Leisure management contractor 3d leisure has entered into an agreement with training provider Central Sports, to complete NVQ qualifications nationwide with all their staff.

Central will be delivering a range of courses, including physical activity and exercise; and leadership and operational services. The courses will be complimented with industry qualifications in pool plant, lifeguarding and first aid.

Paul Ramsay, operations director of 3d Leisure said: "As the number of the sites we operate has now grown past the 45 mark we need a partnership with a training provider who can give us consistent training standards nationwide.

"Central have a proven track record and we are very excited at the opportunities this will give us."