Arran, Software Engineering (Game Development) BSc (Hons)

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Arran, Software Engineering (Game Development) BSc (Hons) Great tutors, small class sizes and world-class equipment on his doorstep made the IoT the perfect choice for learner Arran Thomson.   The 24-year-old is on his final year of a Software Engineering (Game Development) BSc (Hons), choosing the subject because of a personal interest and growth in the […]

James, Software Engineering (Game Development) Foundation Degree

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James, Software Engineering (Game Development) Foundation Degree The technology and the skilled staff make the IoT stand out for learner James Strickland.   The 19-year-old is on a Foundation Degree in Software Engineering (Games Development) at Blackpool and the Fylde College.   “The equipment at the IoT is next level – and there’s really good interaction with […]

Joseph, Digital Technology Solutions (Network Engineering)

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Joseph, Digital Technology Solutions (Network Engineering) Industry-leading technology a ten-minute drive from his home attracted Joseph Bennett to his IoT course.  And he will use his digital skills to boost the Blackpool economy as he plans to stay in the town at the end of his studies.   The 20-year-old is studying a Digital Technology Solutions […]

Harry, Digital Technology Solutions (Network Engineering)

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Harry Smith, Digital Technology Solutions (Network Engineering) “How many 19-year-olds can say they get to use this incredible equipment – and that’s all down to the IoT,” says Harry Smith.   The degree apprentice, who is on a Digital Technology Solutions (Network Engineering) course, has even contacted the manufacturer of one piece of technology to feedback […]

IoT ensuring Leyland Trucks apprentices being taught relevant skills

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IoT ensuring Leyland Trucks apprentices being taught relevant skills When Leyland Trucks reported a need for electric vehicle training for its apprentices, the IoT’s academic partner Preston College integrated a new module into their courses.   By adapting the curriculum to focus on in-demand skills, and gradually phasing out some traditional engineering disciplines, the college ensures […]

Teaching learners to be employees at IoT’s Preston College site 

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Teaching learners to be employees at IoT’s Preston College site Learners at the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology’s Preston College site are treated like employees from day one. Arrive at college late because you missed the bus? Not a valid excuse. Failed to bring the right PPE for your construction course? Unacceptable. They’re the […]

Apprenticeships are crucial to success at manufacturer Fort Vale  

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Apprenticeships crucial to success at manufacturer Fort Vale Apprentices are the backbone of manufacturer Fort Vale Engineering.   Each year the business, based in Simonstone, Burnley, receives more than 140 applicants for around eight vacancies on average, some of which are then trained in partnership with the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology.  “It’s important for […]

Technology-based mental health training addresses Preston skills ‘crisis’ 

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Technology-based mental health training addresses Preston skills ‘crisis’ A new mental health qualification using technology to simulate patient scenarios aims to address rising mental health issues in Preston, which are believed to have been exacerbated by the pandemic.  The Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology’s Preston College site will use virtual reality training and simulation […]

Future proof your career with IoT courses starting in January 2025

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Future proof your career with IoT courses starting in January 2025 Kickstart 2025 by supercharging your career with the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology. Places are available now on courses starting in January in sectors from engineering and healthcare to computing and construction. If you’re looking to upskill or reskill, or you’re a business […]