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TyneMet College Cements Partnership with Northern Construction Training

Newcastle based Northern Construction Training Group are celebrating after signing an exciting new contract with Tyne Metropolitan College, which follows a successful partnership in 2011-12.

The one year contract will give up to 40 students aged 16-18 the opportunity to complete the Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying or Joinery from September 2012.

Northern Construction Training Group will deliver the Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying or Joinery to help students achieve a useful, practical, stand-alone qualification, with on-site work experience making them more attractive to potential employers in the construction industry.

Jamie Paterson, Managing Director, Northern Construction Training Group, said:

“This is an exciting opportunity for young people out there looking to develop their skills. Working in partnership with Tyne Metropolitan College is a real asset to our training company and to young people with the opportunities we are now able to offer. We believe we can make a real contribution to the future of the construction industry by providing a robust training programme and industry contacts that will provide apprentices with an experience of the real world.”

Audrey Kingham, Deputy Principal Curriculum & Business Development, TyneMet College, said:

“We are very pleased to be working in partnership with various specialist training providers to underpin the delivery of a wide range of career focused courses. We are looking forward to continuing our working partnership with Northern Construction Training Group providing accredited qualifications for those who are interested in a career in the construction industry.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Lisa Dawson .