Transeacure are going from strength to strength, We have just finished this months courses and we are pleased to say that it’s been a real pleasure, yet again. The standard of our candidates crossing our doors are second to none. .Since we started in may 2009 we have had people from many walks of life. The one thing they have in common is the military and its shows.

 The courses are  just getting better and better. With all the military cut backs, the standard is still high. We have also just had our first American candidate. He is Ex USMC  so we’d like to say a big thank you for getting us Transatlantic.  

On the 27th this month We  just finished the medical part of our Advanced CP course  which is the F-POS I plus the Hostile Environment trauma skills course (HETS)  The standard was very high and the 2 exercises were very good If you want to take a look you can find it on (You Tube) under Transeacure take a look the boys did good?  We are planning over the next few months is to add more videos on the training we offer and introduction training videos on some modules of the Close protection course and our medical courses we run. We run many courses at different levels to suite all people at all levels.

We are only one of 8 training units able to offer EMT and EMTA certificatied courses we only use the best of training aids. For example on the medical course we have our own ambulances that you get to use we find that it helps to re confirm all that is taught and we have had some great feed back from our students.so we wont fix whats not broken. 

Just a quick thanks to all that have attend our courses and to you we will hopefully see you soon.

We made our way to Herford Germany (a trip down memory lane). It was nice to see how the old BAOR was with standing the years. as you all know it will all be coming to an end soon. It was nice to see that the standard and the banter is just the same as it was in the 1980s. Everyone we had a chat to were top line. We would like to say thanks for making us welcome.

We had the opportunity to talk with a good number of  Ex and serving  personel.  Some had a good idea of what they wanted to do and others had a few options running around in their heads. A lot of leavers were looking down the maritime route. We, as a company, deliver such courses but  I think it was a surprise to them and some of the other Training providers, that we were not so positive about this role.

Do remember that this is only our opinion. Our comments have come from experience. A little bit of history –  after leaving the army I joined the Merchant navy as a deck hand and after many years, worked hard and made my way to the bridge team and became a Deck officer. An Officer of the watch, so I like to think I know a little about the subject. We were letting people know that it was not wise to put all their eggs in one basket. To all that asked, we made it clear, that unless you have a link  to a maritime operational unit or unless you know someone high up on the food chain this is a hard sector to break into as a solider.  Most companies look to recruit Royal Marines but this does make sense as lets face it, it’s one of their roles and most have completed operations  while serving.  We have had a lot of  Royal Marines through our training unit that have sat their Close Protection and advanced medic courses. All top lads everyone of them.

The point we are trying to make is be careful its very easy to be lead into the assumption that its easy. The sector is now saturated with security operatives which means that continuation of service can be difficult due to ship and staff numbers. The best advice to anyone is to stay middle of the road if you are going to use your learning credits or your own money. Use it wise. Best advice is to gain your Close protection licence, and your First  person on scene intermediate F-POS I. this will allow you to apply for High level security roles on land and if you decide to still go down the maritime route at least you have something to fall back to if the maritime route does not go to plan. If you are lucky to get a slot on a team you always have the problem of sea sickness. You may think you are a good sailor,and you maybe? But trust me its not like crossing the channel on the ferry, even that can be an adventure sometimes. When you’re in forty foot goppers its no fun and you cant get off  if you don’t enjoy the ride. Its not always sunshine and Oakleys.

Summary

This piece is only our opinion. If your heart is set on the maritime route ,well you know what to do.  But our best advise is stay middle of the road, keep your options open and allow yourself some movement. Hope this helps.

So from all of the team at TRANSEACURE GROUP Good luck.

 

 

Article for Pathfinder Magazine Feb 2012

 

 

Can you tell us a about your military background? (e.g. when joined, what outfit, tours,highpoints etc)

Before starting Transeacure, my business partners and I, did what comes to us all, leave the military, this can be a major step and can be a leap into the unknown.

We joined in the early 1980s Our regiment was. The 16^th 5^th Queens Royal Lancers. We did the normal postings to UK, Canada Germany, Belize, Cyprus, Denmark, and Norway

When you came to leave the Forces did you have a fixed idea of what you wanted to do in civvy street?

Leaving the forces is a big step, you leave not knowing what the future will bring for you and your family, I had no idea what to do you hope to find the right job. I found that I was averaging 2 jobs a month this was in 1992.  Jobs were easier to find but nothing seemed to fit.  It was about the 12 month mark that I had an understanding of the civilian world again and what it would need to get things on an even keel.

I even considered rejoining the colours, but after a while, I decided to use something we all have our skills, whatever your background is in the forces, you all have excellent skills.  You just need to adapt them to the civilian way of thinking again.

Did you do any resettlement training? If so, what courses(s), with what organisations? What was your experience of this?   

When we left, the resettlement system wasn’t as good as it is now, At present you have a lot of resources. But like all things, this can only take you so far.

One important factor is not to rush. Doing the most up to date training in your chosen profession is the secret and making sure that it covers all your needs, as it gets expensive in time and money to put things right after making the wrong choice in haste.

There are good and not so good training providers, so pick wisely, look for well known accredited awarding bodies, good passed student testimonials, all good training providers are more than happy to show what people think of them and the services they provide. Call them have a chat, check them out. 

What is our next career move?

As most of you have basic medical skills such as team medics this is a great starting point if you wish to be a medic in the high level Security sector, this is a fast moving industry that can give good financial rewards, and is, I feel the only one that allows Ex-forces to integrate back into Civilian Street with ease. You can now do Emergency Medical Technician courses at our training centre.  It starts with some pre-course work you will still need to attend continuation and practical training. If you have the time you can study for this while still serving. Have a chat, with one of our team.                                                                                                                                                                                                 

 It’s just like changing uniforms and you still work with people cut from the same cloth. Medics are very well respected in this industry.

Most medical qualifications are in great demand around the world. The EMT and AEMT are good qualifications if you are planning to emigrate.

Where do you see yourself in five years time?  

Our company is growing and going from strength to strength, we now offer some of the best Security and Medical training we feel in the UK. We have our own emergency vehicles, first class training equipment, and medical simulator training rooms. Not forgetting first-class instructors.

Students are now starting to come through thick and fast, we feel there is always room for improvement but we believe don’t fix what is not broken. The comments, from our candidates seem to indicate we are meeting their expectations, and hitting the right buttons, we only see good things ahead in these times of high unemployment and sluggish markets. You have to be well ahead of the game so right jobs, right training all in one place.

Do you have any advice for those on resettlement at the moment who are weighing up their options?

In summary

Don’t rush think can I see myself doing this for a long time, look for the jobs that you feel you can drop into with the least amount of fuss and not requiring too much change. Remember that the military sense of humour is sometimes lost on the general public so don’t be surprised if you get some strange looks, joking aside, you will be fine, take your time and get it right first time. You have a lot to offer.  

Company background/ service information?

Transeacure is a UK commercial security and medic training company, based on the south coast of the United Kingdom with our operations base in Portland, Dorset.

Courses  we offer

• SIA Level III Condensed Course for Experienced Operators
• Close Protection BTEC Level III
• Maritime Defensive Anti Piracy (MDAP) SSO STCW 95 Course

• Operational and Emergency Trauma Skills (OETS) course
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

• First Person on Scene  Intermediate (IHCD FPOS-I )