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Virtual Courses and Careers Advice Event at Cornwall College St Austell – May 2021

20 May 2021, 17:00-19:00

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Virtual University Open Day at Cornwall College Camborne – May 2021

20 May 2021, 17:00-19:00

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Virtual University Open Day at Cornwall College St Austell – May 2021

20 May 2021, 17:00-19:00

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Virtual Apprenticeship Event at Cornwall College Camborne – May 2021

20 May 2021, 17:00-19:00

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Virtual Courses and Careers Advice Event at Cornwall College Camborne – May 2021

20 May 2021, 17:00-19:00

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New funding available to upskill construction sector

8th December 2020

Businesses, the self-employed and the recently made redundant can now benefit from a new part-funded training designed to upskill and reskill the construction sectors’ workforce.

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Chance to upskill DIY skills

13th October 2020

A wide selection of trade skills can now be learned in 10 week practical courses at Cornwall College Camborne.

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Painting & Decorating Diploma

Level 2 • Full-time • Cornwall College Camborne, Cornwall College St Austell

Do you like being hands on? Do you hope for job satisfaction? Do you see yourself working within a team of professionals striving for perfection? Do you see yourself becoming your own boss!? Or maybe you simply enjoyed the introductory level 1 course and want to expand and further develop your knowledge and skills in painting and decorating. If Yes to any of these then welcome to the bright and colourful world of Painting and Decorating. If you were hoping for a course where the subject is just simply taught to you from a book then this is the wrong course for you, because us painters and decorators like getting hands on and stuck In! The Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating is very much about practical learning, and you will be spending a lot of your time physically applying what you are learning into practice, and thus constantly improving on your decorating skills alongside learning new ones. You will be engaging in a variety of tasks, ranging from preparing a wide range of surfaces, how to apply different paint systems by brush and roller to complex areas , applying a different range of standard papers to walls and ceilings, erecting and dismantling tower scaffolds and how to create a Carrara marble specialist finish! Our work shop consists of a wonderfully extensive collection of painting and decorating equipment, access equipment, a variety of work bays (miniature rooms) that are waiting for your attention to turn them into a fresh fully re-decorated bay , this is where you can let your creativity shine as the colour schemes for your bays are in your hands! As a level 2 course this diploma will give you the skills and knowledge needed to enter the painting and decorating industry and will give you the best start to becoming a professional painter and decorator. If you are looking for a way to start your Painting and decorating career that is practical, then you have now found that course. Congratulations!

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Bricklaying apprenticeship Level 2

Level 2 • Work-based • Cornwall College Camborne, Cornwall College St Austell

Could not see yourself in an office? Enjoy working outside? This could be the course for you. This course is a great start your career as a bricklayer. The first thing you’ll notice about this course is that it’s about practical learning – you’ll be spending a lot of time in our workshop, learning by doing as you work on a range of materials and tools. Which will be supported by theory lessons to underpin your knowledge. A Level 2 apprenticeship course, this is all about advancing your knowledge in the bricklaying industry and developing your essential skills. You’ll be learning from experienced and professional bricklayers, who are there to give you the very best start to your career. We do everything in our workshop: from brick to block work, line work, piers, corners, one brick thick walls, cavity walls, arches and much more. We work very closely with employers to make sure you will have the right skills and knowledge to support local needs and keep you working! Please watch the video on how to roll and lay mortar The average?Bricklayer?salary in United Kingdom is £39,098 per year or £20.05 per hour. Entry level positions start at £23,414 per year while most experienced workers make up to £52,000 per year. Our workshop features industry-standard equipment and kit, exactly like a working site. We also have a strong partnership with the local businesses, so you will be learning what the market needs. We work closely with your employer to support you in your travel to be a great tradesperson.

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LPG Training: Changeover from Natural Gas (CONGLP1/PD)

Professional Qualification • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne, Cornwall College St Austell

We provide full training and assessment for a wide range of LPG Gas qualifications. You may also undertake a refresher course or introductory training prior to assessment if needed in our state-of-the-art training facilities at Cornwall College Camborne. Training is not a prerequisite to assessment, you may just book onto an assessment and certification programme.

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