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Kirklees College’s construction department win City & Guilds Award

In October this year, staff at Brunel Construction Centre, Kirklees College, were presented with their City & Guilds Excellence in End-Point Assessment (EPA) plaque.

This was the first year their construction apprentices undertook their EPA at Kirklees College, which showcases their competence in their chosen career. Students demonstrated to independent assessors the knowledge, skills and behaviours they gained thanks in part to the outstanding training delivered by the college in Brickwork, Joinery, Plastering, Plumbing and Property Maintenance.

The award was presented to Assistant Principal Lisa Buckley, Head of Construction Steve Plumstead and Curriculum Managers Rob Tulk and Paul Whitaker by Laura Harrap, City & Guilds Business Development Manager Yorkshire & North East. Laura Harrap said:

 “As a result of your high pass rates and the number of distinctions achieved at your centre, we are pleased to award our ‘Excellence in EPA delivery’ plaque for proud display at your premises, to showcase the quality of your training and delivery.”

Lisa Buckley commented:

“We are really proud to receive this award as external recognition of our fantastic staff team and the amazing job they do in training apprentices and helping so many fulfil their potential as qualified tradespeople.”

The plaque has been proudly displayed at Brunel Construction Centre ever since and serves to show both current and prospective students of the high level of teaching and learning at Kirklees College.

You can find out more about Construction at Kirklees College here: Construction - Kirklees College