NC Resources Ltd

NC Resources Ltd: employability training and security sector placements in Scotland

NC Resources Ltd is a Scottish company formed by Gareth Cuthbert and David Neary, who together bring more than 25 years of experience in the welfare-to-work sector. The organisation describes its purpose as developing the skills and potential of its trainees, and it has been placing people into sustainable employment since July 2011. Its activity is concentrated in Scotland, where it has built working partnerships with employers and training providers.

Security industry training and job placement

NC Resources specialises in creating opportunities within the security industry. It maintains a portfolio of approved security companies that offer full-time positions to its trainees. Participants in the programme are qualified to the Level 2 Award in Door Supervision and hold an SIA licence. The preparation includes specialist employability skills training, e-learning modules, first aid in the workplace and intensive five-year background checks intended to ease the transition into employment.

Women Into Security Industry programme

The company announced a three-week programme aimed at future female security guards, funded by the Scottish Government's Women's Fund and scheduled to run in January 2018. The initiative was designed to address the gender imbalance in the sector. It was open to unemployed women, with a one-day eligibility criterion, residing in the North and South Lanarkshire and Glasgow postcode areas. The course content covered the Level 2 Award in Door Supervision, the SIA licence, IOSH and first aid, among other elements. Interested candidates were directed to their local Jobcentre Plus adviser or Skills Development Scotland careers office, while external partners could contact David Neary or Gareth Cuthbert directly.

E-learning courses

NC Resources offers a catalogue of e-learning courses that can be completed at the learner's own pace across multiple industry sectors. The courses listed on the site include the Care Certificate, Customer Service and Warehouse & Storage, as well as a Level 6 SCPLH qualification. They are available individually or as a personalised package designed for an individual or a business. The company states that courses and pricing are detailed on its dedicated e-learning page.

Services for employers

For employers seeking to expand their workforce, NC Resources designs training packages adapted to specific recruitment needs. The company also indicates that it can explore wage incentives and modern apprenticeships to support long-term employee development.

Directors and company information

David Neary is a director and his professional background includes work with Jobcentre Plus, Careers Scotland, JHP Training and the Shaw Trust. His stated specialities are employability training, career direction, confidence and motivation building, and partnership management. Gareth Cuthbert, the other director, has several years of industry experience and focuses on strategic and programme development aligned with business and customer requirements; he has completed a BA in Business and Enterprise. NC Resources Ltd is registered as a Scottish company with number 438527, and its registered address is 29 Brandon Street, Hamilton, ML3 6DA.