Applications are now open for a new Assured Skills Academy in welding at North West Regional College.
12 successful applicants will receive industry-standard welding training during a five-week course at the college’s Springtown campus, followed by two-weeks of consolidation training at one of four engineering companies in the north west area.
Participants who complete the Academy are guaranteed an interview for a welding positon at one of the companies.
Economy Minister Diane Dodds announced the opening of applications for the Academy and commented: “People with welding skills are in high demand in our local engineering and manufacturing sector.
“Participants will receive £150 per week training allowance, travel expenses and, where eligible, assistance with childcare costs. I urge anyone who is interested to apply.”
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Participants of the Academy will receive a level 2 City & Guilds introductory welding skills qualification award on completion of the course. No experience in welding is required to apply.
Paul McGarrigle, Curriculum Manager at North West Regional College, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for new fresh talent to progress in the industry by addressing the skills shortage.
"This will have a positive impact on the North West City Regions local economy by feeding into local business anchors. We are committed to providing a skills guarantee for a post-Covid economy and future labour market.”
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Training will be delivered at North West Regional College’s Springtown Road campus, Londonderry, from Monday 1 March to Friday 2 April.
Two weeks’ consolidation training in a working environment will take place Monday 12 April to Friday 23 April. Training will be full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Applications close at noon on Friday 12 February.
More information on the North West Regional College Assured Skills Welding Academy, and details of how to apply, is available at http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/assured-skills
