As a reactive maintenance company whereby operatives are generally multiskilled and take on a wide range of maintenance tasks I'd like our ops to be trained and qualified in handling, fitting and transporting glass. Not large sizes just small pieces that would fit in a door or a bedroom window rather than shop front size. Does any body know of any training courses/providers in the Northwest?

Do make sure that the training includes consideration of the appropriate type of glass for the application (i.e. with respect to Building Regulations). You could try your local colleges.