Employers' FAQs

General

What are the benefits of training my staff?
- Increased productivity, reduced downtime, increased awareness, reduction in accidents, and reduction in liability insurance.
Can training be customised to suit my business needs?
- Didac provides an extensive range of training courses and services that cover all aspects of the woodworking industry.
How credible are the qualifications?
- Didac are an approved centre with City & Guilds. Courses that are not City & Guilds are recognised by many organisations that meet minimum standards, such of that of the HSE.
Are Didac staff trained and qualified?
- YES. All staff are not only qualified, but they have all worked in the industry, many staff completing full apprenticeships.
How do I know that I will receive a quality service?
- Didac are subject to a number of third party audits and inspections, including the LSC, Ofsted and City & Guilds. Didac also work very closely with the HSE.

How often do I need to train my staff?
- HSE state that refresher training MUST take place every 3 to 5 years, regardless of the qualifications and experience of people using woodworking machinery

Can Didac help me to comply to PUWER 98 standards for my woodworking machines?
- Didac will audit and then provide a written report on your machines to ensure they meet legal requirements as well as good practice standards.