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Innovative Plumbing Skills Development for Students
Development is ongoing in FE. This is especially true at this time of the year. We reflect on the past academic year to improve. I love designing new innovative content. It meets the levels and needs of everyone who comes through the door. This allows them to fulfill their wishes in the sector they are…
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Developing Effective Plumbing Training Programs
Working hard to create new training plans for the plumbing and heating apprenticeship standard with a gas or environmental technologies pathway. The basis of the training plan is to make it clear for employers and apprentices just what, why and when will their employees be covering content during the practical training period. the first item…
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Installer live 2025
We had an amazing day. Staff from Bolton College enjoyed all the NEC had to offer on the 26th of June 2025. They participated in a round table at the UWLA (unified water label association). It was an honor to be invited to share our experiences. We discussed how we at the college have been…
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Learning to Service ASHPs and GSHPs in Class
Servicing and checking operational data on an ASHP in the classroom in readiness to apply the knowledge in the workshop and the workplace.
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LCHT apprenticeship update
Approaching the end of year 1 on the LCHT apprenticeship at Bolton College What a time we have had during the first year on this journey with some fantastic apprentices joining us from local companies in and around our area. With many more companies joining us from other regions and companies coming soon. What have…
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Incentives for New Tutors in FE: A Growing Need
FE skills and knowledgeable people to teach the trades. 19.4.2025 I have worked in FE coming on for 20 years. I am enjoying every minute of it. I do worry about the recruitment of skilled staff into colleges and training centres. There has been a lack of skilled staff coming in during the past decade.…
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Innovative Resources for Heating Apprenticeships at Bolton College
Bolton College hosted a sustainability event on April 9, 2025, uniting employers, educators, and Green Economy experts to promote the Low Carbon Heating apprenticeship standard. The college continues to develop resources for Low Temperature Heating and Hot Water systems, enhancing skills through innovative approaches and industry collaboration to meet local and national skill demands.
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Upcoming Members Section for Plumbing & Heating Resources
Announcement Coming soon to www.halledu.co.uk is a members section. This section includes a page dedicated to all levels of Plumbing, Heating, and Low temperature heating & hot water. It also covers gas along with much more.Here is a sneak peek of the content being made available soon. This page is a look at just some…
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Innovative Teaching in Further Education: Embracing Digital Skills
The blog details the author’s journey of innovation in the Further Education (FE) sector since 2006, emphasizing the integration of digital tools like Moodle and Microsoft Teams. It highlights the importance of developing teaching resources that enhance students’ English, Maths, and Digital skills, preparing them for employment while encouraging continuous personal and professional growth among…
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Innovative Approaches to Skills Training in Manchester
What a wonderful week it was to showcase apprentices within the sector Across many social media platforms there was a wide range of stories celebrating how an apprenticeship transforms lives. I am passionate about this in my local area and beyond. How can this continue across Greater Manchester and nationally? Behind the scenes there is…
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