Securi-Guard has taken on two apprentices. The Plymouth-based security company will train Liam Hewins, aged 18 and 17-year-old Kieran Pope, both from Plymouth, to work in its systems division.
In recognition of the appointments, Securi-Guard is among a number of security firms who have been named in a ‘100 in 100’ roll of honour by Skills for Security, a not-for-profit organisation set up as a sector skills body for the private security industry.
It offers information, advice and guidance to help with training and skills development in the security sector for both apprentices and existing security personnel, who want to improve their knowledge and skills set. Pictured left to right: Project Manager Paul Lawson with apprentices Liam Hewins and Keiran Pope.
Terri Jones, Director General at Worcester-based Skills for Security, said: “We are delighted that Securi-Guard is supporting the 100 in 100 initiative. Apprentices deliver real value to employers and developing the talent of the future is vital to the economic success of the sector. Congratulations to Kieran and Liam, we look forward to following their progress.”
Securi-Guard will be training Liam and Kieran as security and fire systems engineers under the auspices of Skills for Security’s training programme.
They will work with an experienced engineer and be taught a variety of skills, including installation of systems, how to repair and maintain the systems and ensuring compliance with health and safety.
Scott Boyd, Securi-Guard’s Managing Director Fire and Security, said he was delighted to be able to support the Skills for Security ‘100 in 100’ initiative. This is an extremely worthwhile campaign and represents a great opportunity for us to help two young apprentices make their mark in the security industry.
“As a family company, we take great pride in developing our staff from within and see apprenticeship schemes such as this as a natural extension of that ethos. It is a chance to develop two individuals and equip them with the kind of skills and knowledge that will benefit them throughout their careers.”
The ‘100 in 100’ Skills for Security drive is aiming to place at least 100 new apprentices across the security sector since the International Fire and Security Exhibition and Conference (IFSEC) in May. Last year’s campaign resulted in 320 new apprentices and organisers hope to top that in 2013.
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