Carbon60 Limited Kimberley Birks [email protected] +44 (0) 1329 227 048 Cape John Trent [email protected] +44 (0) 779 55 66 159 Cape Environmental Services had a large demand for high pressure water jetters, a role that does not require extensive qualifications but is a sought-after skill. After an initial candidate market assessment, we informed Cape that such a high demand would not be supported by the market; as an alternative solution to mitigate this skills shortage, we recommended the training of suitable candidates with similar skills. We funded and facilitated the training of each candidate who were up-skilled and then taken on by Cape. The training courses included: High pressure water jetting Working at height CCNSG Confined space NORM LSA CSCS We were able to fund the project upfront, take the risk on behalf of Cape, before the contractors refunded the cost of the course to us. The contractor was able to develop their career and pay for the course in instalments over several weeks, giving them the long-term benefit of being able to charge a higher rate for their skills. As we work with Cape to plan their long-term recruitment needs, and have a partnership approach with the ability to offer solutions above contingent staffing, we are flexible in offering the best value model for their requirements.