Tony Horridge – Managing Director

Tony Horridge was appointed Managing Director in 2010. Tony is responsible for the day to day management of the business as well as setting the vision and strategy of the company.

“As Managing Director it's my job to make sure that all students who attend our training packages have a fabulous learning experience here and leave with qualifications which provide great opportunities for living a happy, prosperous and sustainable life.. It's also my job to ensure that the employers we work with know that we will provide them with the specific skills to ensure that their staff are well trained and able to add value to the business'. ‘Finally it's my job to ensure that we are accessible to all and that we deliver our services with excellence”.

Sean Ratchford – Company Director

Sean has been a company director of CableCom for 10 years and enjoys working along with the telecoms training team and passing on his extensive knowledge of the telecommunications industry to both colleagues and learners alike. Through his enthusiastic, hands-on approach, Sean ensures all practical workshop activities are lively practical and informative.

Chris Duffield – Quality & Improvements Manager

24 years experience in further & higher education including 17 years education management experience gained in the UK and abroad. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of company quality and the design, development and delivery of new programmes. Consultant to regional training providers in the implementation of QCF framework and delivery of national workshops in IAG.

Geoff Wilson – Tutor in Telecommunications

A specialist on the full range of telecommunications courses: Apprenticeships, Fibre and Data and in the design, development and delivery of bespoke training to the wider telecommunications industries. An expert in ICT who provides on-going support to the company infrastructure and ICT networks.

Peter Gibbons - Tutor in Telecommunications

A fully qualified data/telecoms/fibre/CCNA and SQA engineer. Evolved from telecoms copper cabling with Plessey in 1970’s to present systems. Supported R&D projects all around Europe particularly automobile, telecoms and mobile phone printed circuit board technology, ie how to make smaller, lighter, design and manufacturing assembly.

Bob Waterhouse – Quality Co-ordinator

Has over 20 years experience in the delivery of learner and staff qualifications. Responsible for overseeing the quality of all qualifications and their delivery. Co-ordinates and procures continual professional development for all staff and liaises with employers and learners in the workplace. Dedicated to ensuring a quality service across all training programmes and to implement a standardised approach to quality assurance.

Michael Jamieson – Tutor in Electronic Security

15 years experience in the security industry and well qualified to deliver underpinning knowledge and the practical aspects of installing, maintaining and servicing electronic security equipment Assesses apprentices and learners in the workplace to ensure compliance with industry guidelines and assess professional competencies.

Elaine Crompton – Skills for Life Co-ordinator

Has over 20 years experience in managing Skills for Life programmes and works closely with trainers and learners to compliment training programmes. Elaine is responsible for programme design and delivery, diagnostic testing and customised tutorial provision; which aims to develop the learners’ knowledge, skills and understanding of numeracy, literacy, ESOL and Functional Skills within a work based environment. Elaine is also an IFL Volunteer Connect and co-ordinates the: Licence to Teach QTLS/ATLS, with staff and is Editor for the company’s newsletter ‘Communicate'.

Michael Hare – Tutor in Telecommunications

15 years experience in the telecoms industry. A qualified and experienced tutor and assessor of apprentices in the work place and for ensuring an appropriate mentoring scheme is implemented to support all learners towards the successful completion of their course; delivers all aspects of practical telecommunications training in the workshops.

Dawn Wilson - Administrator

Responsible for ensuring all learner portfolios are complete and accurate and providing a systematic check of archive documentation. Distributes certificates to learners and corresponds with assessors who work in the field; highly competent ICT professional who regularly updates the company MYTAS system.

Donna Fraser – Office Manager

Responsible for the effective and efficient running of all administrative procedures, collation of company statistics, enrolment, funding mechanisms, correspondence, MAYTAS and administrative staff.

John Trattles – Examinations Officer, IT support and Trainer

Specializes in setting up online testing for learners across the country and ensures a smooth transition from paper based assessment to electronic assessment; also a tutor in telecommunications and workshop facilitation with both employed and unemployed learners. Ensures the smooth running and diagnostic analysis of all ICT equipment, computers etc. within the company.

Joanne Scott – Apprenticeship Coordinator

Responsible for ensuring all paperwork and administration for the smooth running of apprenticeship programmes is in place. Deals with course enquiries and administers the National Apprenticeship website. Engaged in the graphic design and publication of company promotional materials, booklets and course documentation.

Philippa Griffiths – Administrator

Front of house administrator, responsible for meeting and greeting clients, learners and conference delegates and the booking, organizing of conferencing facilities and catering to meet client needs. Responsible for the administration of the 'Career Transition Partnership' liaison with RFEA centres and distribution of documentation to regional and national centres.

Philippa also deals with SPA – Processing paperwork in order to receive safety passports, CTP – Taking enquiries for Armed forces service leaders/following them up and arranging meetings/training with them and colleagues and Conferencing – Dealing with bookings and requests ensuring the day runs smoothly.

James Willcock - Tutor in First Aid

A highly qualified practitioner. James has extensive experience in training and assessing HSE First Aid at Work, Paediatric First Aid , Conflict Management, Lone Worker Protection, Safeguarding and Security Industry Authority courses. He is committed to ensuring that all participants find his courses, informative, valuable, practical and enjoyable!

John Mann - Tutor in Taxi and Private Hire

John worked as a taxi driver for 6 years and has been a qualified assessor for 2 years. He guides and supports learners through the NVQ qualificiation, BTEC course and exam.

Kyle Foy – Apprentice

Kyle has joined Cablecom as an apprentice from the 1st August, after successfully completing the telecommunications program, which involved him completing the following qualification: City and Guilds 3667-02 and BTEC diploma in ICT professional competence level 2.