Name: Bev Holloway
Department: Business
After training staff in a previous job role at Milton Keynes Hospital, Bev wanted to develop her skills further. 20 years in the training and education industry, including working with various companies and being promoted into management roles, have given her the qualifications, skills and experience to deliver a range of qualifications in her role today.
“I was HSDU Supervisor at the hospital for eight years, at the end of which I could assess and deliver Customer Service, Management, Warehousing and Logistics, and Admin qualifications,” explains Bev. “I also have experience and qualifications to deliver Advice and Guidance, Supply Chain, TAQA - Assessing and Internal Quality Assurance and Training and Development.” Bev’s customer service skills, flexibility and creativity enable her to excel in this role as Training Coordinator.
Bev enjoys meeting new people and companies, and helping learners achieve a variety of skills and qualifications, a highlight of which was recently getting some of her learners through to the finals at the national and local apprenticeship awards, one of whom had autism.
“The more employers invest into apprentices the more skilled that they will become, and this could lead to progression within their company. For example, some of our previous apprentices have now become managers and mentors for other apprentices within companies,” says Bev.
Bev is now working as the Apprenticeship Course Manager at Bedford College, this role ensures courses are run correctly, learners are timely and Bev ensures that the College continues to work to a high standard. “I liaise and manage all EQA visits for a variety of awarding bodies, ensuring staff are prepared and visits are managed in a professional manner.”
Alongside her role as Course Manager, Bev has also been selected for and is completing training for the Customer Service IEPA and Business Administrator IEPA. “This training will ensure we have best practice in our area.”