About Us
We are an established training provider with our offices based in Durham and Sunderland.
We offer accredited and non accredited qualifications along with bespoke training courses nationwide. All our programmes are continually updated to ensure that they reflect the latest industry research and legislation. Plus all of our training team have comprehensive knowledge and core competency in the sectors they deliver.
Our courses are offered to you as an individual, company or local authority to achieve the required qualifications to meet sector requirements or for continuous professional development.
We recognise that you may not be able to judge your exact needs from the course overviews available on our website and that you may wish to discuss your requirements with a member of our team. With thorough knowledge on content and delivery style, the team are available assist you with any questions. If you would like to get in touch with us, just click the button below.
History
ILM Associates Ltd was founded and incorporated in Aug 2011, becoming an NOCN approved centre shortly afterwards.
Since establishing the company we have been rapidly growing and have expanded our training portfolio from security training to other industry sector areas.
In May 2019 MD Ian Robinson restructured the business and in August 2020 Brian Dawson was appointed alongside Ian as directors of the re-launched ILM Associates LTD
In January 2022 ILM appointed QNUK to award SIA licenced linked qualifications to meet the growing demand across the UK for ILM training provision.
The Team
Ian Robinson
Ian has been within the security sector for 30 years, starting as a Security Guard for ten years prior to achieving promotion into Security Supervision and subsequently into a Contract Managers position
Ian entered the Training sector when the SIA was established following the Private Security Industry Act 2001.
Ian gained the necessary qualifications to deliver the Security Guard, Door Supervision and CCTV courses. Ian has achieved Centre Approval from the awarding body the NOCN and now passes his long experience to learners wishing to enter the security industry
Brian Dawson
Brian is a Royal Navy Veteran, a specialist instructor and senior training consultant. Brian has been an integral part of the development and progression of ILM Associates specialist programmes in both accredited and bespoke courses over the last 10 years.
His skills and knowledge that he brings from his experience in working in various national and multi-national companies give him the abilities to ensure we can offer the best experience, depth of knowledge and support to our individual clients' diverse needs.