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We are so excited to announce that SP Training has been shortlisted for one of the prestigious business awards by the BECBC (British Energy Coast Business Cluster)!   What are the BECBC Business Awards? The BECBC are a not-for-profit business cluster bringing together businesses from across the world who support the clean energy industry and…

When you’re looking into HGV driver training, there are often a lot of questions that come up! With our lengthy experience within the logistics industry, we dive into our most commonly asked questions. If there is anything that we haven’t covered here or any more information you would like to learn to drive an HGV,…

Monday 12th June kicked off Men’s Health Week! This week aims to raise awareness for the health challenges that men may face. Men’s Health Week encourages men to look after themselves holistically, taking charge of their well-being, making informed decisions about their lifestyle choices, and seeking appropriate medical support when needed.   How can I…

We recently spoke to one of our wonderful Apprentices, Charlie Durrington, following her work with our Apprenticeship team! She gives us some insights into how she how found her apprenticeship in general and working with SP Training!   Hi Charlie, thanks for talking with us today! Could you let us know what Apprenticeship you are…

Off-the-job training is a statutory requirement during your time as an Apprentice. This is training that is done during your working week, supplementing your knowledge, skills, and behaviour. Both employers and Apprentices sometimes need clarification on what constitutes off-the-job training, so we have broken it down in the blog below! If you do have any…

After working closely with Robert Zajko on the Co-op Apprenticeship team, he let us know all about how he found being an LGV Apprentice! Our Apprenticeship Manager, Ian Silver, shares that Robert “had determination to succeed and had a great support network, which is key to the apprenticeship journey. This really highlights that all the…

The DVSA has updated and improved the Guide to Maintaining HGV and PSV Roadworthiness! This is essential reading for transport managers and drivers of lorries and buses. It includes best practice advice on a range of items to keep vehicles safe on the road.   What is included in HGV and PSV Roadworthiness? It is…

We recently spoke to Matthew Coles, one of our HGV Apprentices working at Asda. We are so incredibly proud to report that he received a Distinction across the board for his Apprenticeship! He so graciously wrote this HGV Apprentice testimonial of how his Apprenticeship went and his appreciation for the learning he can take away….

The Cumbria Training Alliance is the brand-new collaborative training partnership set up between SP Training and Tyson H Burridge! With this partnership, businesses can now access high quality logistics training services across Cumbria. SP Training is one of the largest logistics training companies in the UK, always providing expert training across a variety of courses….

Our Apprentices have started 2023 off strong! We sat down and spoke to our Functional Skills Manager, Lesley Williams, and she gave us an update on how the Apprentices are cracking on.   2023 Apprentice Update – Functional Skills Team Throughout January and February, the English tutors have observed some amazing presentations as part of…

This International Women’s Day, we are sharing a testimonial from one of our recent HGV Apprentices – Charlotte Brooks. Charlotte worked at Co-Op in Plymouth while she completed her Apprenticeship. It can sometimes be daunting for women to enter the logistics industry, unsure how they will be supported throughout a journey that has traditionally been…

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, our incredible LGV Apprentices have been taking part in our LGV Photo competition! It has showcased all the fantastic things that you get up to as an LGV Apprentice and all the sights you can take in across the UK as an LGV Driver.   Photo submitted by Lee Harris…

This National Apprenticeship Week we spoke to one of our fantastic recent learners, Tom Walpeter, all about how he found doing his HGV Apprenticeship in partnership with SP Training and Farmfoods! He was an incredible learner, recently gaining a DISTINCTION in his EPA. Huge congratulations to Tom! Let’s find out what is was like to…

This December has seen all our apprentices working hard before the Christmas break! Our Tutors have been working equally hard – they have been delivering power week training (where tutors take their learners from zero to hero!) as well as a lot of developmental work going on behind the scenes. Read all about it from…

This month we hear from our Functional Skills Manager, Lesley Williams, to get an Autumn Apprentice update from all our current learners!   Autumn Apprentice Update It has been all hands-on-deck since the beginning of September. The English and Maths tutors have delivered quality training during power weeks, supporting learners through to completion. The results…

Following the success of its LGV Bootcamps, A.W. Jenkinson Transport is now bringing the scheme to the south of England! Bootcamps are a hugely successful Government scheme designed to re-skill people into new roles and industries. SP Training has been supporting the HGV Skills Bootcamps as part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee, helping everyone gain…

Is the Transport Manager CPC Qualification something that you need in your business? Not sure why you would need it? Find out below all about which businesses require this qualification and how to get it!   Why do I need a Transport Manager CPC Qualification?   Essentially, Transport Managers are required in any business that…

When it comes to the Driver CPC Certification, things can seem a little confusing, but we are here to take the mystery out of it. If you are looking into professional lorry (LGV – Large Goods Vehicle), bus or coach (PCV – Passenger Carrying Vehicle) driving, then we have everything covered below!   What exactly…