Six freight operatives from Pembroke Port and Ferry Terminal, which is owned and managed by Milford Haven Port, were presented with their certificates on 14 October 2011.
The NVQ Level 2 Port Operations programme was delivered by Pembrokeshire College in collaboration with Milford Haven Port and awarded by EMTA Awards Limited. Nine modules were studied in total including; berthing of vessels; working safely near water; maintaining environmental good practice within ports; health and safety and working on the ferry’s decks loading and unloading freight vehicles.
Port Manager Mike Ashworth worked alongside the college and his team throughout the process and has now become an NVQ Assessor. Commenting on the experience he said “Our freight operatives have demonstrated a highly proficient approach and depth of knowledge. The standard of work produced by each of them has been outstanding.”
Malcolm York, MITEC Centre Manager added “We have been really impressed with the success of this new NVQ programme and look forward to continuing to work alongside Milford Haven Port Authority.”
Port Operator John Kenniford, who undertook the training, said “I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and I’m really pleased that I now have a certificate that demonstrates my ability.”
This programme will now continue to give other Operatives the opportunity to gain the same qualification.
Photo caption: MHPA Freight Operatives with their certificates along with Malcolm York (MITEC Centre Manager), Mike Ashworth (Port Manager, MHPA), Christopher Lewis (NQV Assessor) and Paul Williams (EAL Centre Co-ordinator) and Paddy Walsh (MHPA Board Member and General Manager of Irish Ferries)