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 !

January 2010: Tavcom Training 2010 Course Prospectus launched

It is January 2010 and our biggest ever Training Course Prospectus is ready for shipping! Featuring over 100 pages of course details, technical services and products, the new brochure will automatically be sent to all our existing clients. If you are new to Tavcom and 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

December 2009: East Horton CCTV Target Test Results 

The East Horton Golf Club near Bishops Waltham was the venue for our fascinating 'Make YOUR CCTV Effective' Day on October 15th. We put some of the latest cameras, recorders and CCTV targets through their paces at this 'real world' testing site.

Download results and analysis of these Day/Night tests in PDF form by clicking on the image opposite.

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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