My name is Allan, and I recently completed a Plant Bootcamp at the Construction Training Centre (CTC), which has really helped open the doors to my next great opportunity. I gained access to the course through an organisation called ‘Positive People’ and thought it would be a good course for me to complete as I’d always preferred outside, hands-on work …
Last Tuesday Weston College hosted a careers fair for people that recently completed the HGV Skills Bootcamp, at the Construction Training Centre. Attendees had the opportunity to meet organisations currently recruiting, such as, Turnbull Infrastructure & Utilities Ltd, SUEZ, Blue Arrow, AmeyBriggs, and Arthur David (Food with Service) LTD. The event proved to be a huge success, with a significant …
Imagine a career that offers flexibility, excellent earning potential, and a chance to explore the open road. That’s exactly what Jenny discovered when she embarked on her journey with the HGV Bootcamp. Jenny’s story is a testament to the transformative power of vocational training and the countless opportunities it can unlock. Discovering the Potential: For Jenny, becoming an HGV driver …
Last year we met Jonathan, who applied for our HGV Skills Bootcamp – and three months after completing his test, is enjoying his job as a lorry driver! Our free HGV Skills Bootcamps are delivered in partnership with West of England Combined Authority, to residents of the South West, looking to gain a Category C Licence, which allows them to …
Last year, Weston College worked in partnership with construction company Willmott Dixon, to launch Constructing Lives Together, which aimed to support local adults to enter the construction industry. One-year on, we have seen how beneficial this has been for the community, with local people having the opportunity to gain the certification and skills needed to enter the construction industry – …
On Monday, 9th January, participants of the Plant Training Skills Bootcamp were joined at the Construction Training Centre by Kier Infrastructure and Utilities, Milestones Trust (Part of the M-Group) and Hays Recruitment who are actively recruiting Plant Machine Operators in utilities, construction and infrastructure sectors. Skills Bootcamps are DFE funded short training programmes, no longer than 12 weeks in duration …
Scaffolding apprentices training at the Construction Training Centre, are going from strength to strength. Before the Construction Training Centre opened, learners from the South West had long distances to travel in order to gain scaffolding accreditation, but now that is not the case. Delivered in partnership with SIMIAN, the Scaffolding Apprenticeship is accredited to the Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme …
Weston College have teamed up with construction heavyweight Willmott Dixon, to support local adults in entering the construction industry, through launched Constructing Lives Together. The new initiative which is being funded by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) will offer free training to people across the South West. The two-week training courses which will be delivered on construction sites, allow …
Our doors are back open and we are delivering training courses in the following sectors: Plant Scaffolding Driver training Funded training courses We have always prioritised the safety of our customers, which is why we will be enforcing best practices for social distancing. We have been delivering industry leading training throughout the period of lockdown through digital methods and will …
If you are new to the driving industry, or currently hold the HGV Class 2 Cat C licence, we can help you progress your career through our ADR training courses. Our training courses are available to people that have two or more years’ worth of driving experience, and hold a valid CPC card. ADR stands for Accord Dangerous Routier, and …
