OLYMPIC PROJECTS FUEL DEMAND AT LONDON COLLEGES
OLYMPIC PROJECTS FUEL DEMAND AT LONDON COLLEGES
Increased demand for construction-related courses at London colleges is being attributed to the London 2012 Olympics, as students strive to be involved in the landmark project.
Work on the East London sites has now reached the halfway mark and the recent announcement that a total of 30,000 workers will be required to finish the Olympic Park has created a flood of calls to the college. Now people with building and construction experience are urgently needed to pass on their skills to the eager students.
Protocol National, a company which provides lecturers and NVQ Assessors to Further Education colleges nationwide is working with these colleges to find skilled individuals who can meet some of this demand. It's good to see that the current uncertainty in some areas of construction isn’t putting young people off entering the industry.
“The Olympic construction projects have delivered a real boost to a sector that in other locations is struggling. The news that one in every ten people working in the Olympic Park will be apprentices or trainees has proved to be extremely motivating for current and potential students with lots keen to play their part in the schemes.”
To ensure the Olympic Park is finished on time bricklayers, wood workers, electricians, engineers, plumbers, scaffolders and machine operators will all be needed. At the moment, nearly a quarter of employees are from east London and just over half are from the capital as a whole.
“The Olympic projects have been great news for this area and the building and construction industry as a whole. It’s positive for those with related skills to offer and also makes working in the sector a more attractive and viable option for young people.”
Following the increased levels of interest, London colleges need individuals with experience and skills in a whole range of building and construction related jobs, to pass their knowledge onto students and enable them to gain qualifications. Part time, flexible roles are available as either lecturers or NVQ assessors which may require just a few hours a week and can easily fit around an existing job or home life.
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