Sapphire Utility Solutions trio have the measure of IoT course

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Sapphire Utility Solutions trio have the measure of IoT course Bamber Bridge-based Sapphire Utility Solutions has three apprentices studying quantity surveying at IoT academic partner Preston College. Ben Bolton, HNC in Construction (Quantity Surveying) The balance of studying and putting his learning into practice on the job is working well for Ben Bolton, in the […]

IoT college receives Outstanding grade from Ofsted 

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IoT college receives ‘Outstanding’ grade from Ofsted One of The Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology (IoT) partner colleges, Nelson and Colne College Group (NCCG), has once again been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted – the highest accolade available. This marks the fourth time NCCG has achieved the top grade, having previously been rated outstanding in 2022 and […]

IoT ensuring Leyland Trucks apprentices being taught relevant skills

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IoT ensuring Leyland Trucks apprentices being taught relevant skills When Leyland Trucks reported a need for electric vehicle training for its apprentices, the IoT’s academic partner Preston College integrated a new module into their courses.   By adapting the curriculum to focus on in-demand skills, and gradually phasing out some traditional engineering disciplines, the college ensures […]

Teaching learners to be employees at IoT’s Preston College site 

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Teaching learners to be employees at IoT’s Preston College site Learners at the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology’s Preston College site are treated like employees from day one. Arrive at college late because you missed the bus? Not a valid excuse. Failed to bring the right PPE for your construction course? Unacceptable. They’re the […]

Meeting the need for EV training across Lancashire and Cumbria​

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Meeting the need for EV training across Lancashire and Cumbria The UK government set out the target that all new vehicles on UK roads must be zero-emission vehicles by 2035. Electric Vehicles (EVs) currently account for over 25% of new car registrations and that is set to rise exponentially, in line with introduction of the […]

Apprenticeships are crucial to success at manufacturer Fort Vale  

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Apprenticeships crucial to success at manufacturer Fort Vale Apprentices are the backbone of manufacturer Fort Vale Engineering.   Each year the business, based in Simonstone, Burnley, receives more than 140 applicants for around eight vacancies on average, some of which are then trained in partnership with the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology.  “It’s important for […]

Technology-based mental health training addresses Preston skills ‘crisis’ 

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Technology-based mental health training addresses Preston skills ‘crisis’ A new mental health qualification using technology to simulate patient scenarios aims to address rising mental health issues in Preston, which are believed to have been exacerbated by the pandemic.  The Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology’s Preston College site will use virtual reality training and simulation […]

Lakes College Joins the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology​

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Lakes College Joins the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology Businesses will benefit from even greater access to technical skills training after the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology expanded its network. The IoT, part of a national network established by the government, brings together industry and education, with employers invited to collaborate to help […]