Develop has been a provider of a wide range of quality training programmes for all aspects of the water and environment industry for more than 30 years. The changing nature of training means that much work now consists of bespoke programmes, developed to meet specific organisational requirements.

Certification

Added value is gained from water and environment courses that lead to assessment and the award of recognised qualifications. Such events help organisations to provide evidence of staff competence, where required, and boost employees' morale.

Develop is approved to conduct S/NVQ's and other external assessment schemes by the following bodies:

• CABWI and SQA
• City & Guilds
• CITB
• The Water Jetting Association

Through the City & Guilds 5831 Utilities Operations Certification Scheme, we design client-specific training and assessment programmes to meet particular organisational requirements.

Continuing Professional Development

Many professional organisations require members undertake activities to provide evidence of Continuing Professional Development. Develop course topics are selected to meet the career needs of professionals at all stages in their development. Many are accepted by professional bodies as evidence of CPD and CET.

CASE STUDIES

Environment Agency

The Environment Agency identified a need to provide foundation training in the methodology of Abstraction licensing procedures for many of its staff who had been redeployed into that function. Develop was awarded the tender to develop and deliver the training. Course development was done in close consultation with Agency specialists to a detailed specification, closely adhering to the requirements of the Abstraction licensing Manual. At the heart of the course is a multi-port case study covering the whole of the license determination process, with short teaching sessions to provide the essential knowledge required at each step. The pilot course was delivered at Develop's Basingstoke training centre. Eight further courses have been run at various UK locations selected by the Environment Agency. More than 95% of attendees achieved a satisfactory standard in the final assessment.

Hong Kong Sewerage Project

Sewerage Engineers in Hong Kong are carrying out a major project using CCTV inspection to help them evaluate the condition of their sewers and identify those that are in need of rehabilitation.

Develop is working with Radiolocation Hong Kong to provide training and certification for CCTV Surveyors working on this major sewerage project.

Candidates are undertaking Develop's five day Pipe Sewer Condition Classification training course. Successful candidates are awarded a certificate that is used to provide evidence of their competence to the client organisation, in this case the Hong Kong Government Drainage Services Department.