Apprenticeship myths: setting the record straight for employers
APPRENTICESHIPS play a vital role in helping businesses develop skills, plan for the future and build strong teams. Yet misconceptions still prevent some employers from exploring what apprenticeships can offer. As part of the 150 in 100 campaign, Wiltshire College & University Centre is working with employers across the region to challenge outdated myths and […]
Music students capture the mystery of Salisbury Cathedral’s soundscape
MUSIC students from Wiltshire College & University Centre have uncovered some of the mysteries of Salisbury Cathedral’s ancient soundscape during recording sessions there. A group of 20 students from the Salisbury campus have been using specialist computer software to capture the 900-year-old building’s ambience so that they can recreate it in their own recording studio. […]
Business T Level students feel ready for next career step
STUDENTS nearing the end of their Business T Level at Wiltshire College & University Centre say the course has given them the skills, confidence and real-world experience they need for their next step. The Level 3 Management and Administration students say they have enjoyed their time at the business school, which opened at Lackham campus […]
Students create new hedgerow at Lackham campus
STUDENTS are helping to transform the landscape at Wiltshire College & University Centre’s Lackham campus by planting 4,000 hedgerow plants and trees, thanks to a grant from the Great Western Community Forest project. The 800 metres of hedgerow, augmented with a new tree every 15 metres, is being planted by the side of a new […]
Art students gain professional experience during life drawing course
ART students from Wiltshire College & University Centre have taken part in a week-long life drawing course at Sarum Studio, a world-renowned studio based in the heart of Salisbury. Students based at the College’s Salisbury campus spent a week working at Sarum Studio, developing their observational drawing skills in a professional studio environment. The intensive […]
Local housing association back 150 in 100 apprenticeship campaign
STRONG employer partnerships are central to Wiltshire College & University Centre’s 150 in 100 campaign – our commitment to creating 150 new apprenticeship opportunities in 100 days. Jess Scull, Early Careers and Apprenticeship Lead at Aster Group, recently visited the College’s Trowbridge campus to tour its construction and trade workshops, including Plumbing and Heating, Carpentry […]
Turning hands-on learning into a career in IT
DANIELLA Barata, 23 – Information Communications Technician Apprentice of the Year Daniella Barata has been named Information Communications Technician Apprentice of the Year at Wiltshire College & University Centre’s Apprenticeship & Work Placememt Awards, recognising her perseverance, growth and commitment throughout her ICT apprenticeship. Winning the award came as a surprise for Dani, but one […]
SGS Heating and Electrical Ltd support the next generation
FOLLOWING National Apprenticeship Week, Wiltshire College & University Centre continues to build on its commitment to industry-led training, with a recent visit from SGS Heating and Electrical Ltd highlighting the impact of strong employer partnerships in construction education. We were delighted to welcome Jon Wallace, Service Manager, and Carl Watts, Sales and Operations Manager from […]
Building skills for life through a plumbing apprenticeship
NATHANIEL Johnson, 34 – Plumbing Apprentice of the Year Nathaniel has been named Plumbing Apprentice of the Year at Wiltshire College & University Centre’s Apprenticeship & Work Placement Awards, recognising the dedication, professionalism and practical skills he has developed throughout his plumbing apprenticeship. Winning the award came as a surprise. “I didn’t expect the news […]
Health students getting real-life experience on the wards with T Level placements
ADULT nursing students from Wiltshire College & University Centre say placements on Salisbury District Hospital’s wards is giving them valuable hands-on experience. The second year T Level students are in the middle of their second placement at the hospital, putting into practice some of the skills they’ve developed at the Salisbury campus’ Health Zone, which […]