A modular training programme, backed up by a manual and support documentation, can be delivered by TIMCON members’ own appointed in-house trainers and is designed for safer working; a reduction in injuries and downtime, lower insurance premiums; greater efficiency; and improved output in terms of quality and efficiency.
TIMCON said it had an important role to play in establishing a training ethos among pallet manufacturers, Case makers, export packers, pallet repairers and suppliers of timber and manufacturing equipment.
TIMCON moderators will assess in-house trainers and guide them in implementing the training scheme. Moderators will then assess companies’ performance and carry out audits on an ongoing basis.
John Dye, TIMCON president, said: “We like to think that over time, as with other responsible industries, it could lead to the establishment of a dedicated NVQ qualification for the sector.”
Members can register for the Operatives Training Scheme online at www.timcon.org
