CASE STUDY 5 BARKING AND DAGENHAM COLLEGE

The issues faced in the construction industry regarding a shortage of skills are linked to Further Education's continued delivery of 'Biblical Trades'. The industry and its delivery approach has changed dramatically in terms of how projects are completed and this requires a different skill set than that of traditional approaches.

Barking and Dagenham College is working alongside CNet Training delivering a Network Cabling training programme born out of close collaboration with industry. The training programme was developed as part of London Olympics 2012 and continues today. CNet have dedicated training facilities at Barking and Dagenham College and the programme is designed for the industry recognising the need for educational standards and professional certification in this area therefore designed to create a standard and regulate the Structured Cabling Industry. Data is now known as the "4th Utility" and has a very important role in our lives. Ensuring the installation of Structured Cabling, Copper and Fibre Optic is installed professionally and by a workforce that is trained to the highest level is essential. The course offers a blend of both theoretical study and practical exercises achieving vendor acceptance.

This training programmme demonstrates the benefit and importance of Further Education engaging and working alongside industry to enable the right support on the programme. It seeks to allow industry to lead recognising their position as experts and wanting support from industry on keeping knowledge and skills of training providers relevant on new innovations and developments.

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