.  

EMPLOYMENT FAIR

Safety Technology had a great day exhibiting at the Career Transition Partnership (CTP) Employment Fair for Army leavers in Bristol yesterday.

There was a huge turn out for both Army leavers and companies offering career opportunities.

NEW DIVISION FOR HEALTH & SAFETY CO-ORDINATION

Safety Technology now provide guidance to management and staff on all Health & Safety related issues including, but not confined to Risk Assessments, Accident Investigation & Reporting, Fire Safety/General Health & Safety Policy, legislative compliance and training as applicable to the Renewable Energy Sector.

Over 88,000 jobs in wind and marine energy industries by 2021

A new report has been published by RenewableUK and Energy & Utility Skills demonstrating the employment potential of the UK's wind and marine energy sector by 2021.

The report predicts that with a high growth scenario (51.8 GW) 115,000 full-time employees would be needed to work directly in the sector or supporting it by providing raw materials, manufacturing or supplying business support services by 2021.

The study gives this message to employers

Invest in your workforce, both current and future, and work with the providers of skills to ensure that they are meeting your requirements. The message for Government and skills providers is equally stark – the supply of appropriate skills to the labour market needs to ramp up rapidly over the coming years to meet rising demand. This applies both to young people entering the labour market and those looking for a career change

Here at Safety Technology we operate a one-stop-shop for all safety training required by the Renewables industry. Our training courses have also been deemed of most value to employers in developing the skills of their workforce by the Energy Utility Skills SPFP programme. This Government initiative provides up to 70% funding to employers who wish to train their workforce in these skills.

Offshore Wind 2011

Safety Technology Ltd had a great time last week exhibiting at the Offshore Wind 2011 Exhibition and Conference in Liverpool. The great turn out really demonstrated the speed at which the industry is growing and the opportunities available. If you didn't get a chance to visit our stand at the Echo Arena we will also be exhibiting at the RenewableUK Annual Exhibition in Manchester.

Fleetwood Nautical College

Safety Technology have reached an agreement with one of the top Nautical establishments in the country to provide a range of specialist Offshore courses.

Working with Fleetwood Nautical College we are now able to offer offshore centric courses such as RenewableUK MST, BOSIET, Safe Vessel Transfer to Transition Platform and much more.

Visit us both at our stands this month at the Offshore 2011 Conference and Exhibition in Liverpool.

Cymru Vs California

Safety Technology Ltd's director Bob Dickens is currently enjoying the warm weather of sunny California after attending the AWEA Wind Power 2011 exhibition this week. Whereas Mike Dickens (our General Manager Operations) and Katie Dawes (our International Marketer) are drying themselves off after a rainy trip down to RenewableUK Cymru Wind 2011 in Cardiff.

We are all set up and ready for visitors so if you are attending the event or in the area come and visit us at stand 27 in the Mecure Holland Hotel, Cardiff. We have lots of information about our courses and equipment available as well as lots of freebies to give away!

Green Employ - Recruitment for the Renewables

Safety Technology Ltd have had a very successful meeting with David Sampford from Green Employ, a leading renewable energy recruitment specialist based in the UK, and are looking forward to working closely with him and the company.

Safety Technology Ltd will be working with Green Employ in providing highly skilled certified engineers and technical personnel directly to offshore wind farm, onshore wind farm, hydro and solar energy companies.

Sector Priorities Fund Pilot Programme

Safety Technology Ltd are now involved in the Government funded Sector Priorities Fund Pilot (SPFP) programme.

This Welsh Assembly Government project provides 70% funding for courses deemed of most value to employers in developing the skills of their workforce.

The projects Sector Skills Council (SSC) has identified a number of our qualifications as being eligible for course fee funding.

For a list of the courses applicable for funding click here.

Introduction to Wind Turbines, Logistics and Project Management

INTRODUCTION TO WIND TURBINES, LOGISTICS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Safety Technology Ltd are pleased to have joined with Coleg Gwent to offer a new 5 day course in The Introduction to Wind Turbines, Logistics and Project Management.

The course comprises of the following modules:

1. Introduction to Wind Turbine Generators


2. Logistics


3. Prince2 Project Management (Foundation)

We look forward to promoting the new course with Coleg Gwent on our joint stands 27-28 at the upcoming RenewableUK Cymru 2011 Exhibition and Conference in Cardiff, 26th May.

Cymru 2011 Conference and Exhibition

Safety Technology Ltd are looking forward to exhibiting at the upcoming RenewableUK Cymru 2011 Conference and Exhibition. Come and visit us at stands 27 and 28 where we will be accompanied by our training partners Coleg Gwent.

Well Done

Safety Technology Ltd would like to say a big WELL DONE to Newbridge Leisure Centre & Caerphilly Sports Development for raising a huge £2,455 for Epilepsy Wales through their Charity Golf Day earlier this month.

The event was hosted at Bryn Meadows Golf Club as a celebration of the life of Phylyp Butler.

For more information on the day and Epilepsy Wales visit their website at http://public.epilepsy-wales.org.uk/

Phylyp Butler Charity Golf Day

Safety Technology Ltd were pleased to sponsor a hole at the Charity Golf Day held in honour of Phylyp Butler last weekend. The day was a celebration of the life of Phylyp Butler and to raise funds for Epilepsy Wales.

The day was held at Bryn Meadows Golf Club and hosted by Newbridge Leisure Centre & Caerphilly Sport Development.

We were honoured to be part of an event with such a worthy cause. For more information on Epilepsy Wales visit there website at http://public.epilepsy-wales.org.uk/

Prince2 Accredited Courses

Safety Technology Ltd are pleased to announce we are now offering Prince2 accredited courses in conjunction with The Knowledge Academy.

Superbike World Championships, Donington Park

Safety Technology had a great weekend watching their partner Cresto's Superbike racer Alexander Lundh compete at the FIM Superbike World Championships at Donington Park.

We started the day by being greeted at the gate by one of the Cresto Guide team, we were then given our tickets and taken to the paddock where we were able to view the racers' bikes and watch the practice laps. We were then introduced to Alexander, who talked to us about the upcoming race and showed/explained his bike to us!

After a delicious lunch we spent the afternoon watching the races from the grandstand. Alex gave an excellent performance finishing in 10th place.

We thoroughly enjoyed the day, it was great to meet the team who were all very friendly and accommodating, as well as getting to watch and meet some of the best Superbike racers in the world! We would like to say a big thank you to Cresto and the team and a huge well done to Alexander.

To see pictures from the event visit our facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Safety-Technology-Ltd/119182688143882

Returning from EWEA

Bob (Managing Director), Mike (General Manager Operations) and Ben (Business Development & Training Manager) are now back from Belgium after visiting the EWEA Annual Event in Brussels.

The team met a lot of potential customers and said of the event 'it was very interesting to see due to the round 3 announcements for the UK that so many companies are looking to enter the UK in the wind industry within the next couple of years'.

EWEA 2011, Brussels

Safety Technology's Managing Director, General Operation Manager and Training Manager are all currently attending EWEA 2011 Wind Energy Event in Brussels.

The team drove from the UK yesterday arriving in Belgium last night.

RenewableUK Cymru 2011

Safety Technology have now booked their stand at the RenewableUK Cymru 2011 Conference and Exhibition. Come and visit us in Cardiff, on 26th May 2011 at stand 27.



http://www.renewable-uk.com/events/cymru-conference/index.html

Wind Turbine Technician Training Action Shots

Check out pictures of our Wind Turbine Technician Training

Cresto Meeting

Our Managing Director Bob has returned from Denmark after a very successful meeting with Cresto. We are excited to be working together with Cresto to come up with a new strategy to support Vestas.

Offshore 2011 Conference and Exhibition, Liverpool

Safety Technology Ltd have now booked their place at the upcoming Offshore 2011 Conference and Exhibition.

Come and visit us at stand 212 at the event on 29th - 30th June, ACC Liverpool.

RenewableUK Member 2011

Safety Technology Ltd is a member of RenewableUK.

Wind Turbine Technician Training by Safety Technology Ltd

RenewableUK Health and Safety Conference 2011

It was a very successful day yesterday at the RenewableUK Health & Safety show.  It was great to have our partner Cresto on the stand to give information on the Oscar unit for offshore turbines.

You can see more on the Oscar here - http://sut1.co.uk/l/c.php?c=10446&ct=109590

Wind Turbine Technician Training by Safety Technology Ltd

RenewableUK Health and Safety Conference 2011

It's all go go go here at Safety Technology Ltd as our staff are getting ready to exhibit at the upcoming RenewableUK Health and Safety Conference.  

Bob (our Managing Director), Mike (our General Manager Operations) and Ben (our Sales Development & Training Manager) will be flying up to Edinburgh next Tuesday to set up our stand (No.8) and attend the pre-event networking drinks.  

The following day (Wed 26th Jan) the conference will be held in the Edinburgh Corn Exchange, and Safety Technology Ltd will  be exhibiting a range of their onshore and offshore equipment.  We will have with us OSCAR, an arrester block that can be affixed to offshore windpower plants to secure persons from the gangplank up to the platform on the rotary wing platform.  This will be accompanied by our new harness the Sirocco TH245, a lightweight ergonomic harness designed by Safety Technology Ltd in conjunction with Wind Turbine Technicians.

Our resident OSCAR expert Ben will be on site to explain all about the new products, and answer any questions about them as well as our other safety equipment and training courses.