CDVI and Zitko

Attracting a new generation of technical security engineers.

What is Zitko Talent? 

Zitko Talent’s designed to attract exceptional engineering talent from outside Fire & Security, including college leavers and those with experience in other sectors. The 12-month programme offers trainees paid employment from day one, combined with around 300 hours of certified product training and theoretical study towards a Level 3 industry qualification.  All applicants go through a detailed evaluation process, including state-of-the-art aptitude testing to create a high-quality talent pool.

CDVI will be running courses covering practical sessions on the basics of a standalone access control, door automation and biometric systems. Talent trainees will learn about how about how keypads, locking mechanisms, ancillaries, and other elements connect and work in combination to keep premises secure.

Paul Ramsey, General Manager at CDVI UK says: 

“We at CDVI are delighted to be collaborating with Zitko on their talent programme. We believe strongly in the long-term investment of training and developing new generations of skilled professionals, for the benefit of our industry and our customers. We know this is the best way to combat the skills shortage in the security industry and we are thrilled to be working with Zitko to make a difference”.

Why are we doing it?

According to research conducted for the Security Institute in 2020, 73 percent of people do not know enough about the security sector or how to get into it. With the increasing skill shortage in engineering, there is an urgent need to attract fresh new talent into the industry. 

Joining forces with ZITKO Talent provides us the opportunity to promote the success of Security industry to a wide audience, including talented individuals who could be the next lead pioneers in the industry.

We will also be working with our partners on another key aspect of our mission: championing exceptional standards. And we will be helping to be part of a solution to the emerging skills shortage.


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How does it work?

The curriculum fee covers all expenses associated with recruiting, training, and mentoring, as well as additional guarantees if your trainee does not complete their course. There is also government funding available.

The programme provides: - 

A solid launchpad for developing and employing high calibre engineers long-term – starting in installation and commissioning.

  • A thoroughly vetted pool of trainees from which to choose - ranging from college leavers and career changers to experienced engineers from other industries. 
  • Talent trainees will learn about how about how keypads, locking mechanisms, ancillaries, and other elements connect and work in combination to keep premises secure.
  • A minimum of six additional foundational training courses constituting up to 150 hours of relevant manufacturer certified product training.
  • All training administration is taken care of by the Zitko Talent team.

Aaron Sadler, Training Manager at CDVI UK says:

“We’re looking forward to welcoming Zitko candidates to our training programmes. We know that high-quality training is the key to boosting the security industry now and in the future, and our courses are designed to give learners maximum hands-on experience with real-world products. We can’t wait to get started!”.

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