IPD & CPD

Modern Apprenticeships

The Education & Training Department at the HVCA are always happy to deal with enquiries from new entrants at all levels as well as possible employers.

The Heating Ventilating Contractors Association has published a career booklet to assist new entrants of all ages, graduates and career changers in making an informed choice on entering on a career in the Building Services Engineering Sector.  This is complimented by a website at www.hvca.org.uk/mycareer which offers the same depth of information in an electronic format.   

The HVCA also publish an Employers Guide to assist companies in making the decision to employ an apprentice, graduate, adult entrant or career changer, again this is complimented electronically at www.hvca.org.uk/mycareer

Building Engineering Services Training Ltd (BEST Ltd) is an HVCA group company, which specialises in recruiting young people into the HVACR industry.

BEST facilitates the delivery of training and achievement of the National and Scottish Vocational qualifications (NVQ/SVQ's) and Advanced and Foundation Modern Apprenticeships operating nationally through a network of experienced training advisers. 

BEST aims to maximise training funding - and optimise the return which employers receive from their investment in new entrant training. 

BEST Training Advisers provide a liaison service between employers, colleges and public funding bodies, and will monitor the progress of apprentices on a regular basis.

The services BEST offer include recruitment, initial assessment, induction training, advice on the relevant disciplines, progress reviews at college and on site, mentoring, key skills support, health & safety monitoring and guidance and financial support for employers.

For further information on BEST and its services please contact Carmen Moore, Marketing Officer, on 01628 607818 or email: carmenmoore@best-ltd.co.uk.  Alternatively please visit the BEST website www.best-ltd.co.uk