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FIRE SERVICE AND GENERAL FIRE SAFETY TOPICS => Service Training OR Recruitment => Topic started by: ozzyjock on November 14, 2012, 07:26:47 AM

Title: Fire training records, (how long does your employer keep them)
Post by: ozzyjock on November 14, 2012, 07:26:47 AM

Hi everyone,
just joined and have a question but not sure if this is the right place, so Mods sorry in advance.

How long does a previous employer have to keep your fire training records (day to day stuff) not training courses, and how would you go about getting hold of them if needed.

IE, i left the UK 4 yrs ago come December after working in aviation firefighting for 8 yrs, (couldnt get into firefighting over here due to visa restraints etc ) now have permenant residency and wish to apply for fire related jobs.
I have my certificates for all my courses and have come across a training company who will grant me recognition of prior learning for most of it (which saves a hell of a lot of money) but i would like to get hold of my training records which most of you know covers other competency training on all sorts of things that you dont get a piece of paper for using.

any ideas any info would be most welcome, as ive had enough of working for a living (thats a joke for the record)
cheers

Title: Re: Fire training records, (how long does your employer keep them)
Post by: nearlythere on November 14, 2012, 09:19:08 AM

I supppose it depends on the previous employer Ozzy. I always suggest that training and maintenance records are retained for at least three years. Thats the time limit for personal injuries claims.

Title: Re: Fire training records, (how long does your employer keep them)
Post by: ozzyjock on November 15, 2012, 04:15:11 AM

thanks for that, just got HR details from prevous employer will check it out and know soon enough i guess.