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Training Policy

Training & Development Policy

Thomas Vale operate a formal apprenticeship scheme on a group wide basis, working in partnership with the CITB, LSC and local colleges and universities in respect of both management and trades.

Training & Development Policy

The overall Policy of the Company is to develop and expand its construction activities throughout the Midlands and surrounding area. The importance and benefits of appropriate training and development of all levels of staff is recognised and forms an essential part of this Policy.

Training opportunities are made available to all employees and this Policy is transmitted throughout the business. The Company achieved recognition as an Investor in People organisation in 1997 and fully support the motives of this standard. Every employee is encouraged to attend a Personal Development Review with their LineManager to determine their individual training needs and that of their department/division.

An adequate budget will be made available to meet identified training requirements and is reviewed monthly. Higher Education and Further Education courses will be provided to support the development of individuals and the Company. Wherever possible all training will be designed to provide a formally recognised qualification.

Where ‘off the job’ training cannot be provided, or is unavailable, qualifications will be obtained via the OSAT (On Site Assessment and Training) route. Training course fees are paid by the Company and examination fees can be claimed upon successful completion. Assistance towards travel costs may also be given.
Business in the Community: Work Experience
  

The Work Inspiration campaign mobilises businesses to turn work experience into work inspiration, to bridge the gap that exists between the classroom and the world of work.

The campaign began on September 15th 2009, when Sir Stuart Rose, the Chairman of Business in the Community (BITC), launched a national call to action to improve work experience for young people.

This formed the start of a national business-led movement — business talking to business across the country to improve the work experience they offer — convened and supported by BITC. The goal is to improve work experience for the 500,000 students entering placements in June 2010.
Investors in People Accreditation
  

We have been accredited to Investors in People since 1997 and we are currently working towards our Gold Standard.

As a business, we are audited annually by indepedent assesors from Investors in People.
Building Magazines Good Employer Guide
  

Thomas Vale Construction has been named as one of the best Construction companies in the UK to work for.

The survey, which was carried out anonymously, asked our staff to rate their companies and jobs for social responsibility, fun and enjoyment, leadership, inspiration and ability to contribute.
Contract Journal Best Places to Work in Construction
  

2009 was Thomas Vale's second consecutive year of the Contract Journal Best Places to Work in Construction Audit.

Completed and verified externally, employees anonymously submit details of how the feel about management, company benefits, corporate social responsibility and many other key agenda items important to our own employees.
Contract Journal Respect for People Award 2009
  
In October 2009, Thomas Vale were awarded the prestigious Respect for People Award from the Contract Journal.