Diagnostic Processes Part 2

College gives expert insight into EV training opportunities

8th March 2022

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The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) is offering automotive industry professionals across Cornwall a specialist perspective into the range of innovative new electric vehicle training opportunities.   

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Businesses urged to grasp growth opportunity at apprenticeship event 

19th January 2022

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Colleges launch pioneering electric vehicle facilities

18th January 2022

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The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) is proud to announce that we are helping to drive forward the research and training of electric vehicle engineers in the UK with a new range of electric vehicle training courses.

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Teaching career opportunities for Cornwall’s automotive professionals

1st November 2021

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Cornwall’s largest college group is offering the opportunity for people working in the automotive industry to take the first steps into a teaching career.  

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College steps in amid HGV driver shortage

26th October 2021

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Cornwall’s largest college group has launched a brand-new lorry driving academy to help boost the county’s job prospects and solve a shortage in drivers.

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Heavy Goods Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Diploma

Level 3 • Full-time • Cornwall College Camborne

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Working with heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), buses and other large transport requires specialist skills and training. We offer a dedicated full-time programme so you can go on to work with heavy vehicles, trailers and lift trucks, refrigeration lorries or bus fleets. We offer a full-time initial preparation route (at Level 1 and 2 depending on your prior experience and qualifications) with a final Level 3 apprenticeship to take you to supervisory level employment in this sector, with companies as diverse as Volvo and Heathrow Airport. This one-year full-time programme will allow you to become fully qualified in the maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles. During the course you will grow your knowledge and understanding of the systems and diagnostic techniques of a wide range of heavy vehicles. Successful completion of the course will mean you are able to work in a supervisory role in the workplace, aware of best practice in health and safety and good housekeeping. You will also be fully conversant in all materials, fabrication, tools and measuring devices used in this automotive environment.

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Motorcycle Restoration – Part 1

Level 2 • • Cornwall College Camborne

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This course will cover all aspects of repairing metallic and non-metallic parts and panels, surface preparation, application of primers and finishing materials and both thermal and non-thermal joining methods.

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Classic Vehicle Restoration Principles

Level 2 • Full-time • Cornwall College Camborne

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Vehicle restoration is a very specialist area, where demand for skilled technicians is high and salaries can be very rewarding. The skills are transferable to other sectors, so you could take your qualification and move into the boat painting industry, where you could work around the world. To become a qualified technician you must complete the Level 1 and 2 qualifications. At Level 2 specialise in vehicle restoration body, paint and accident repair. We offer full Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) training to provide you with the best start in the workplace. If you love restoring classic vehicles this course is ideal for you. This qualification contains a broad spectrum of units to allow you the flexibility to develop your knowledge and skills across a wide range of different disciplines including accident repair techniques. This qualification has been developed by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) in conjunction with the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Club, employers, training providers and IMI Sector Skills Councils.

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