Stairways Midlands has launched a new partnership with Walsall College. The stairways and doors manufacturer, which has three midlands-based factory units, including one in Walsall, offering over 85,000 sq ft of bespoke and mass production capacity, has already welcomed two Walsall …
Retail display and interiors specialists, Nuttall, recently welcomed their first student from Walsall College on an industry placement. Carpentry student, Jake Hughes joined the Dudley-based firm for a five-day placement that saw him work with senior bench joiners and on …
Studying – Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship Standard Careers advice from her dad and ‘how to’ videos on YouTube led Jenni Birchill to a career in carpentry. Her training began in September 2021 as an apprentice with Lovell Homes. …
Students at Walsall College have been put to the test by Liberon as part of a carpentry and joinery competition. The woodcare experts called on first year learners on the college’s Level 2 Bench Joinery course to build and finish …
Carpentry is perhaps one of the oldest and most vital trades within the construction industry. It’s no wonder the carpentry sector is worth £3.8billion alone, according to the British Woodworking Federation. It requires highly skilled craftsmen and women working with …
What’s that old saying? “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” With a little creativity and some tools, you can give almost anything a new lease of life. From charity shops to dumpster diving, you can find all sorts of …
Festive accessories made by college apprentices have unexpectedly turned into a successful charity enterprise. Two three-foot wooden Christmas trees and a sleigh built by carpentry and joinery apprentices have raised £63 for Smile for Joel. The items had initially been …
Studied: Level 2 and 3 Carpentry Progression: Freelance carpenter Stephen Timmins is experiencing new opportunities to learn, train and work. This comes after he decided to prioritise his health and wellbeing through a change of career. Stephen was employed by …
Studied: Level 1 Multiskills Construction followed by Level 2 Maintenance Operations and Level 2 and 3 Site Carpentry Progression:Employment When Harry Pass thought about coming to college, it was to study either motor vehicle or a construction-based course. He chose …
Lovell has recently appointed a handful of new trainees and apprentices to its Midlands region based in Quinton, as it continues to meet demand for new homes in the area. 2019 was a successful year for Lovell in the Midlands, …