Useful Information
FRAUD
Over the years of my work, I was contacted by dozens of people who were scammed, when they tried to get some courses or tickets. On these days, social networks are not only used by ordinary people, but there are also many unscrupulous citizens who want to make a profit by deceit. So there is some advice what to do before sending money for any services offered:
- If a person offers services through social networks from a personal profile, always review the profile: when it was created, whether the photos look real, whether the information about the person is provided. I do not advise you trusting people who do not show their photo, do not introduce themselves by name and do not tell which companies they work with.
- If services are offered through social networks from a business profile, see how long the page is existing, read the reviews, at what time intervals they were written, whether all business information is visible.
- Always request information about the company that provides you with services (Company registration number, address, website).
- Request an invoice for payment.
- If you have no recommendations about the person offering his/her services, never be afraid to ask what his/her name is, what he/she represents, whether he/she can provide evidence that he/she works/cooperates with accredited companies.
Everything is very simple – if you are work transparently and honestly, you do not need to hide your name, the name of your activities, your photo, or be afraid providing all the information required by the client.
My dear clients, be careful and protect your money 🙂
LACK OF EXPERIENCE
One of most popular questions is: will I find a job without experience? We usually hear this question from clients who want to take plant machinery courses in the construction or warehousing sector. Then we ask our clients: how did the tens of thousands of drivers who currently operate these machines, gain their experience? None of them was born knowing how to operate an excavator or a forklift, and just like you, they were born with zero experience. You just need to put a little more effort, self-confidence, desire, persistence, listen to some advice and go forward. If you do not get a job in the first or the second place, you will get it in the third place. Every day we communicate with people who decide to start something new, who want to change their annoying jobs and to seek better pay or better working conditions. During all this time, we have gain a lot of experience, and we can share it with you. We can advise you how to start things easier and simpler.
VALIDITY OF DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES IN OTHER COUNTRIES
Each country has its own accredited organizations whose certificates are recognized in that country. There are also international organizations, such as IPAF, which has its representatives in more than 80 countries. IPAF certificates are recognized everywhere. However, in practice, it usually depends on the employer. If the employer accepts your document, then everything is fine. People who have got certificates with our help during 13 years of our activities, are successfully working not only in the United Kingdom, but also in Ireland, Lithuania, Latvia, Scandinavian countries, Western Europe or even in the USA and Canada. Just like English is the number one language in the world, English certificates are also accepted everywhere.
VALIDITY PERIOD OF DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES
Most certificates have a validity period and are valid from 3 to 5 years.
- Brittop Forklift Operator certificates – 3 years
- NPORS, CPCS Construction Plant certificates – from 2 to 5 years, depending on the card type
- IPAF Operator certificates – 5 years
- SSSTS and SMSTS certificates – 5 years
- GQA CSCS, CITB CSCS cards – 5 years
- First Aider certificates – 3 years
- Working at Height – 3 years
- Level 1 Award, NVQ Level 2-6 certificates – are valid for unlimited period of time
