04 March 2024     News

At Develop, we understand the importance of continuous learning and professional development for those working in healthcare and the NHS.

We recognise the investment you make in training, and as a thank you, we’re excited to announce an exclusive offer to help you stretch your training budget even further. For the months of March, April, and May, we’re extending a 10% discount on our entire range of open programme and bespoke training courses to those working in the NHS.

To claim this discount, all you need to do is book your preferred training course before 31st May 2024. The best part? The course itself can take place at any time throughout the rest of the year, offering you the flexibility to choose a course that suits your needs (subject to availability).

How to claim the discount

Step 1: Browse our website to find the course you require.

Step 2: When you’re ready to book, contact us on 0800 876 6708 or email enquiries@developtraining.co.uk.

Quote “NHS10” to receive the discount.

 

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12 February 2024     News

Develop Training extends its warmest congratulations to Mr. Nigel Keery OBE of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust (BHSCT), on becoming the newly elected President of the Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management (IHEEM).

His recent election as the President of IHEEM marks not only a personal milestone but also highlights the industry’s collective commitment to excellence. It follows hot on the heels of his prestigious OBE (Order of the British Empire) for outstanding contributions to public health in 2022.

Develop, as a proud training partner for Belfast Health & Social Care Trust, is honoured to witness and celebrate this significant moment in Mr. Keery’s career. Both Mr Keery’s OBE and this new role are a testament to his tireless efforts in advancing healthcare infrastructure, promoting training and development, and fostering the next generation of professionals in the field.

Matthew Gray, Interim MD of Develop Training, expressed his heartfelt congratulations, stating,

We extend our warmest congratulations to Mr Keery, whose leadership and commitment to excellence have been duly recognised yet again. His OBE alongside his election to the President of IHEEM not only reflects his individual accomplishments but also shines a spotlight on the crucial role played by healthcare engineering professionals in shaping the future of public health. We at Develop are honoured to have worked closely with him and his team for a number of years now.”

Develop provides training programmes for estates & facilities management teams that align with the evolving demands of the healthcare sector. Most recently Develop secured a contract with BHSCT to deliver essential low voltage electrical training to a large number of estates staff, including both Authorised and Competent Person training.

As Develop looks forward to future collaboration with BHSCT, the organisation remains committed to supporting the healthcare industry in their pursuit of excellence, continuous learning, and high quality training provision.

   09 January 2024         News

In a significant update to Part L of the Building Regulations (Conservation & Power),  professionals who install, commission, maintain, monitor, and manage heating systems, are set to face a major shift in regulations concerning flow temperatures. The new guidelines emphasise that, for heating systems, flow temperatures should not exceed 55°C, and ideally, they should be kept below this threshold.

The guidelines state that,

“All parts of the system, including pipework and emitters, should be sized to allow the space heating system to operate effectively, and in a manner that meets the heating needs of the building, at a maximum flow temperature of 55°C or lower. To maximise the efficiency of these systems, it would be preferable to design to a lower flow temperature than 55°C. Where it is not feasible to install a space heating system that can operate at this temperature (e.g. where there is insufficient space for larger radiators, or the existing distribution system is provided with higher temperature heat from a low carbon district heat network), the space heating system should be designed to the lowest design temperature possible that will still meet the heating needs of the building.”

The reduced temperatures are primarily in response to new condensing boilers. The water returning to the boiler needs to be lower than 55 °C otherwise the water won’t condense and therefore it would be like having a non-condensing boiler, which defeats the point.

While this change brings about several advantages in terms of energy efficiency and environmental impact, it also introduces a new consideration for those that manage secondary hot water systems heated by them — the increased risk of Legionella bacteria formation in hot water systems due to decreased hot water flow, return and distribution temperatures. It will also have impact on the scald risk and management protocols, amongst others.

Legionella is a waterborne pathogen that can lead to acute respiratory pneumonia. The bacteria multiples between the temperatures of 20°C and 45° which is more likely as a consequence of this change.

Hot water systems face increased risk of Legionella bacteria

Dan Sutherland, Senior Water Systems & Legionella Trainer at Develop Training explains,

It is important that industry understands, communicates and provides specific risk assess guidance on each situation on its own merits. This can be challenging and so developing employee competence is part of this (partly achieved through training). Late understanding of these principles impacts businesses and individuals from a commercial, financial and personal aspect.”

He continues,

Where the hot water system represents a lower risk from legionella, reduced hot water temperature may have little impact (typically in domestic dwellings and smaller commercial settings) but in larger commercial and healthcare systems (and commonly older systems), maintaining traditional hot water flow and return temperatures of 60°C and 50°C may still be a key control.

There is also impact in the world of scald prevention and thermostatic mixing valves – can these valves now be removed in some settings? Will they continue to work effectively due to reduced supply temperatures? What is the possible impact and effect on build quality requirements, and will hot water system design change as a consequence?

We should also remember that best practice up to now has been to supply hot water to kitchens for hygiene reasons of at least 55°C.”

Legionella training a critical factor in mitigating risk

To address this concern, training providers in the Building Services industry play a crucial role in ensuring that professionals are well-informed and equipped to navigate these evolving regulations. It is essential for heating engineers and those who work with hot water systems to stay up to date with the latest industry standards, enhance their knowledge of Legionella prevention measures, and implement best practices in their installations to uphold both safety and efficiency.

As the industry adapts to these changes, Develop Training will be incorporating the latest updates into its curriculum, ensuring that heating engineers are well-prepared to meet the demands of the evolving regulatory landscape. This proactive approach will not only enhance the skills of professionals in the field but also contribute to creating safer and more energy-efficient heating systems for the benefit of both consumers and the environment.

Click here to find out more about Develop’s range of Legionella training.

Click here to find out more about Develop’s range of Gas training.

   30 November 2023         News

Develop Training, the UK’s leading accredited provider of compliance, technical, and safety training, has re-launched one of its most popular courses, F-Gas (Category 1), to provide delegates with training to identify the hazards and safe working practices for working with fluorinated gases.

Re-launched on 20^th November, the return of the course to Develop is well-timed with the growth of the F-Gas industry, bridging the skills gap to meet the demands of the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) sectors.

F Gas Category 1 training certified by City & Guilds 2079-11 scheme

The F-Gas course, certified under the City & Guilds 2079-11 scheme, will be delivered by Develop trainer, Brandon Clark, a seasoned refrigeration and air conditioning engineer. This will explore updates to statutory regulation requirements, while combining both theory and practical testing to ensure delegates understand the risk and management techniques needed in the sector.

F-Gas training courses in York, Derby and Scotland

Available at Develop’s York, Derby and Linlithgow centres, prospective delegates can view course dates on Develop’s website, with more to come in 2024. The course can also be delivered at other locations for businesses that have six or more staff that require training.

Brandon Clark, F-Gas Trainer at Develop, said:

We are pleased to relaunch our F-Gas course this year at Develop, which has been updated to reflect the current regulations. F-Gas maintenance and reduction is crucial to achieving the UK’s target of reducing F-Gas emissions by two-thirds by 2030. This course will enable us to provide a range of essential theoretical, practical and green skills and help our customers successfully manage their F-Gas containing equipment in-line with EU Guidelines and regulations.”

Develop now also offers the City & Guilds 6187-21 qualification, equipping delegates with the skills and knowledge to safely handle Hydrocarbon and Flammable Refrigerants, covering all stages from installation to disposal.

To find out more about Develop’s F-Gas course or to sign up for training, please visit: https://www.developtraining.co.uk/courses/electrical-and-mechanical/f-gas

   02 October 2023        News

Develop Training has secured a contract to deliver essential Low Voltage Electrical training for Belfast Health and Social Care (BHSCT). BHSCT is a large health and social care organisation in Northern Ireland and this one year contract with Develop will provide approximately 70 Estates staff with crucial low voltage electrical skills, including both Authorised and Competent Person training.

Develop’s success in securing this contract underscores its established reputation for providing training programmes across sectors such as Utilities, Construction, Defence, Healthcare, Facilities Management, and Telecommunications. The organisation’s ability to consistently deliver high-quality and respected training provision has paved the way for strong relationships with a number of respected organisations throughout the UK and Northern Ireland.

Low voltage electrical training award

This Low Voltage contract follows the award in February this year, of a High Voltage training contract with BHSCT also.

“We are pleased to have been selected to provide Low Voltage Electrical training for Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. This continued partnership showcases Develop Training’s proficiency in delivering tailored training solutions that address our clients’ unique needs,” noted Nichola Kitching, Senior Account Manager at Develop Training.

“Our commitment to enhancing the technical skills of professionals working in estates management and healthcare engineering is essential in delivering an effective service, keeping the environment safe for the care of patients, clients and service users.”

A strong partnership for HV & LV electrical training

Damian Horisk, Head of Estates Strategic Investment at Belfast Health and Social Care Trust said, “BHSCT is committed to being one of the safest, most effective and compassionate health and social care organisations, and it’s essential for the Trust to partner with organisations who share this vision. We are pleased to work in partnership with Develop Training on this contract and look forward to continuing our successful working relationship with them.”

For more details about Develop Training and its wide range of electrical training solutions, visit: https://www.developtraining.co.uk/training/estates-and-facilities-management/electrical-and-mechanical/

   24 June 2023         Blogs

Training is only as good as its ability to be applied. As a training provider responsible for training the staff behind some of this country’s most vital infrastructure, from the gas networks that fuel our homes, to the roads we travel on, Develop continues to lead the way in providing innovative and high quality standards of training.

And recently, following an investment of over £500,000 on Training Terrace, and a further £500,000 on the main centre refurbishment, Develop has constructed a training facility that presents obstacles and challenges like those found on real-life commercial and domestic sites. Running alongside its newly upgraded York training centre, Develop’s training delivery in the northern region of this country has never looked better, and its place as a training innovator has never been so certain.

Fully to-scale artificial street for utilities training

The fully to-scale artificial street, known as Training Terrace, consists of three purpose-built houses, apartments, a café, a deep excavation pit and a confined spaces area. As quaint as a life would be on Training Terrace, behind each of these operations are meticulously designed facilities built to train delegates in emergency response to gas incidents, excavation safety, cable avoidance, sewer jetting and confined spaces entry.

Training Terrace first began as a project only known as the JETSET street (Joint Emergency Training Set), which became a reality through funding from Develop and its parent company, JTL.

The site chosen as the home for this project was Develop’s York training centre, which has long functioned as a foundational training facility for the varying requirements of industry in North Yorkshire. In particular, Develop has had a longstanding relationship with the region thanks to its strong relationship with Northern Gas Networks.

Public competition to name the street

Along with the first announcement of the project in January, Develop launched an exciting public competition to officially name the street, which received over 150 entries. In order to decide which name would be immortalised in the street’s signage, a judging panel made up of senior members of staff from across the JTL Group shortlisted 10 names before finally noting a consensus favourite – Training Terrace, suggested by Shaun Gavin and Lindsay Talks.

The grand unveiling

The grand opening of Training Terrace took place on 24^th May alongside the reopening of Develop’s York centre, which was itself updated to include new classrooms, an alternative energies training area, two HV (High Voltage) workshops and a LV (Low Voltage) workshop.

John Kerr, Managing Director at Develop, said: ‘This new state of the art facility will give us a fantastic base to deliver essential and enhanced training to businesses in North Yorkshire and beyond. We’re thrilled to unveil a centre that will work in tandem with Training Terrace, as this new street provides an innovative facility that we’re proud to operate from.”

The new provisions at this Huby-based centre means that Develop can now provide higher quality training in confined spaces, HV & LV, gas distribution, health and safety, healthcare estates, water systems and alternative energies offering businesses in the region a state of the art facility to train their workforce.

The overall improvement to the York centre – and the inclusion of Training Terrace – was something that the team at gas network operator, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), were thrilled to work in partnership with Develop on.

A significant improvement to training facilities

Paul Tate, Lead Emergency Trainer at Northern Gas Networks, said: “The facilities including the new JETSET will significantly improve the training opportunities for the whole team at Northern Gas Networks and provide real-life scenarios. It’s been a long-term project and it’s fantastic to see it come to life and now be used to enhance the training and development opportunities for not just Northern Gas but the sector as a whole.”

Delivered in partnership with Northern Gas Networks

Develop has a longstanding relationship with NGN having worked with the Gas Distribution Network for a number of years across a variety of projects. Through this partnership Develop and NGN have worked to identify the training needs and wants for those currently working in the industry as well as looking ahead to the requirements of the future generation.

The reopening event was attended by Chris Adair, Training and Apprenticeships Manager at Northern Gas Networks, alongside other key industry figures from the North Yorkshire region.

New training facilities for the North Yorkshire region

The new facilities have also proved successful with North Yorkshire Council Divisional Councillor for Huby, Malcolm Taylor, who welcomed the positive effects that it will have on the local economy. He said: “It’s fantastic to see this investment in the Huby area, and I believe this centre will be invaluable for training businesses and delegates in the region.

“The unique facilities that Training Terrace is able to offer will be an exciting, unique addition to the landscape of industry available here, and I look forward to seeing the new wave of professionals being produced in our area.”

The opening ceremony itself saw a day of networking, tours and panel discussions, as well as a ribbon cutting ceremony, which was marked by John Kerr and JTL Training’s CEO, Chris Claydon.

Positive feedback from first intake of delegates

In June, Training Terrace welcomed its first intake of delegates who were undertaking NCO Gas Level 2 Escape, Locate & Repair training. Feedback from those involved was extremely positive with one delegate commenting that the site was “well thought-out with realistic interiors” and another stating that “Training Terrace makes the scenarios more realistic and familiar.”

And that’s just what Develop aims to do – offer cutting-edge training to delegates at the highest standard. Whether that be at Training Terrace, in the classroom, virtually or via Develop’s brand new e-learning platform, LEDA, which offers a suite of accredited e-learning courses specifically designed to supplement its practical training offering.

For more information about Training Terrace and the courses available at the facility please visit: Additional Training Facilities – Develop Training

To arrange a site visit and viewing of Training Terrace please contact our Customer Service team on 0800 876 6708 / enquiries@developtraining.co.uk

   30 May 2023         News

Lindsay Talks took center stage at the grand unveiling of Training Terrace in York last week. The highly anticipated reveal marked the official naming of the new fully to-scale artificial street built by Develop, with the winning entry from a public competition being “Training Terrace.”

Develop and JTL, who invested £500,000 into the construction of Training Terrace, along with CompEx, part of the JTL Group, organised the competition to find a suitable name for the street. The public had the opportunity to submit their suggestions from January 12th to February 28th. Ultimately, Shaun Gavin and Lindsay Talks emerged as the joint winners with their winning suggestion. Each received an equal share of £500 worth of Amazon gift vouchers.

Training Terrace; a fully to-scale artificial street

Situated adjacent to Develop’s training center in Huby, Training Terrace encompasses purpose-built houses, apartments, a café, and a confined spaces area. The street will serve as a hub for delivering a range of essential training programmes, including emergency response to gas incidents, excavation safety, cable avoidance, sewer jetting, and confined spaces entry.

A Name Chosen by Experts: Judging Panel’s Selection Process

The judging panel responsible for selecting the name consisted of senior members from across the JTL Group. They meticulously reviewed over 150 entries and eventually arrived at a shortlist of ten names, with “Training Terrace” standing out as the clear winner. The name is now immortalised on the street’s signage.

Exciting Developments Ahead: Training Terrace and Develop’s York Centre

The official opening of Training Terrace coincided with the grand reopening of Develop’s refurbished York centre. Stay tuned for more exciting updates as this innovative street becomes a prominent training destination.

   25 May 2023         News

We are thrilled to announce that Develop has reopened its York training centre to great excitement! The centre has undergone an impressive £500k full refurbishment, setting the stage for a new chapter of training excellence.

To complement the refurbished facility, Develop has also constructed a £500k state-of-the-art, fully to-scale, artificial street called Training Terrace, named via a recent public competition. This purpose-built street stands adjacent to the training centre, offering a realistic and fully to-scale environment for our training programmes.

Grand-Opening at Develop’s York-based training centre

The opening event took place on 24^th May at the Huby-based centre and involved a day of celebrations marked by an official ribbon cutting ceremony. Guests were also given tours of the centre’s newly refurbished facilities and Training Terrace.

Training Terrace looks and appears as a regular street would, consisting of houses, apartments, and a café, but each area has been specifically designed for training purposes. This allows Develop to deliver courses in emergency response to gas incidents, as well as excavation safety, cable avoidance, street lighting, drains, sewer jetting and confined spaces entry.

The centre has had several updates to include two fixed-learning classrooms, a hybrid centre catering for alternative energies, two HV workshops and an LV workshop. These workshops will offer a number of Develop’s courses, including those relevant to confined spaces, gas distribution, health and safety, healthcare estates and water systems.

Significantly improving training opportunities for the utilities industry

Northern Gas Networks worked alongside Develop, and have been instrumental in the development of the JETSET (Training Terrace). Paul Tate, Lead Emergency Trainer, Northern Gas Networks, attended the event and spoke on the panel. Paul said “The facilities including the new JETSET will significantly improve the training opportunities for the whole team at Northern Gas Networks and provide real life scenarios. It’s been a long-term project and it’s fantastic to see it come to life and now be used to enhance the training and development opportunities for not just Northern Gas but for the sector as whole”.

Enhanced training delivery in North Yorkshire & beyond

John Kerr, Managing Director at Develop, said: “This new state of the art facility will give us a fantastic base to deliver essential and enhanced training to businesses in North Yorkshire and beyond. We’re thrilled to unveil a centre that will work in tandem with Training Terrace, as this new street provides an innovative facility that we’re proud to operate from.”

“It was great to welcome attendees to join us for the celebrations and explore the new facilities. We now look forward to welcoming delegates from across the region to join us and experience the unrivalled training that we provide.”

Impressive financial investment

Malcolm Taylor, North Yorkshire Council Divisional Councillor for Huby, said: “It’s fantastic to see this new investment being made in the Huby area, and I believe this centre will be invaluable for training businesses and delegates in the region. The unique facilities that Training Terrace is able to offer will be an exciting, unique addition to the landscape of industry available here, and I look forward to seeing the new wave of professionals being produced in our area.”

Raising the bar for industry training

We are proud to offer this enhanced training experience at our York centre and adjacent Training Terrace. With these exceptional facilities, Develop remains dedicated to providing top-quality compliance, technical, and safety training to our valued clients. We will continue to raise the bar in the industries we work with and empower individuals with the skills they need to succeed.

To view the full range of courses available at our York training centre, download our Centre Capability Sheet.

   10 May 2023         News

The winning entry to a public competition searching for the official name for the new fully to-scale artificial street built for Develop has been revealed as ‘Training Terrace’.

Following an investment of £500k from Develop and JTL into the construction of Training Terrace, the JTL Group, which consists of JTL, Develop and CompEx, ran a public competition to name the street from 12th January to 28th February. The name, Training Terrace, was submitted by both Shaun Gavin and Lindsay Talks who have each won an equal share of £500 worth of Amazon gift vouchers.

Located next to Develop’s York training centre in Huby, Training Terrace consists of purpose-built houses, apartments, a café, and a confined spaces area. From here it will deliver training in emergency response to gas incidents, as well as excavation safety, cable avoidance, sewer jetting and confined spaces entry.

The judging panel that selected the name was made up of senior members of staff across the JTL Group, who created a 10-name shortlist from over 150 entries before finally deciding on the winning name. Training Terrace will now be used in all communications regarding the street going forwards and immortalised in the area’s signage.

The street will officially open on Wednesday 24th May alongside Develop’s refurbished York centre. Watch this space for further updates.

   15 February 2023         News

Develop would like to extend a warm welcome to Chris Merson who has joined Stuart Gilby’s Estates and Facilities Management Training team as an Electrical HV/LV trainer.

Chris is joining Develop and bringing a wealth of electrical, safety and compliance training with him. Before Develop, Chris worked for EMCOR as an Authorising Engineer. He also worked as a safety manager and trained those in competent person training.

“The thing I like most about training is the ability to pass on the knowledge and expertise I have gained through my career. As a former Health and Safety Advisor I know the regulations inside and out and I want to instil this into the next generation of workers, so they do not harm themselves or others. In my experience I have found the biggest cause of accidents are lack of PPE and lack of supervision – which leads back to training.”

Throughout his career Chris have developed systems, areas, workshops, and training courses. Chris always takes the health and safety of others into consideration, even if that means he must make difficult decisions.

So far Chris has found everyone at Develop very welcoming. “It’s great that people are taking the time to introduce themselves to me and taking the time to tell me about their role.”

Away from work Chris is a big horse racing fan!