One of the key concerns in industry has been the shortage of new generation welders trained to the higher levels for the construction of future nuclear power stations in particular.
However there are more than enough training facilities around the UK to provide fully trained welders to meet the challenges of the future.
One of the facilities is a private organisation called ITCA training based in Aberdeen. ITCA Training, which is one of the largest engineering apprenticeship-training firms in Scotland, recently moved to a new site in Dyce.
The new base has c.22,000 sq feet, including offices, classrooms, a storage yard, and workshop space.
Nine fully qualified trainers and assessors are currently employed by ITCA, providing training for young employees in welding and also in fabrication, mechanical engineering, business administration etc.
The firm has accreditation from various awarding bodies including Skills Development Scotland, the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA), EAL, SEMTA, City and Guilds, ECITB and BCS.
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