Training & Education

An award that celebrates and royally recognises outstanding training in the construction industry

Many businesses are now looking for external recognition to stand out in a competitive marketplace. Achieving a notable award is a great way to do this. It can be difficult [...]

January 3, 2023

City College Plymouth Launches Retrofit Training Academy

Jobseekers and tradespeople with an interest in creating a more sustainable and low-carbon future can now acquire a recognised qualification with The Retrofit Academy at City [...]

December 29, 2022

Three Scots plumbing apprentices from SNIPEF member companies make it to the Top Eight at UK WorldSkills finals

Sean Esslemont who studies at Moray College and works for Elgin-based McDonald & Munro, lifts Silver Award. Three Scottish plumbing apprentices, all of whom are employed [...]

December 12, 2022

Leeds College of Building Celebrates “Phenomenal” Award-Winning Female Students

Staff at Leeds College of Building are elated after an unprecedented flurry of student award successes – with female students leading the way. Medallists at [...]

December 5, 2022

£1.2 million civil engineering training centre officially opens

New state-of-the-art education facility to address national skills gap and support economic growth The EKC Group Civil Engineering Training Centre has officially opened at an [...]

December 2, 2022

British Gypsum Certified Plasterers complete ThistlePro® training day course

British Gypsum invited Certified Plasterers to learn more about the ThistlePro® range. A group of Certified Plasterers recently attended the ThistlePro® Finish Coat [...]

October 17, 2022

Asbestos Training: What Are An Employer’s Responsibilities?

When materials containing asbestos are disturbed, they release fibres into the air. If inhaled, these fibres can lead to severe and even fatal illnesses. Although banned in [...]

September 9, 2022

Tilbury Douglas successfully completes two education construction projects in Walsall

Tilbury Douglas, a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company, has successfully completed construction schemes at The Ladder School and Walsall [...]

September 5, 2022

Record numbers of 18-year-olds take up their place at university

425,830 of students will be taking up a place at a UK university – a record for an examination yearStatistics show more disadvantaged 18-year-olds than ever have secured a [...]

August 18, 2022

London apprentices show off their skills at bricklaying contest

After a successful launch in 2021, the second Forterra London Apprentice Challenge recently took place at Lewisham College. The contest saw 18 London-based apprentice [...]

July 20, 2022

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