Bench Joinery Diploma

Virtual Open Day at Cornwall College

20 May 2021, 17:00-19:00

Discover the huge range of courses, degrees and apprenticeships available across the Cornwall College campuses in Camborne, Newquay and St Austell.

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£1.5bn college investment fund to help boost Cornish town

8th April 2021

Cornwall College St Austell has today been named as one of just 16 colleges in England to receive a share of £1.5 billion in the next phase of the government’s further education capital transformation fund.

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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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Furniture Design & Making Diploma

Level 3 • Full-time • Cornwall College Camborne

This course can change your earning potential and your ability to find work anywhere in the world. The question is what do you want to do? This course will enable you to fit out very high specification interiors in cars, motorhomes, super Yachts, planes or design and fit kitchens, offices, shops or set up your own furniture making business. The course is delivered here at the Camborne campus within the dedicated furniture suite where we have a large maker’s workshop, a design room, a power tool room and a finishing room as well as access to the wood machine/ joinery workshop. Within the workshops you will have practical access to equipment and staff that will enable you to progress your design to completion. You will have time to learn techniques that you can further develop. We are the only furniture provider in Cornwall and one of only a few furniture apprenticeship courses in the UK. We expect our learners to work to very high standards and this is reflected in the fact that one of our learners won Gold at the National World skills UK competition and has recently picked up the apprentice of the year for the Cornwall College Group. So if you want to become an outstanding furniture maker with a fantastic future come and join us.

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Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship

Level 2 • Work-based • Cornwall College Camborne

If you are Interested in working in a fast-moving and varied sector, then Property Maintenance may be the profession for you. The first thing you will notice about this course is that it is about practical learning – you will be spending a lot of time in our workshop taking part on hands on learning as you develop skills across a number of trades. You will be looking at everything: From carpentry, plumbing, plastering, electrical, tiling and learn about external building repairs. You will study and develop all the essential skills you need as a Property Maintenance Operative, carrying out maintenance and repair activities as you progress through the course. Our workshops feature up to date industry-standard equipment for each discipline. We have a proven track record with construction related trades and are the preferred provider of construction courses in the area, employers know a construction qualification from The Cornwall College Group means you have the very best skills for the industry. So, if you have good problem-solving skills and you work well with your hands, this is the best place to start. A level 2 apprenticeship in Property Maintenance will give you all the skills, knowledge and behaviours to carry out your maintenance role to a high standard; whether it is in a care home, hospital, school, commercial premises, holiday park, town council or any of the other numerous possibilities. You will be learning from experienced construction professionals who are there to give you the very best start to your career.

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Electrical Installation Diploma

Level 3 • Full-time • Cornwall College Camborne

Would you like a career in a well-paid, rewarding, exciting and ever changing environment? Are you a problem solver? A team player? Do you have an appetite for new knowledge and a concern for the environment? Do you know your Tesla’s from your Musk’s? And finally, do you relish a challenge? If this has ‘sparked’ your interest then read on! The Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Electrical installation is intended as a Technical Level qualification. The course is specifically designed for those who have completed the Level 2 Intermediate Diploma in Electrical and builds on the skills and knowledge attained. The qualification may also be suitable for other learners, including adults, who are interested in electrical installation and/or are considering a career change. Using up-to-date knowledge and skills, the electrical industry is fast-paced and challenging. The opportunities are boundless, as new technologies and innovations are driving the economic growth in the 21st century. As a fully qualified electrician you could find yourself almost anywhere in the world as the demand for energy efficient power continues to rise. The course entails both theory and practical sessions and caters for all learning styles. Your tutors come from diverse electrical engineering backgrounds ensuring that a mixture of current practice and experience are used throughout the delivery of the topics being covered. Lively discussion, good humoured competition and collaborative activities ensure a wholesome learning environment, where everyone is encouraged and can reach their full potential. A range of interactive, web based resources is also available to support and complement the course content. These resources can also provide a measure of stretch and challenge in addition to providing individual feedback. There will be many ‘light bulb’ moments and much more besides and you will gain a real sense of achievement when that apprenticeship opportunity arrives.

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