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Construction Academy signals commitment to tackling skills gap

6th May 2022

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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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Blog: Getting ready for college!

23rd August 2021

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HNC Construction and the Built Environment

Level 4 • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne

This programme is ideal if you would like to pursue a career in sustainable construction giving you an insight into building surveying, building control, quantity surveying, civil engineering, structural engineering or construction management. This introductory qualification gives you the opportunity to study a focussed selection of traditional and contemporary construction and civil engineering subjects, informed by the needs of industry. It will cover a targeted range of contemporary vocational skills; for example utilising the latest equipment and techniques for surveying, setting out, construction drawing and the sustainable use of building materials; thus enabling you to make an immediate contribution when employed in the construction sector. On completion of the programme you will be more versatile, more employable, multi-skilled and professionally competent in your chosen career. A variety of different teaching styles enables you to learn in an effective manner, ensuring that you have the right knowledge and skills to excel in the workplace. The programme will also equip you with communication, team working and time management skills, making you a more effective student and employee. Download HNC Construction & Built Environment Programme Specification (2021-22) at https://www.cornwall.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/HNC-Construction-Built-Environment-Programme-Specification-2021-22.pdf Download HNC Construction & Built Environment Module Appendix Handbook (2021-22) at https://www.cornwall.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/HNC-Construction-Built-Environment-Module-Appendix-Handbook-2021-22.pdf

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Plumbing Apprenticeship

Level 3 • Work-based • Cornwall College Camborne

If you like getting your hands dirty, fixing things and implementing a science that dates back to the Roman times, Plumbing might just be for you?? 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 with a range of materials including Copper, steel and plastic. You will also be learning the theory behind the ‘science’ You’ll be looking at everything: Pipe, fittings, radiators, boilers, guttering and sanitary ware. Basically, if it holds water we will be up to our necks in it (not literally I hope?!) Along with how we can move and heat it. Our workshop features industry-standard equipment and kit, exactly like you would find in any Plumbers van. We also have a strong partnership with many manufacturers and industry bodies, so employers know a plumbing qualification from The Cornwall College Group means you have the very best skills. So, if you want a trade and want a career working with resources which are essential to our lives, this is the best place to start. As a Level 3 course, this NVQ standard is all about immersing you in the Plumbing and heating industry and developing your essential skills. You’ll be learning from professional engineers with many years of industry experience, who are there to give you the very best start to your career.

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LPG Gas Training & Qualifications: Boats (CONGLP1/B)

Professional Qualification • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne

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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