4 Days (Excluding Weekends) We run weekly open courses for accreditations including CPCS, CSCS Health & Safety, NPORS, IFAP, SMSTS and more. We also offer bespoke training courses or in house training nationwide. Upon arrival at our centres candidates will be inducted to the site by their qualified instructor who will be training them for the day. After registration candidates will be issued with a pack full of information relevant to the category they are being trained in. Included in this pack are theory questions, practical specifications, pre-start check lists, marking sheets and more. We ensure that these materials provided excel the individual to successfully complete their course. We are aware that having good quality machines give candidates a significant advantage when undertaking their training. We endeavour to supply candidates with the highest quality plant training and machinery on our site using a variety of certified suppliers. These machines come equipped with all the health and safety features and include – but are not limited to – JCB, Magni, Merlo, Caterpillar, Thwaits and Manitou. Get in touch with us today to find the right course for you. Our team are on-hand and ready to support you with your construction training requirements.
Work-Based Learning Conference 2025 📍 STEAM Academy, Bridgend College, Pencoed, CF35 5LG 📅 Thursday, 20th November 2025 🕤 9:30am – 4:00pm Join us for our inaugural one-day conference created specifically for Work-Based Learning (WBL) practitioners. Hosted by Panda Education and Training Ltd, this event offers a rich programme of practical CPD, sector-relevant workshops, and valuable networking opportunities. The focus is on innovation, inclusion and wellbeing in WBL, with expert-led sessions covering current and emerging issues shaping our practice—from the use of AI in assessment to strategies for supporting learners. 🗓️ Conference Agenda 9:30am – Registration and Networking 10:00am – Welcome from Ros Protheroe (Director, Panda Education and Training) and Lisa Mytton (Strategic Director, NTfW) 10:20am – Keynote: Resilient Futures: Practical Strategies to Support You and Your Learners – Jon Nottingham 11:05am – Refreshments 11:25am – 12:25pm – Workshop 1 (choose from the list below) 12:25pm – 1:25pm – Lunch and Networking 1:25pm – 2:25pm – Workshop 2 (choose from the list below) 2:45pm – 3:30pm – Closing Workshop: AI – Empowering Assessors with AI: Practical Tools for Everyday Practice - Ros Protheroe 3.45pm - Closing Remarks - Ros Protheroe and Rachel Arnold Panda Education and Training Ltd 🧠 Workshop Choices Include Digital Tools for Assessor Productivity and Efficiency – Constance Henry Using AI to Support Learners with ALN – Charlotte Dando Everyday Mindfulness: Tips and Techniques for Mental Wellbeing – Tim Anfield Introduction to Skills Competitions – Inspiring Skills Excellence in Wales Developing Learner Relationships Through Coaching – Donna Gilbert Whether you're an assessor, tutor, trainer, or manager, this is your opportunity to refresh your practice, connect with peers, and leave with tools and ideas you can apply right away. 🎟️ Spaces are limited – book now to secure your place! #WBLConference #CPD #WorkBasedLearning #Apprenticeships #AIinEducation #InclusiveLearning #CoachingForLearning #SkillsWales #MentalWellbeing
Project Requirements Management Poor requirements definition and lack of adequate change control procedures to requirements and scope are the primary contributors to project difficulty and failure. This workshop will provide you with the knowledge, tools, and techniques required to minimize or avoid these pitfalls. What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Explain the Requirement Management process within the project lifecycle Understand requirements terminology and structure for definition and development Apply and evaluate techniques to identify and draw out requirements from people, places, and things Create models to conceptualize the requirements landscape and communicate effectively with stakeholders Indicate the importance of requirements prioritization Write SMART requirements using structured language skills Understand how to apply checklists, questionnaires, and document templates in the requirements development process Verify and validate requirements to support project success Effectively manage changing requirements across the project lifecycle Requirements Framework Requirements definitions The importance of requirements Type of requirements Developing Requirements: The Process High-level requirements development and management process Stakeholder involvement in requirements management Progressive elaboration in requirements management Elicit Requirements Requirements-Gathering Approach Sources of Information Requirements-Gathering Techniques Analyze Requirements Models and Requirements Using Use Cases Prioritizing Requirements Specify Requirements Specifying Requirements Essential Technical Writing Skills SMART Requirements Quality Attributes Monitor and Control Requirements Why and When Requirements Change Change Management and Control Requirements Traceability Validating and Verifying Requirements Validating Requirements Verifying Requirements Using Checklists
Agile Release Plans: In-House Training While many Agile frameworks provide guidance on a focus on value and iterative development, many do not explain how that value is delivered to the customer. Release Plans have become an accepted and common practice to bridge the gap between the Product Vision and the Product Backlog (Agile requirements). In this course, you will be provided with an introduction to Agile and to Scrum, the most utilized Agile framework. You will also learn how the Vision, Roadmap, and Charter help to establish the Release Plan. The goal of this course is to equip you with the necessary knowledge, skills, and techniques to build Release Plans to ensure you deliver the most value to your customers. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Recall the Scrum framework elements (roles, events, and artifacts) Examine the benefits of Agile Develop a Product Vision and Roadmap Create an Agile Project Charter Prepare a Release Plan Write user stories to support a Product Backlog Foundation Concepts Introduction to Scrum Scrum Overview Agile Benefits Product Definition Business Goals Product Vision Product Roadmap Agile Project Charter Product Scope Project Risks Release Deadlines Sprint Durations Team Norms Release Planning Release Plan Process Select Stories and a Release Date Product Backlog User stories Building the product backlog Product Backlog Refinement Transitioning to the Scrum Team
Developing the Business Case Business analysts must be able to create business case documents that highlight project benefits, costs, and risks. The business case is based on the real business need to be solved. These become parts of proposals, feasibility studies, and other decision support documents. This course teaches the purpose, structure, and content of a business case. It presents the basic techniques for determining financial ROI, non-tangible benefits, and the probability of meeting expectations. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Perform feasibility studies Justify the business investment to solve the business problem Prepare an effective business case document Plan and implement a business case approval process Foundation Concepts The role of the BA An introduction to the BABOK® Guide The business analyst and the product / project life cycle (PLC) The business case deliverable Introducing the Business Case Process The BA and strategy analysis The BA and the business case process (BCP) The BA during the business case process (BCP) The BA after the business case process (BCP) Importance of defining solution performance metrics Defining the Business Need Overview of defining the business need Business needs: problem / opportunity statement Product vision Objectives and constraints Exploring Business Case Solutions Overview of exploring solutions Solution identification for feasibility Solution definition for analysis Assessing project risks Justifying the Business Case Overview of justifying the business case Qualitative justification Quantitative justification Approving the Business Case Overview of business case approval Developing recommendations Preparing the decision package - documents Preparing the decision package - presentations
Scrum Product Owner Workshop The Product Owner is responsible for maximizing the value of the product and the work of the Development Team. The Product Owner must be knowledgeable, available, and empowered to make decisions quickly in order for an Agile project to be successful. The Product Owner's key accountability is the Product Backlog. Managing, maintaining, and evolving the Product Backlog involves: Establishing a clear Vision that engages the Development Team and stakeholders Clearly expressing Product Backlog items Ordering the items in the Product Backlog to best achieve the Vision and goals Ensuring that the Product Backlog is visible, transparent, and clear to all Working with the Development Team throughout the project to create a product that fits the customer's needs The overall course goal is to support you in becoming an effective Product Owner. What you will Learn You'll learn how to: Differentiate between poor, good, and great Product Owner attributes, and their impact on the team, product, stakeholders, and the organization Engage your stakeholders by knowing your customers and market Develop an effective and value-driven Product Backlog Evaluate the Product Owner's role in Scrum's 5 events and team engagement Foundation Concepts Agile foundation Product owner role Product Ownership Product ownership Project vision Understanding your customers and market Personas Stakeholder management and engagement The Product Backlog Epics and user stories Preparing user stories for a sprint The product backlog Visualizing the product backlog Product backlog prioritization Technical debt Sprint Planning and Delivery Sprint planning The sprint Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, and Closing Sprint reviews Key agile patterns Retrospectives Closing the project
Developing the Business Case: In-House Training Business analysts must be able to create business case documents that highlight project benefits, costs, and risks. The business case is based on the real business need to be solved. These become parts of proposals, feasibility studies, and other decision support documents. This course teaches the purpose, structure, and content of a business case. It presents the basic techniques for determining financial ROI, non-tangible benefits, and the probability of meeting expectations. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Perform feasibility studies Justify the business investment to solve the business problem Prepare an effective business case document Plan and implement a business case approval process Foundation Concepts The role of the BA An introduction to the BABOK® Guide The business analyst and the product / project life cycle (PLC) The business case deliverable Introducing the Business Case Process The BA and strategy analysis The BA and the business case process (BCP) The BA during the business case process (BCP) The BA after the business case process (BCP) Importance of defining solution performance metrics Defining the Business Need Overview of defining the business need Business needs: problem / opportunity statement Product vision Objectives and constraints Exploring Business Case Solutions Overview of exploring solutions Solution identification for feasibility Solution definition for analysis Assessing project risks Justifying the Business Case Overview of justifying the business case Qualitative justification Quantitative justification Approving the Business Case Overview of business case approval Developing recommendations Preparing the decision package - documents Preparing the decision package - presentations
Scrum Product Owner Workshop: In-House Training The Product Owner is responsible for maximizing the value of the product and the work of the Development Team. The Product Owner must be knowledgeable, available, and empowered to make decisions quickly in order for an Agile project to be successful. The Product Owner's key accountability is the Product Backlog. Managing, maintaining, and evolving the Product Backlog involves: Establishing a clear Vision that engages the Development Team and stakeholders Clearly expressing Product Backlog items Ordering the items in the Product Backlog to best achieve the Vision and goals Ensuring that the Product Backlog is visible, transparent, and clear to all Working with the Development Team throughout the project to create a product that fits the customer's needs The overall course goal is to support you in becoming an effective Product Owner. What you will Learn You'll learn how to: Differentiate between poor, good, and great Product Owner attributes, and their impact on the team, product, stakeholders, and the organization Engage your stakeholders by knowing your customers and market Develop an effective and value-driven Product Backlog Evaluate the Product Owner's role in Scrum's 5 events and team engagement Foundation Concepts Agile foundation Product owner role Product Ownership Product ownership Project vision Understanding your customers and market Personas Stakeholder management and engagement The Product Backlog Epics and user stories Preparing user stories for a sprint The product backlog Visualizing the product backlog Product backlog prioritization Technical debt Sprint Planning and Delivery Sprint planning The sprint Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, and Closing Sprint reviews Key agile patterns Retrospectives Closing the project
Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management
Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations Management