Quest Training

The journey starts here. When you choose to join our quest, you will be introduced to a team of consultants and trainers, who will be there, throughout the journey, to ensure your success. Working together, you will be supported to make the right choices from our many segments of re training to best suit you. You will then be registered and provided with our internal training programe and material, your own log on & user codes to access our dynamic portal hub system.

Here we will provide you with the vital information into the industry and sector you have chosen. We will provide you will all necessary trade regulations, insights and expectations that need to be adhered to. You will have access to support bubbles, regulatory bodies, Mental Health contacts, Recreational areas, Accommodation links, job programmes, Business Wraps, Tax Consultants, Legal advice & Careers support. A programme of works and training will be written for you, and you will be then ready for stage 2

All candidates entering the world of construction, will need to ensure, all basic Health and Safety procedures are understood. This course is designed to raise standards across the construction industry. It ensures that workers meet a minimum standard of health and safety awareness before entering the site. This site ticket is mandatory across all construction sites throughout the UK

• Crane
• Construction
• Logistics
• Media
• IT

Quest Training & Career Transition Program (CTP), recognise that mental health and well-being are integral aspects of one’s overall journey to personal and professional fulfilment. Our commitment extends beyond career development to encompass comprehensive support for mental health and well-being, ensuring that individuals receive the holistic assistance they need to thrive in all aspects of their lives. Through our collaborative approach and partnership with professionals in the mental health field, we strive to provide tailored support that addresses the unique needs and challenges faced by each individual.

Central to our approach is the identification and signposting of individual needs through personalised assessments and consultations where necessary. We understand that mental

health concerns can manifest in various forms and impact individuals differently, depending on factors such as personal experiences, stressors, and coping mechanisms. Our external team of experienced professionals, including career advisors, counsellors, and mental health specialists, works closely with clients to conduct thorough assessments and identify areas of concern. Through open and empathetic communication, we create a safe space for individuals to express their thoughts, feelings, and concerns, enabling us to gain insights into their specific challenges and aspirations.

Once needs have been identified, we leverage our extensive network of support services to provide individuals with access to the appropriate resources and interventions. This may include referrals to mental health professionals, such as therapists, counsellors, or psychologists, who can offer specialised support and therapeutic interventions tailored to the individual’s needs. Additionally, we collaborate with community organisations, support groups, and helplines to ensure individuals have access to a diverse range of support options that cater to their unique circumstances and preferences.

Through our proactive approach to signposting, we empower individuals to take ownership of their mental health and well-being journey by providing them with the knowledge and resources needed to make informed decisions and access the support they need. We believe that by facilitating early intervention and connecting individuals with the right support services, we can effectively address mental health concerns, promote resilience, and enhance overall well-being.

Furthermore, our commitment to mental health and well-being extends beyond the initial assessment and signposting process. We provide ongoing support and follow-up to monitor progress, address any emerging needs, and ensure individuals remain connected to the support services that best meet their evolving requirements. Whether it’s through regular check-ins, additional counselling sessions, or adjustments to support plans, we remain dedicated to supporting individuals throughout their mental health and well-being journey.

Quest CTP is committed to supporting individuals in their mental health and well-being journey by working collaboratively with professionals, identifying individual needs, and signposting to the correct support services. Through our personalised approach and proactive intervention, we strive to empower individuals to prioritise their mental health, access the support they need, and achieve holistic well-being. Together, we can navigate the complexities of mental health challenges and foster a culture of resilience, compassion, and support.

Starting your own business is easy, managing it needs time. To ensure you get the right support, we’ve teamed up with Enterprising you and Entrepreneurs Unlocked, to make sure all the advice you get, is the right advice.

Now you are 18+, self employed and earning £27k or less (your total income after business expenses, this includes income from salary, dividends, expenses, profit, pension, benefits etc) then this route will be a massive addition for you.

Working with Quest, we can offer a programme specially designed to support self-employed individuals, and small business owners in Greater Manchester. You will discover your growth potential and ways to achieve your business requirements and goals through this programme. This support will give you advice in different areas, from personal skills and career development to business finance and mentoring.

                  – Increase your business profits, sustain and grow your business

                  – Access business development advice

                  – Maximise your potential

                  – Increase your skills, knowledge and confidence

                  – Access digital support

                  – Improve your earnings

                  – Increase your prospects and explore retraining opportunities

                  – Access additional skills and career advice

How this will help you

Once registered, they will start off with a meeting where they will discover what’s working well for you and your business, and where you feel you may need support. We will then design your programme around your needs, and you will be assigned a Business Coach who will work with you throughout your journey.

The programme lasts 6 months and you will meet your Business Coach several times throughout the period. At the end of this, you will provide feedback for us so we can assess how the programme has helped.

As part of your Career Transition Programme, you will now receive the support of The Tax Academy to help you on your journey. Paul Retout and his team, are leading Tax specialists, is the leading tax support service in prisons, a tax author and a monthly contributor to Inside Time. The Tax Academy represents the prison sector through the Individuals Stakeholder Forum at quarterly meetings with HMRC, is also a member of the HMRC Voluntary Sector Tax Resolution Service (VSTRS) and their work is recognised both by the Ministry of Justice and HMRC.

What you will receive:

1) Four-year tax review to ensure your tax affairs are up to date

2) Completion and filing of outstanding tax returns

3) Support with appeals against tax penalties including Special Relief Claims

4) Tax debt resolution with HMRC

5) Covid-19 support

6) Ongoing tax support

7) Access to free Iris / Cash Flow accounts app

Once your acceptance onto the Career Transition Programme has been registered, your details will be passed onto The Tax Academy, where you will be contacted direct.

Legal Support

When part of Quest, rest assured, we are here to help. If you have any legal queries or need any advice on any legal matters our legal partners are at hand to offer you a free consultation. Email jane@questtraining.co.uk for additional information regarding this service.

When you need to be making the right decisions about your future, the best way is to understand what pathways are available to you. At Quest, you will be given access to our comprehensive support platform, where you will find industry focused careers advice and guidance for your current skill set & academic level as well as your future career progression to further your prospects, we can also provide skills assessment to help you identify your strengths and skills gaps, and decide what kind of skills or courses you need to gain, to achieve your career goals.

Here we will offer you independent and impartial help and advice about

Careers

Training

Skills / Competence

Labour Markets

You will have vital access to information about courses and routes to qualifications, insights to the labour market trends, detailed information about occupations, job duties, pay scales and career development.

You will have personal secure access of the qualifications you have gained , a copy of your CV and your aspirations, a place to record your next steps and plan your careers. You can also join the hub with our clients members, to share and support each other in your progression.

CV Service

A CV is used to make a favourable impression on a prospective employer. Your CV is often the first impression a potential employer has of you. For this reason, it is often referred to as one of the most crucial steps taken during a job search. At Quest, we want to make this the place for career advice and tips.

The application process for jobs can be very competitive. When companies hire, they’re looking for someone they can depend on, and a person who will really fit in with their company’s culture and requirements. So, your CV needs to be clear and professional and highlight all your skill sets, qualifications and aspirations and achievements.

Whether you’re looking to earn more money to support your other responsibilities or are getting back into work after a break, using our CV writing tips, so that you catch the eye of the people who matter, will be an advantage for you.

As you go through the stages of the CTP, you will need the National Vocational Qualification to endorse competence in the training you have been through, in order to prove your credibility in the workplace.

After successful completion of the technical Construction/Crane test in your chosen route, candidates are issued with the Red Trained Operatives Card. The red card lasts for just 2 years and in this time card, holders are required to undertake the relevant NVQ to upgrade to the Blue Competent Operator Card. Blue cards have a 5-year validity. Although it is mandatory part of the training, NVQ is a stand-alone qualification awarded by the Construction Awards Alliance, which endorses competence in the construction workplace.

We will take the candidate, every step of the way to ensure they attain the qualification they need.

The NVQ will provide competence-based qualifications for those working with Construction and lifting equipment in various industrial sectors. This qualification is used throughout your working career and is taken from site to site, with the confidence that you are competent and able to work to recognised industry standards. The NVQ qualification gives you and your employer, proof that you have reached a certain standard within your occupation.

National Vocational Qualifications are competence based and are achieved during the work environment. They demonstrate your ability at work by recognising the skills, knowledge, ability, training and experience required to perform a job safely and in an effective and efficient manner.

The NVQ has been developed to work more closely with employers to make qualifications more relevant to what learners need to succeed in their chosen profession.

NVQ assessment recognises your performance at work with a nationally recognised qualification. All skills are assessed through work-based evidence and because there are no exams or tests,

Certification is based on evidence of your skills. The NVQ will be structured so the candidates will have contact with Aquest during the programme and will allow site visits/consultations/assessment of specific works carried out, in order to comply to the terms of our governing bodies for the NVQ to be successful.

Our NVQ partners will also develop working relationships with yourself and your employers to ensure convenience at al times.

Aftercare & Career Progression are vital to sustaining and promoting positive changes in any environment. To have to adjust to life in a different environment, can be extremely difficult for some. This stage that we can offer in our Career Transition Partnership, is imperative for the continuation of support into their new career path and will span over 2 years, and include weekly & monthly contact but also the ability to contact your mentor/adviser at any given time. We will provide each candidate with on-going support, guidance, industry knowledge and updates that will ensure an easy transition on this change programme, from your current environment to success.

Our on-going care plan will incorporate guidelines from our partners and consultants to ensure, we are working within correct & specific guidelines for this environment.

Our aim, is to ensure all our members are fully equipped, in order to maintain a work life balance and provide them with all the pathways, guidance, support, advice correct routes to obtain this.