Training organisations sign on to more space
A HUMBER training organisation has signed a five-year deal, increasing its space at HCF CATCH in Stallingborough.
Humberside Engineering Training Association is increasing space at HCF by 50%, adding even extra welding bays, two classrooms and an electrical workshop.
The 50 year-old organisation trains young people for electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, instrumentation, welding and pipe fitting, and has recently expanded into the renewables sector.
Iain Elliott, Chief Executive of HETA, said: “We see CATCH as the right place for HETA because it is an industry standard training campus with its own ambitious plans for development that will complement our own.
“It is also an important geographical location. We are seeing increasing demand generally from businesses in North East Lincolnshire and in particular we are looking to develop our wind turbine apprenticeships by working with our strategic partners in the offshore sector.”
David Talbot, who took over as CEO at HCF CATCH earlier this year, said: “We are delighted that HETA have committed to at least five more years and have expanded their presence.
“It amounts to further recognition that HCF CATCH is located in the heart of the Humber Energy Estuary and, being industry led, is a great location for apprentices to learn. The CATCH facility is unlike any college. It is a real-life workshop which ensures that apprentices adopt the mindset of a real workplace.”
