Building skills for north Wales construction companies

CWIC in North Wales has been established through Coleg Cambria and works very closely with local construction firms Redrow, Anwyl, Watkin Jones, Read, Knights, Galliford Try as well as many others. 

Since CWIC was established in 2016 Coleg Cambria have run a wide range of courses in the past 22 months.  Courses have ranged from short courses and CPD training to day long events, school engagement and long courses.  

Examples include CISRS Basic Scaffolding Inspection; Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Use of MS Project Management 2016; PASMA for Users, the Use of Drones in Construction and Behavioural Awareness in Construction.  During this time Coleg Cambria have  delivered and/or co-ordinated 93 courses.  

Karl Jackson is the Deputy Director of HE & Technical Construction as well as CWIC’s Project Manager in Coleg Cambria. He said;

“CWIC continues to support local and regional business across North Wales. During 2018 the CWIC North Wales Spoke at Coleg Cambria has supported local and regional civil and construction businesses with their training needs. Courses have been driven by the demand and needs of the employers. Some of which are very innovative. CWIC responds efficiently and effectively to these demands. It’s a model that works very well. It also supports and enhances partnerships between industry and education”.

Clare Hindley, Group Learning and Development Manager of Redrow Homes commenting on the value of the training to staff said;

“These type events are excellent as they allow our employees to see the range of skills needed within our industry”