OFFICE manager Amanda Cox has become only the second employee in the North-west to reach a new standard.

Amanda, who works for Clitheroe solicitors John Houldsworth & Co, was presented with the NVQ Level 4 in Management by business development advisors LDS of Blackburn.

"The company is aware that the future lies with job-based qualifications such as NVQs," said Amanda. "The certificate was the official seal of approval for nine-months project work "

Last year five members of staff at the firm received Level Three NVQ's 3 in customer service.

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