Briggs Equipment Ireland has future-proofed its operation with AITT-accredited courses.
As one of the leading providers of materials handling equipment in Ireland, Briggs Equipment serves a range of industries, from haulage and recycling to manufacturing and warehousing.
But there is more to it than just the hardware. Briggs offer courses that span the full line-up of material handling equipment out of a new £3.5 million, state-of-the-art training academy in Lisburn. Whether it’s small electric counterbalance trucks or towering telehandlers, indoor and outdoor fleets of all power sources are covered.
Christopher Budd, Academy Manager at Briggs Equipment Ireland, explained: “Training is fundamental, and we have heavily invested in our services. Customers can train at our new facility, or we can deliver the training on the customer’s site. We aim to offer flexibility as much as we can.”
Briggs wanted to ensure they kept up with best practices and formalise its internal training standards. That’s where AITT came in.
“We wanted a guarantee that our training was reaching and exceeding the industry standard,” said Christopher. “AITT is a well-respected accrediting body known throughout Ireland. It is seen as the benchmark, and we knew that AITT accreditation would set us apart.
“Our verified courses give customers confidence and peace of mind that they are receiving the highest standard of training available. Safety is our number one value, and the accreditation reflects a standard that Briggs holds itself to. The training is the best there is, and with accreditation, it’s proof of the truth.”
Liam Knight, AITT Managing Director, said: “Briggs Equipment Ireland has an impressive dedication to delivering quality training and the fantastic new academy is testament to that. We’re proud to support Briggs, and in turn, all the trainers and instructors they work with.”
Working with a company as large as Briggs, it was vital that AITT made the accreditation process as simple as possible. Briggs trainers received instruction from AITT training providers on the mainland. This is followed by site visits and annual audits to assess paperwork and provide ongoing support whenever it is needed.
For Briggs, training is about improving standards across Ireland. But they also had another focus which was to provide opportunities for younger people and foster future talent. The new training facility is a platform for helping 17–19-year-olds access valuable skills and qualifications to set them up for the future.
“AITT accreditation goes hand in hand with our investment not only in the future of training standards but in future workforces across Ireland,” said Christopher. “It adds weight to all the qualifications we issue to our customers and employees.
“Since we made the move from another accrediting body, we haven’t looked back. The feedback from the academy training team has been very positive about how easy it is to work with AITT. A standout has been the course conversion chart, which enables employees to save time and money when training across categories.
“Gaining the accreditation was effortless from start to finish. The syllabus is good, the materials are high quality, and you get great guidance. We can phone AITT and get support whenever we need it. The fact that Liam came to visit us just goes to show that they are willing to put the effort in. They tick all the boxes.”
For more information about Briggs Equipment Ireland, visit www.briggsequipment.ie
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