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Nuclear and software engineering colleges to open in UK

The Government has announced plans to establish two skills colleges in the UK, focussing on skills for the nuclear and software engineering industries.

Skills and Enteprise Minister Matthew Hancock announced the two technical colleges that aim to respond directly to the needs of each industry.

As yet, no location has been confirmed for the two establishments. A Government spokesperson said nowhere could be ruled out.

Skills and Enterprise Minister Matthew Hancock said: “A new generation of industry-led elite colleges will give our workforce the right skills to lead the way in both nuclear and software. The growing nuclear sector offers vital opportunities for highly skilled workers and we must make sure that the UK is at the forefront of this growing industry. “These new colleges will drive up rigour and quality in our skills system, making sure it is responsive to the needs of employers, giving us the edge in the global race.” Humphrey Cadoux-Hudson, Manager Director of EDF Energy New Nuclear Build said: “Today’s announcement of a proposed elite college for nuclear skills is an important step forward for the UK and its nuclear future.

“The college would offer quality technical vocational training and a route to higher education qualifications in a nuclear industry which is growing here in the UK and around the world.

“EDF Energy has a long and successful track record of working with further and higher education colleges to develop the skills it needs in its existing and planned nuclear power stations. This initiative will help generate jobs and skills, allowing the UK to benefit fully from the massive investment being made in new nuclear power.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Tom Keighley .