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 …
The Construction Training Centre has been open for just over four months, and is already proving a popular destination for construction firms. The centre was developed in response to the growing demand for a trained and skilled construction workforce, and is the first of its kind in the region. It isn’t focussed on providing training for one industry, but is …
Every year, around 14,000 military personnel leave the forces. Many will have worked ‘hands-on’, operating in challenging, high-pressured settings that demand teamwork, leadership and project management skills. When you consider these qualities are also in great demand within the construction industry, it suggests a natural fit for many ex-servicemen and women, who often struggle to find suitable employment when they …
Having recently written about the precarious situation in which further education currently find itself, it’s great to be able to discuss a far more positive subject. Our newly built Construction Training Centre has been open a few months now and has, so far, met with universal approval. There’s a good chance you’ve already seen the centre as it’s visible as …
Weston College is set to play a lead role in tackling the construction skills shortage by opening a multi-million pound training centre. The Weston College Construction Training Centre, completed by Midas Construction, opens in May and aims to offer training in seven key areas of training – plant, health and safety, scaffolding, highway and groundworks, warehousing (e.g. forklift training) and apprenticeships. The state-of-the-art training centre has been created in …
There have rarely been more employment opportunities in the UK construction industry than there are at present. Companies are crying out for a new generation of qualified workers due to a skills shortage driven by new infrastructure projects, the government’s plans to build 300,000 homes a year, digitalisation of the industry and a rate of retirement that’s outstripping recruitment. The …
Weston College is set to play a lead role in tackling the construction industry skills shortage by opening a brand new industry focused training centre. The Weston College Construction Training Centre, based just off Junction 21 of the M5, will open in spring 2019 and represents a £3.8 million investment. It will offer training in three key construction areas – …
Two-thirds of business leaders in Britain don’t believe they will be able to find enough skilled people to fill job vacancies in the coming years. This startling figure – from a recent CBI survey – highlights the scale of the challenge to address skills shortages in numerous sectors. To fill these skills gaps, it’s essential that education providers work closely …
Weston College is set to play a lead role in tackling the construction industry skills shortage by opening a state-of-the-art industry focused training centre. The Weston College Construction Training Centre, based just off Junction 21 of the M5, will open in spring 2019 and represents a £3.8 million investment. It will offer training in three key construction areas – plant …
Scaffolding safety experts, Simian Risk, has recently partnered with Weston College to open their latest training centre. Based at the South West Skills campus, the new centre will drastically increase the accessibility of expert scaffolding safety training to those living in and around the South West, where as previously they would have had to travel significant distances to access a training centre. Established …
