PGL Training NEWS

Catch up on the latest construction training courses and news from PGL Training.

August 2011

Jobs hope as firm unveils proposals for training centre
Article featured in Express & Echo

A new centre for training in renewable technologies could be built under plans unveiled by an Exeter company.

PGL Training in Construction is seeking planning permission for a new two-storey building on the Sowton Industrial Estate. The proposed building, on a site currently used for storage adjoining the premises removals firm Bishops Blatchpack in Kestrel Way, features workshops and open-plan offices. Six full-time jobs are expected to be created if the scheme gets the go-ahead.

Explaining the company's plans, managing director Andy White said: "It's with a view to extending the scope of training we offer into renewables, including bespoke training courses for 'up-skilling' people in the construction industry. Hopefully the planning application will be looked upon favourably because it's going to bring extra jobs to the area and create more opportunities for training and apprenticeships."

PGL currently employs 30 people and has been based at Clyst Works, Topsham since 2008. The company acquired the site in Sowton around12 months ago and the proposed facility would increase its training capacity by about 50 per cent.

If the plans are approved by Exeter City Council it is expected to be around six months before the new training centre is ready to open.

PGL was a partner in the Echo's successful 100 Places for 100 Futures campaign earlier this year, which resulted in 188 new apprenticeship places being created by employers in the Exeter area. The number of apprenticeships being trained by PGL on courses including plastering and carpentry, as well as plumbing and electrotechnical programmes, has grown in recent years to around 140 at any time.

It also offers NVQs in key construction disciplines for experienced workers and industry-specific short courses, including solar energy.

PGL's plans include seven car parking spaces. A design and access statement submitted on the company's behalf by agents Barrie Simons & Associates states: "The site in question gives the opportunity for a local entrepreneur to carry out an economically sized development to provide local employment in a sustainable area well served by the existing transport system."

PGL Training – Click on NEW CENTRE to see the proposed plans

June 2011

Adult Construction Courses for the Unemployed

PGL training secures funding for 19+ adult construction courses for the unemployed; courses in Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry and Plastering are available along with CSCS cards and NVQ’s

Contact PGL Training for details on eligibility and course start dates.

May 2011

NEW RENEWABLE ENERGY TRAINING CENTRE IN EXETER.

PGL training is delighted to announce that it will be opening its new renewable training centre in Exeter to further extend on the range of renewable courses already available. PGL already has courses available in Solar PV, Solar thermal, Air and ground Source heat Pumps, Under Floor heating with Biomass and Rainwater harvesting arriving shortly.

August 2010

New Training Centre to open in Yeovil, PGL is pleased to announce that it is to Open a new centre in Yeovil to further extend its range of courses – the centre will hopefully open in September 2010 and is now marketing Apprenticeships in Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Plastering/ Drying and the Renewables. Commercial courses will include Photo Voltaic, Solar Thermal Hot water, Air and Ground Source Heat Pumps, Underfloor Heating, Gas Assessments, Part P, 17th Edition, Pat Testing and 2391 test and Inspect. Free NVQ,s with also be available.

PGL Training – awarded additional money from ESF for response to redundancy.

PGL Training delivers its first Photo voltaic courses certificated through the NIC EIC.

Taunton News

Zoe Rufus centre manger at Taunton is busy recruiting apprentices in both Electrical and Plumbing along with taking bookings in its range of commercial courses commencing in September 2010.

June 2010

NICEIC PV Solar training bookings are now being taken. The Solar Photovoltaic Course is open to anyone wishing to gain further skills in the design, installation, commissioning of Solar PV systems leading to a recognised Solar PV installation qualification. The NICEIC Solar PV course will cover the main small scale Solar Photovoltaic systems currently installed within the UK. The Solar PV training course will also cover information required to design, install, commission, service and fault find when installing Solar Photovoltaic Systems.

May 2010

Looking for an Apprenticeship in either Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Plastering , Tiling or Painting and Decorating then contact PGL Training to attend one of our advise and guidance days on the 19th May 2010 or the 9th June 2010.

Thursday May 27th - 6pm – Advice and Guidance regarding MCS registration – update on renewable energy training programmes available at PGL Training. Photo Voltaic, Hot Water Solar, Air and Ground Source Heat Pumps, Underfloor Heating, Unvented, WRAS and Energy Efficiency.

April 2010

PGL Training confirms the location of its new centre in Silk Mills Lane Taunton. The Training centre will role out its existing courses include Gas assessments, Renewable Energy courses, Apprenticeships and Commercial training courses in Plumbing and Electrical training. OSAT/ EWPA 1 day assessments in Plastering, Dry lining, Carpentry, Brickwork, Painting and Decorating and Wall and Floor Tiling will also be available.

FREE NVQ’s available in PLUMBING and ELECTRICAL

Coming soon – NVQ’s in Site Management.

March 2010

Professional Electrician show at West point 29th and 30th April 2010.

Visit PGL Training at ELEX 2010, visit our stand and receive advice and guidance on our commercial courses and Electrical apprenticeships. Visit www.elexshow.info for more details.

PGL – on the road with its electrical awareness course with ROK into the south East of England

Commercial gas bookings now available. Along with Laundry and Warm air units.

PGL training attending Train the Trainer Photo Voltaic course - PGL training soon to be adding this short course to its current range of renewable courses.

February 2010

PGL Training are able to access a £2,500 grant for employers. The grant is for employers who take on new apprentices aged 16 - 17 (under 18) who are unemployed.

This grant, introduced by the National Apprenticeship Service, is only available until 31 March 2010 and is on a first come, first serve basis

The details of the grant are as follows:-

The employer agrees to train the apprentice for the length of their apprenticeship.
The apprentice is to be employed on a minimum wage of £2.50 per hour.
£1,500 to be issued within 1 month of confirmation of employment of the apprentice
£1,000 to be paid at the end of a 12 week period. Should the apprentice be dismissed or leave during the period the payments will be clawed back.

If you are considering employing an apprentice or would like more details please contact us on 01392 437373

January 2010

New group of plumbing apprentices commence their plumbing training. There are encouraging signs of an economy boost with local employers recruiting new apprentices. PGL Training is able to facilitate this training with its flexible delivery and multiple start dates.

New groups of carpentry and plastering apprentices starting in February.

PGL Training is taking its Electrical Awareness Course on the road with ROK Construction. Following the successful delivery pilot PGL Training is pleased to announce that they are carrying out this training in the Bristol and Cardiff.

PGL Training is pleased to announce that they are now taking bookings for the F-Gas refrigeration course.

PGL Training’s Head of Plumbing, Mr John Parsons, has been appointed as an External Verifier for City & Guilds in plumbing and heating & ventilation.

December 09

7 December – PGL announces its plans to open satellite training centres in the Somerset area.

PGL Training works closely with a number of partners and providers and the new year will see them opening further provision to include gas assessments, plumbing, electrical and its range of renewable energy courses.

November 09

PGL Open Evening

19 November - PGL Training was delighted with the number of applications completed during the evening. Plumbing, carpentry, electrical, plastering and gas lecturers were available during the evening to discuss the course content and were able to demonstrate areas of practical training in the workshops. Parents and learners found the evening informative and enjoyable.

OPEN EVENING

Thursday 19 November 2009
5.00 pm – 7.00 pm

VIEW THE FACILITIES
MEET THE STAFF

Apprenticeships available in

October 09

PGL Training introduces first Programme Led Apprenticeships
PGL Training launches its electrical awareness course to Rok workforce

September 09

PGL Training proud of its high apprenticeship intake during the present economic climate
New Learn2Work programme commences
PGL Training are pleased to continue providing construction training to Exeter Deaf Academy
PGL Training commences new apprenticeships in plastering/drylining

New courses

Ground/Air Source Heat Pumps
Underfloor Heating
Commercial Gas
LPG Leisure/RPH/Permanent Dwellings
Coming soon Rainwater Harvesting

August 09

PGL Training signs contracts as a registered centre with NICEIC
PGL Training successful in securing Train to Gain funding

June 09

New approval Interior Systems with CAA

April 09

PGL Training attends Elex 2009 show at Westpoint
PGL Training successful in securing Response 2 Redundancy funding

September 08

PGL Training secures partnership with Connexions through the New Leaf programme

June 08

Lord Mayor of Exeter officially opens new centre

March 08

PGL Training praised for ‘Outstanding Achievements and Standards’ in first Ofsted Report

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