Firsteel, the specialist coil metal coating company based in Walsall, is undergoing a planned £1m investment programme. Part of this investment is in people, and bringing on board apprentices to train in the specialist skills required for the future of …
Studying: Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard Despite receiving two engineering apprenticeship job offers, only for them to be withdrawn when the Covid pandemic hit, Yunus Esakjee was determined to stick with his preferred industry choice and training route. His …
Studied: Achieving Together and Level 1 Engineering Progression : Apprenticeship with the RAF A tutorial session at Walsall College has proved life-changing for Rais Howitt. The advice he received led to him joining RAF Cosford as a service-based communications specialist …
By now, we’ve all heard somewhat about the revolution that is 3D printing. The Financial Times has reportedly described it as being bigger than the internet, whilst even sceptics are realising its potential across the manufacturing and engineering industries. We …
The Midlands has been through somewhat of a dramatic makeover during the last decade, with skyscraper offices, media villages and shopping outlets transforming the region’s skyline. More recently, we’ve seen a growing interest in better transport facilities, connecting not only …
With a number of apprentices joining PP Control and Automation year on year, the electronics manufacturer is taking pride in the robust training and development plan put in place for each individual. It is a plan that has seen apprentices …
A robotic arm prototype has picked up gold level recognition for Walsall College’s engineering students. EDT (Engineering Development Trust) has commended the seven students for their expert design, developed through an industry-led programme. Neil Sambrook, Head of Cluster for Construction, …
Studying: Level 3 Engineering Cleo’s ambitions to pursue a career working with CNC machinery are getting closer by the day. This is thanks to the skills he continues to develop on his college course. He moved from Italy to the …
As an apprentice with manufacturing solutions provider, PP Control and Automation, Jerelle Jackson gained experience of different parts of the business. These included the shop floor, main assembly, purchasing and continuous improvement departments. The opportunities helped him go on to …