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 […]
Celebrating our Apprenticeship & Work Placement Award winners
Wiltshire College & University Centre is proud to celebrate the achievements of students, apprentices and employers recognised at this year’s Apprenticeship & Work Placement Awards, held as part of National Apprenticeship Week. The awards recognise individuals and organisations who have gone above and beyond – demonstrating commitment, resilience and professionalism, and showing the real impact […]
Apprentices, work placement students and employers are the stars at annual awards
APPRENTICES, students and employers took centre stage as they were praised for their dedication and commitment at Wiltshire College & University Centre’s annual Apprenticeship and Work Placement Awards last night. Families, employers and college staff came together at the Civic Centre in Trowbridge to celebrate apprentices’ achievements, the hard work of students on work placements […]
150 in 100: encouraging employers to pledge an apprenticeship
Wiltshire College & University Centre has launched its most ambitious apprenticeship campaign to date, encouraging employers across the region to open their doors to apprentices in 2026. The 150 in 100 campaign, launching today during National Apprenticeship Week, follows on from last year’s 100 in 100 initiative and reflects an increased level of ambition for […]
Apprentices build skills through site safety and power tool training
CONSTRUCTION and plumbing apprentices at Wiltshire College & University Centre have been building essential skills for life during National Apprenticeship Week, thanks to a series of hands-on site safety sessions delivered by industry experts. Dozens of apprentices took part in the practical workshops that ran across Chippenham, Trowbridge and Salisbury campuses. During the session they […]