Global company, Schneider Electric, has donated equipment to City College Plymouth to help train the next generation of plumbing and heating engineers.
Schneider Electric, a multi-national organisation employing over 160,000 people worldwide, were first approached by the College’s former Student President, Joe Correa. He spoke to the Residential Controls business, based at Southway, Plymouth, where the Drayton brand of heating controls are manufactured. Realising the potential of a partnership with the College, the company were keen to give something to support local students.
The donated equipment includes operational controls for central heating and a bespoke training board, developed by the Drayton technical team specifically for the College students. The board can, at the flick of a switch, introduce common faults found in real life situations, allowing students the opportunity to learn and adapt in a safe, simulated environment.
A spokesperson for Schneider Electric said:
“Recognising that the College is a leader in innovative and skills-based vocational education, we are delighted to be able to provide the relevant products so that City College Plymouth is able to train and develop the plumbing and heating engineers of the future.
“City College Plymouth are the perfect choice of organisation to use the Drayton controls and also trial this new equipment with us. Their instructors and students provide the wide range of skill levels needed to appraise this unit. The feedback will be invaluable not only to help inform our product developments but also to create future test rigs tailored for the industry. This sort of insight and collaboration with local colleges is exactly why Schneider Electric got involved and is testament to the success of City College Plymouth.”
Terry Such, the College’s Academy Manager for Plumbing Electrical and Gas, said:
“The Drayton equipment will have a great impact on our students, allowing them to work with a quality manufacturer of heating and water controls. This kind of enhanced-learning experience allows them to take their assessments on industry-standard equipment.”
The equipment will be used for students’ practical assessments, providing top class industry experience in the classroom on the use of high quality control systems.
To find out more about the range of courses on offer at the College or to arrange for a tour of our industry-standard facilities, call 01752 305300, visit www.cityplym.ac.uk, or come to our College Information Evening on Tuesday 6 January from 4.00pm to 7.00pm or College Drop-in Event on Wednesday 14 January from 4.00pm to 6.00pm at Kings Road.
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