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Academy launch to support youth into manufacturing and engineering   

20th June 2022

Manufacturing and engineering skills in Cornwall are getting a boost with the formation of a pre-16 manufacturing academy, a partnership between The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) and Cornwall Manufacturing Group (CMG).

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Businesses urged to grasp growth opportunity at apprenticeship event 

19th January 2022

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New funding to provide tailored skills to Cornish businesses

9th November 2021

A new European Social Funded (ESF) project is helping to boost a range of industry sectors across Cornwall by giving local businesses the bespoke skills, training and qualifications they really need.

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£3,000 apprenticeship hire cash boost extended

6th October 2021

A financial boost for employers who take on an apprentice has been extended until January. 

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Veteran college lecturer gets the Tour of Britain rolling 

3rd September 2021

A lecturer from Cornwall College Camborne has been selected as one of only seven Armed Forces veterans to kick off the opening stage of the Tour of Britain.  

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Energy Efficiency for Domestic Heating

Level 1 • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne

Following the revised Building Regulations published April 2005, from April 2006, all installers wishing to certify their own work under Gas Safe Registration legislation, (rather than call Local Authority Building Control) must hold a certificate in Energy Efficiency for Domestic Heating. This course can help you deliver your responsibilities under the Home Energy Conservation Act. This course is also suitable for engineers working on renewable energies and wish to be registered under the NICEIC MCS Micro Certification Scheme. In order to take this qualification you must have one of the following: Appropriate NVQ Level 3/BTEC or equivalent Appropriate industry registration scheme e.g. Gas Safe Register or OFTEC-105E or equivalent At least two years industry experience of installation of domestic heating and hot water systems currently un-certificated skills equivalent NVQ Level 3 At least two years industry experience of design and advice services of domestic heating and hot water systems at NVQ Level 3 or equivalent This is a one day course and the content includes topics such as: Benefits of efficient heating and hot water Energy efficiency and the building regulations The importance of boiler efficiency The importance of an efficient hot water cylinder Domestic heating and hot water controls and Commissioning The training is designed to suit both experienced and new installers, and consists of a daylong workshop covering a range of topics, including new building regulations, climate change and high efficiency condensing boilers. This is followed by a 90-minute multiple-choice test, which if you pass, gives you the new certificate. We will also ensure you receive training material three weeks before the training for self study to be prepared for the training day. This course is ideal for registered engineers who intend to provide energy advice in the home, develop additional energy advice-giving skills, understand fuel poverty, understand the importance of energy efficiency and how to refer householders for additional assistance. After the course you will be able to certify your own work under the Gas Safe Register.

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Welding Courses (Including MIG, MAGS, MMA, TIG, Oxy-Fuel Gas, Gas Cutting & Fabrication)

Professional Qualification • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne

A variety of courses to gain an understanding of MIG welding, MMA and fabrication. For further information on all of these courses, please contact our customer service team or register your interest below. Contact Information – 01209 617517 or email technologycurriculumsupport@cornwall.ac.uk

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Unvented Hot Water Supply, Commissioning & Servicing NICEIC

Professional Qualification • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne

This course is suitable for all plumbers and engineers involved in the installation, commissioning, service and repair of hot water systems, solar thermal hot water systems or air source/ground source heat pumps. To enrol on this course, you will need: A recognised competence in a conventional fuel (i.e. gas, oil, or solid fuel) or a relevant plumbing qualification such as an NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience A WRAS approved Water Regulations qualification An Energy Efficiency qualification issued by a 17024 UKAS accredited body During this course, you will cover: Building Regulations Approved Document G Water Regulations 1999 Unvented hot water system design Installation requirements The programme is 75% theoretical with 25% practical assessment. Upon successful completion, you will have the knowledge to work safely on unvented hot water systems in accordance with all relevant legislation.

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