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Robertson Staff Celebrate NVQ Awards

Robertson Timberkit are pleased to announce that production staff have recently completed NVQ qualifications as part of their continued training and development programme.

Fourteen workers from the timberframe manufacturer's Seaham plant have attained NVQ Level Two in heavy structural timber framing and a further three are now qualified in NVQ Level Three for occupational work supervision.

Robertson Timberkit Staff celebrate NVQ presentation

The detailed assessments were conducted by NVQ assessors over an eight week period and covered demonstrating competence in practical skills delivery as well as written and oral examinations.

Executive Chairman Ron Easton said: "I would like to congratulate the workforce for supporting this training initiative and this recent award reflects their ongoing commitment to training themselves to the highest standards.

Production supervisor Peter Birtch was one of three staff to complete the NVQ Level Three in occupational work supervision.

He said: "Each member of staff has a tailored learning and development programme in place to allow them to reach their full potential within the business.

"The NVQ examinations have been a great learning tool for our staff and have given us the confidence that we continue to perform our skilled jobs to the highest industry standards."

Associated companies : Robertson Group, Timberkit