Learning Agreement Signed

Derby, United Kingdom, October 14, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Derby College has joined forces with the Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians (UCATT) to provide essential skills training for its members.

Under the learning agreement, the College will provide Trade Union specific courses for more than 17,000 members across the Midlands.

This will include; Skills for Life literacy and numeracy online courses through Learndirect, short courses both at the College and in the workplace, work-based NVQs, and include Construction trade courses, for which Derby College is one of the county’s leading providers. Future plans also include computer related courses using the college’s mobile net books.

Derby College’s Trade Union Education Centre Manager Simon Ferrar explained: “The learning agreement aims to provide access to flexible and timely learning facilities to meet the needs of unions, employers and workers during these difficult economic times.

“This support will enable the development of workers’ skills and confidence as well as promoting Trade Union involvement in the skills agenda and showing employers the benefits of partnership working and workplace learning.”

UCATT’s National Project Worker Steve Craig added; “Our learning agreement with Derby College Trade Union Education Centre, will help to improve the quality and delivery of courses in the area, and assist us in meeting the learning and skills aspirations of UCATT members.”

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