Every Learner is Different | Derek’s Story
About Derek
Derek and his wife Pam own and run their locksmith services and training centre in St Helens, Merseyside and surrounding areas.
Life before Brooks and Kirk
Derek and Pam wanted to their business to become a Highfield Awards Training Centre, so that they could offer a Level 3 Diploma in Commercial Locksmiths and Security.
Finding Brooks and Kirk
After not having a good experience with another training organisation undergoing his Award in Education and Training, Derek was very careful in choosing which training company to do his assessors qualification with. Derek found out about us via our website, and the fact that we are family owned & run, and we provide access to learners helped make his decision. However, Derek says it was only after speaking with Dan Kirk and asking numerous questions that his decision was made.
Course Review
“The training and qualifications achieved with Brooks & Kirk have allowed us to be more professional in the provision of our training for both our learners and our tutor/assessors through the process of standardisation. For the future we are looking at broadening the amount of training courses that we could offer, we would not be able to do this without the knowledge and skills achieved through Brooks & Kirk.”
Review left on Trustpilot
I previously did a course with another provider that was shocking to say the least. I have since done two courses with Brooks and Kirk who have been excellent throughout despite the fact I did my courses duirng lockdown they have always been quick to respond and answer any questions I have had. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Life after the Assessor Course
Derek and Pam’s locksmith training centre is now a Highfield Qualifications Approved Training Centre, which has opened up more opportunities for the future.
Derek’s Advice
“I have no problems recommending Brooks and Kirk for training. In fact, we have already done so with other locksmiths, but I would still advise phoning up, asking the team at Brooks and Kirk your questions then speak to other training organisations. You will see the difference for yourself.”
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Steve is a Chartered Manager and a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute.
He provides Educational Consultancy to the 19+ sector as well as being an Assessor, IQA, EPA and Digital Marketing Professional. When not doing any of these he finds time, every now and then, to write blogs and articles.