"Bradford University signs up hi-tech security scheme" - The Telegraph & Argus, 07/02/12
A pioneering system for verifying and logging the skills and qualifications of contract workers has been adopted by Bradford University.
The system, launched by Reset Certification Scheme, a South Yorkshire company whose backers including Keighley entrepreneur Gordon Black, includes an application which will enable university bosses to check on contractors on their smartphones.
Barrie Ellis, estates and facilities health and safety officer at the university, said ... more >>
"Checks system saves both time and money" - The Telegraph & Argus - Business, 07/02/12
University links up with company to check contractors via smartphones ... article >>
"Resetting the costs of health and safety" - The Star, 03/02/12
An innovative Sheffield skills and safety specialist has launched an ambitious expansion plan which involves raising £1 million and creating 50 jobs this year before securing a stock exchange listing in 2013.
Ecclesfield-based Reset Training is the brains behind the Reset Certification Scheme for checking the skills and safety of contractors’ staff.
The internet-based scheme is ... more >>
The University of Bradford sees the benefits of RCS
The University of Bradford has become the latest educational institution to sign up for an initiative that ensures the skills and qualifications of contract workers are checked and logged correctly.
Successful businessmen Ian Townsend and Gordon Black have invested in Yorkshire-based Reset Training.
Several new staff have been recruited to work on the adoption of the company's Reset Certification Scheme, which has also been adopted by the Leeds NHS Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Leeds-Bradford International Airport.
Barrie Ellis, estates and facilities health and safety officer for the University of Bradford, said ... more >>
"Success of Reset's innovation could create more jobs" - Yorkshire Post, 21/12/11
The combination of new contracts and new investment in Reset Training could lead to 50 new jobs being created by the company next year.
The Sheffield-based firm, which has created an electronic method of logging and checking the skills and qualifications of contract personnel called the Reset Certification Scheme (RCS), is changing the way skills and qualifications of contract workers are checked and logged online.
A new investment drive next spring is aiming to raise a further £1m, which could be followed by an Initial Public Offer (IPO) of shares or a reverse takeover in 2013.
Customers include The Leeds NHS Teaching Hospitals Trust and Leeds and Bradford Airport as well as a Yorkshire university together with ... more >>
"Leeds to use Reset Scheme" - Pulse, November/December 2011
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has signed an agreement to use the pioneering Reset Certification Scheme (RCS).
Sheffield-based Reset Training has created a unique card and internet-based method of checking and logging the skills and qualifications of contract personnel which will be mandatory for the Trust's contractors. All checks are recorded and retained for seven years, giving unparalleled reassurances to all RCS users.
Gary Duce, Managing Director of Reset Training said: 'We are delighted to be associated with the Trust, whose hospitals include the famous St James's' ... more on page 7 >>
"HefmA West Midlands Charity Golf Day" - Pulse, November/December 2011
HefmA West Midlands held its annual golf and spa day at the Hill Valley Golf Resort recently and raised £1,700 for their nominated charity, the Midlands Air Ambulance.
HefmA members, colleagues, friends, and supporters, joined forces to make the day a resounding success - with companies sponsoring the elements of the day to raise as much money as possible for the charity.
As well as huge thanks for the donations from all who took part, special mention must be made to the Reset Certification Scheme as main sponsors and to Interserve for their sponsorship of the raffle ... more on page 6 >>
"Leeds teaching hospitals places trust in Reset Certification Card" - Qube, December 2011
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has signed an agreement to use pioneering Reset Certification Scheme (RCS).
Sheffield based Reset Training has created a unique card and internet basedmethod of checking and logging the skilss and qualifications of contract personnel which will be mandatory for the Trust's contractors. All checks are recorded and retained for seven years giving unparalleled reassurances to all ... more on page 4 >>
"NHS success for skills guarantee" - The Star, 11/11/11
Innovative, internet-based technology for checking the skills and safety of contractors’ staff has gained an important foothold in the health service for its Sheffield-based inventors.
The Reset Certification Scheme is the brainchild of Ecclesfield-based Reset Training and is being tested at two Leeds hospitals with the aim of being rolled out across the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The scheme is based on what looks like a cross between a credit and an identity card, complete with a 16 digit “account” number and photograph of the holder.
Skills, qualifications and accreditations held by the cardholder are recorded on a secure computer system which can be accessed over the Internet by approved personnel at the location where the contractor is working.
Jon Craven, from Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, said: “This is ... more >>
"NHS deal for Reset" - TheBusinessDesk.com, 02/11/11
Reset Training has agreed a deal to supply Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust its Reset Certification Scheme.
Sheffield-based Reset Training has created a card and internet-based method of checking the skills and qualifications of contract personnel which will be mandatory for the Trust's contractors ... more >>
"Certified Leeds" - Premises & Facilities Management, 02/11/11
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is to use the Reset Certification Scheme (RCS) - a unique card and internet-based method of checking and logging the skills and qualifications of contract personnel which will be mandatory for the Trust’s contractors.
All checks are recorded and retained for seven years giving ... more >>
"Townsend banks on bright future for Reset Training" - Sheffield Telegraph, 09/10/11
Businessman Ian Townsend has become a significant shareholder in Sheffield-based Reset Training and their new product, the Reset Certification Scheme (RCS).
Mr Townsend, the former chairman of Medical House, which was sold in a multi-million pound deal in 2009, believes that the Reset Training has a bright future.
Reset has created a unique electronic method of logging and checking the skills and qualifications of contract personnel. Already Leeds Bradford International Airport recognised the merits of the scheme and are an affiliate organisation, making it mandatory for their contractors to carry the RCS card.
Mr Townsend said: “I was contacted ... more >>
"Entrepreneur backs trainer" - The Star, 09/09/11
A PIONEERING certification scheme, launched by a local training business, has won the backing of Sheffield entrepreneur Ian Townsend.
The Reset Certification Scheme is the brainchild of Gary Duce, the managing director of Ecclesfield-based Reset Training.
Reset has created an electronic method of ... more >>
"Reset attracts Townsend" - Insider News Yorkshire, 17/08/11
Sheffield-based Reset Training has attracted more than £200,000 from Boroughbridge businessman Ian Townsend, together with two other private investors.
And Reset said that former Medical House chairman Townsend is "ready to invest more as the company expands".
Townsend said he was attracted to the company ... more >>
"Investment boost for Reset's card scheme" - Yorkshire Post, 16/08/11
Yorkshire businessman Ian Townsend has become a significant shareholder in a growing business after investing more than £200,000 in the company following two articles on the same day in the Yorkshire Post.
Mr Townsend, the former chairman of former AIM-listed Medical House, which was sold in 2009, told the Yorkshire Post last November that he was looking for investment opportunities after making in excess of £5.6m from the sale of the company.
On the same day, we reported that Sheffield-based Reset Training, which has created an electronic method of logging and checking the skills and qualifications of contract personnel, had secured Leeds Bradford International Airport as a new customer.
Mr Townsend said: “As a result of the two ... more >>
"Reset Certification Scheme Card Allow Instant Verification of Contractors" - News On The Block, 21/02/11
The reset certification Scheme (www.rcscard.co.uk) is an innovative and secure system that aims to revolutionise how the competences of individuals are verified when entering workplaces, construction sites and security conscious locations such as airports, retail centres and hospitals.
The individual registers as a cardholder and their qualification certificates and documents are verified and uploaded to the RCS database. An RCS card can be then be verified by simply accessing the RCS website, allowing instant access to all information, saving time, money and resources ... more >>
"New verification scheme set to 'revolutionise' proof of accreditation for contractors" - Electrical Times, 16/12/10
The launch of an online proof of competence system will radically change the way organisations, service providers, companies and their employees work in the UK, it has been suggested.
The Reset Certification Scheme will save them time and money, and revolutionise how the competences of individuals are verified when entering workplaces, construction sites and security conscious locations such as airports, retail centres and hospitals.
According to Reset Training, the company behind RCS, the potential savings in time, money and resources for everyone involved in this process are "immense and already paying dividends for those using the system".
The Scheme has been adopted by Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBIA) and was rolled out across the airport on October 18th 2010.
“When we saw the time savings the Reset Certification Scheme could deliver it took us very little time to decide to join the scheme," said Neil Rennison, Project Manager at LBIA, who has hailed the scheme a success.
"The airport can have hundreds of service providers ... more >>
"Staff checking system that's set to take off" - Yorkshire Post, 30/11/10
AIRPORTS and shopping centres around Britain could soon be able to find out instantly whether contract workers have the skills and qualifications to do their job, thanks to a Yorkshire company.
Until now, laborious checks have been carried out on paperwork provided by workers in order to comply with security and health and safety rules,
Sheffield-based Reset Training has devised a system which saves money by speeding up the checking process.
The company hopes to create dozens of jobs over the next few years, and the system could be used to check the qualifications and skills of teachers, nurses and carers.
The company's Reset Certification Scheme (RCS) has been adopted by Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBIA).
Under RCS, workers register with the scheme and produce their qualification certificates and documents. These are scanned and verified before being uploaded on to the RCS database. Once all the details have been checked, an RCS card is issued to the worker.
Each cardholder has their own profile ... more >>
"Reset Training launches Reset Certification Scheme" - Recruiter, 24/11/10
Sheffield-based Reset Training has launched the Reset Certification Scheme (RCS), an online proof of competence system.
It works by an individual registering with the scheme, which may be part of a company application, producing their qualification certificates and ... more >>
"New verification scheme set to revolutionise accreditation for contractors" - Press Release, ResponseSource, 23/11/10
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A unique and innovative online proof of competence system is about to radically change the way organisations, service providers, companies and their employees work in the UK – solving a massive headache for everyone in the process, saving them time and money.
The Reset Certification Scheme is set to ... more >>