December 2011: Tavcom attend the CTP Show in Plymouth

Tavcom took part in the annual Career Transition Partnership (CTP) show this month in Plymouth. There are over 18,500 Service leavers each year from all ranks of the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force and Royal Marines. Trying to adapt to civilian life can be difficult but Tavcom was there to meet with this year's leavers and explain to them the many training options that are available to help them enter the world of electronic security systems.  

ELCAS funding is accepted by Tavcom.

November 2011: Launch of 'CCTV over IP' ONLINE course

Tavcom has once again produced a ‘First’ for the security systems sector by developing and launching a NEW 'CCTV over IP' Distance Learning Program to complement and extend our existing ONLINE TRAINING range. Details of Course DL-IP can be found HERE or by clicking on the image (left). Alternatively, email or telephone us for full details.

October 2011: Overseas visitors welcomed to Tavcom Training Centre.

In a 'Global' month for Tavcom, two distinguished groups of overseas visitors were welcomed to the Tavcom Training Centre. Members of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence force were keen to learn about CCTV and Control Room operation from a UK perspective while a special delegation from Oman were shown the latest developments in Access Control technology.   

September 2011: Tickets NOW AVAILABLE for our November 9th 'Talk and Test' event.

The East Horton Golf Club near Bishops Waltham will again be the venue for our fascinating Day/Night 'Talk and Test' event on November 9th, 2011. Come and listen to industry experts and watch 'real world' CCTV tests by day and night.

It's educational, entertaining and the security industry's most popular day out! Click the image on the left to download a PDF with full details.  

September 2011: Visit us at ASIS 2011

The Tavcom team will be at the ASIS Security Exhibition in Orlando, Florida, USA from September 19-21, where we will be presenting our new ONLINE Distance Learning courses to the North American market. Come and meet us at Booth 1258 in the Orange County Convention Centre.

August 2011: Tavcom host the ASC Education Day

Well attended by members of the ASC (Association of Security Consultants), our Education Day included high profile speakers from Schnieder (Pelco) demonstrating the latest advances in thermal imaging, the BSIA providing important updates on industry standards, SECURITAS describing how industry and business need the support and advice of the ASC and UK Trade and Investment showing how the government is looking to encourage and support more sucees from SMEs through national and international co-operation.

May 2011: Star of the Show at IFSEC!

The attendance was amazing at IFSEC 2011. In another first for Tavcom, we ran both a Training Theatre offering lectures on various topics (with our tutor Jon Laws being the star of the show with his lectures on IP) and on our stand we built a bespoke ‘Distance Learning Pod’ where large numbers of visitors came to 'have a go' on the new online course.

Our new revised Online BTEC CCTV Diploma has now been granted BTEC Level 5 status, a first for our online courses and a first for the industry. A new brochure has been produced specifically for this course – do you have yours yet? Download one from the courses section on the website or email/telephone us to receive a copy.

April 2011: Tavcom Training 2011/12 Course Prospectus launched

It is March 2011 and our brand new Training Course Prospectus, featuring over 80 pages of course details, technical services and products, is ready for shipping. If you would like to receive a copy, please telephone us on 01489 895099 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

March 2011: You can BANK on Tavcom!

Tavcom product tested a wide range of HD CCTV Cameras for one of the UK's 'High Street' banking groups. Conducting exhaustive tests over several days we demonstrated to the bank’s technical team the `pros and cons` of each camera to find the best product to be rolled out nationally. You can bank on us to protect a High Street near you!

February 2011: Big names at Tavcom

This month we are delighted to report that Transport for London, National Express and the Metropolitan Police all chose to train with Tavcom.

January 2011: Happy New Year!

With our new prospectus in circulation and the snow gone it is back to normal at Tavcom HQ. The Training Centre is full of eager delegates studying a wide range of courses including CCTV, Alarms, Access control, Networking and Communications/IP and our ever popular SIA licensing courses. Do visit our courses section of this website to view all the courses we offer.

December 2010: In the deep mid winter

November 2010: Tavcom Down Under

As well as a busy month at home we took our flagship CCTV and Networking courses to Australia where we held several successful courses, with more planned for the New Year. Closer to home, we also had our annual visit to the CTP – Career Transition Partnership - in Plymouth, helping those brave guys and girls leaving the Armed forces to find the right vocational training courses to help prepare them for life in `Civvy Street`.

October 2010: 

Continuing our long and successful association with the  Middle East, our tutors and Directors took our courses overseas this month to train the security staff involved with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The delegates undertook the same courses available to all at our training centre in Hampshire, all of which offer a prestigious BTEC qualification.

September 2010: 

We were pleased to play host to the UKTI during their recent tour of the UK. A Government body, ‘UK Trade and Investment’ works to boost UK export performance, attract foreign direct investment to the UK and enhance the UK’s reputation in global markets. With representatives from all over the world attending our evening networking session combined with practical CCTV demonstrations and valuable time spent at the Training Centre, the day proved an unparalleled success.

February 2010: New look Training Centre unveiled 

Delegates attending Tavcom courses are enjoying some great new improvements and additions to our Training Centre. The reception/lounge area has now been doubled in size, allowing students' lunch and refreshment breaks to be even more comfortable and enjoyable. Although one small classroom was sacrificed to allow this new design, the construction of a brand new, purpose-built lecture room and workshop at the opposite end of the main building has resulted in an overall increase in the area devoted to training. 

January 2010: For he's a jolly good Fellow (of the IET) 

The Tavcom Training team is delighted to report that our Managing Director, Mike Tennent, has been accepted as a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). In order to achieve Fellowship, applicants must clearly demonstrate successful leadership or outstanding service to the profession over an extended period, normally not less than five years. Congratulations Mike Tennent FIET !

August 2009: Samsung support for Tavcom Training workshops

The range of electronic equipment at the Tavcom Training Centre has increased still further after a generous contribution of digital recorders, cameras and domes from Samsung Electronics. The equipment will allow delegates to work on a full range of 'real world' systems from leading manufacturers during practical training sessions.

Workshop Manager Jim Hallett is pictured installing some of the new  equipment in one of our practical training bays.  

June 2009: Tavcom and IET in new partnership to boost industry professionalism

After a Memorandum of Understanding was signed this week (15 June) by IET Chief Executive, Nigel Fine, and Tavcom Managing Director, Mike Tennent, trainees on a range of Tavcom courses now have direct access to the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) membership and professional qualifications.

Those studying for our BTEC Diplomas will now become IET members and have access to professional qualifications such as Engineering Technician and ICT Technician.

Nigel Fine, IET Chief Executive said, "The IET and Tavcom each have similar aims and objectives which support engineers and technicians in their careers.  This collaboration is a key part of our strategy to boost standards worldwide and promote professional qualifications, which are vital in today's increasingly global job market.

Tavcom's Managing Director, Mike Tennent, firmly believes that professional registration with an internationally recognised institution represents the pinnacle of personal achievement for technicians and engineers working in the electronic security systems arena. "All of us at Tavcom Training are thrilled to be working in collaboration with the IET" said Mike. "We can immediately provide our delegates with membership of this highly respected Institution and, ultimately, we will be able to offer them the opportunity to apply for EngTech registration - as a direct result of following and completing our BTEC Diploma training pathway.

Many Tavcom trainees will be interested in the new ICTTech qualification, which was launched in January, and is currently only awarded by the IET.  It is a competence-based professional qualification which assesses not only technical skills, but also those interpersonal and professional skills that are important in career development.

June 2009: Tavcom Educational Day proves popular

Over 40 guests attended our special Educational Day on June 4th. A packed agenda included presentations from BT Redcare and laser perimeter defence manufacturers Optex. Specialist speakers included Peter Fry from the CCTV User Group and security consultants Jim Aldridge and Nick Steadman. This free educational event provided a great opportunity for networking and, with sunny weather and refreshments in plentiful supply, the day was judged to be a resounding success.

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