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The College’s continued investment in infrastructure, industry expert teaching and qualifications, aligned with Cornwall's Local Skills Improvement Plan, allows it to offer a pioneering package of state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge courses to support industry.Â
This along with meaningful partnerships with Cornwall's top employers has earned us recognition as Cornwall and Devon's top College for apprenticeship achievement, Cornwall's only DfE recognised 'Apprenticeship Expert' provider and an accredited centre for Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) and Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) qualifications.
Our suite of employer support and training options include apprenticeships, consultancy services, professional development qualifications, funding and bespoke training packages, tailored in partnership with employers to deliver direct results in the workplace.
Aligned with employer need and Cornwall's future economy
The College's Future Skills Institute (FSI) is the home of all 19+ training including the University Centre Truro & Penwith.
The FSI places significant focus on developing provision to fit employer need resulting in a range of training programmes that develop and retain highly skilled learners in Cornwall who are equipped to pursue high-quality, sustainable careers that benefit the wider Cornish economy. The FSI is driven by sustainability working to reduce Cornwall’s carbon footprint and promote green technologies at the heart of everything it does. Â
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Our partnerships with Cornwall’s top employers allow us to constantly evolve our Professional Development courses, workshops and qualifications to deliver the skills needed in the workplace and boost careers. The College’s Skills Centre is an approved centre for UK leading professional qualifications including the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) and the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).
Employer partners can benefit from bespoke training packages that are designed from scratch and in partnership with them. Subjects can include; preparing for promotion, team leadership, problem solving and decision making, managing performance and efficiency to name a few. Bespoke programmes provide the perfect blend of qualifications and content specific to the business.
Boost your business with Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are a key part of Cornwall’s Economic Strategy to provide a skilled workforce and sustainable high-quality employment and careers. Truro and Penwith College is Cornwall and Devon's top College for apprenticeship achievement and one of only five FE College's across the entire UK to have been granted Apprenticeship Expert status by the Department for Education. Our apprenticeships are available in over 30 areas that continue to develop in partnership with Cornish employers to deliver the skills needed in the workplace. Apprenticeships can be used to upskill current members of staff with eligible employers receiving Government funding for up to 100% of training costs, making them the most cost-effective option to provide your staff with the skills they need alongside using them to recruit and nurture talent to tackle skills shortages and overcome capacity challenges.
A transformational partnership
The innovative partnership between Truro and Penwith College and Liskeard-based Wildanet has seen the introduction of the South West’s first Telecoms Field Operative apprenticeship programme.
The College has developed the South West first apprenticeship in partnership with Wildanet from the ground up, adopting the brand-new programme into its curriculum while adding bespoke elements and teaching models to directly support Wildanet’s mission and well-paid, quality career opportunities.
Watch Wildanet's video and discover how this multi-million-pound investment is offering entry-level careers in Cornwall's fast-growing tech sector.
Career & Professional Development for employers
We deliver a range of professional courses and qualifications from Leadership & Management, Marketing and Accountancy to Computing, Health & Safety and Languages & Functional Skills. Bespoke training packages allow us to build training programmes to suit employers needs and may include a range of complementary qualifications and modules or completely bespoke taught sessions that are specific to your business.
Apprenticeships are a key part of Cornwall’s Economic Strategy to provide a skilled workforce and sustainable high quality employment and careers. Our strong relationships with employers in Cornwall’s business community allow us to continually develop our programmes to reflect the constantly evolving needs of the workplace.
Truro and Penwith College has been selected by the Department for Education as Cornwall’s only provider to deliver T Levels and has supported their introduction since September 2020. Equivalent to three A Levels the qualifications combine classroom theory with a 45-day industry placement. Employers offering placements benefit from fresh ideas, new talent, a means of filling skills gaps, opportunities for staff to develop mentoring skills and the reputational benefits of supporting young people.
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The College is spearheading multi-million-pound infrastructure investments for the future of Cornwall.
The £7 million Valency building at Truro College is part of the South West Institute of Technology. Facilities match the best in the UK for Digital, Engineering and Aerospace with qualifications including higher-level certificates, diplomas and university-level Apprenticeships. A new mezzanine floor will play host to a dedicated, high-quality Skills Centre for employer engagement in 2022, supporting curriculum development, skills delivery, knowledge transfer and innovation.Â
The multi-million-pound STEM & Health Skills Centre in Bodmin opened its doors in September 2023 offering 1,918 square meters of state-of-the-art Digital, Engineering, Healthcare and Nursing facilities.
The Centre will help up to 300 people per year access further learning in line with Cornwall's Local Skills Improvement Plan working in partnership with Cornwall's NHS and top employers from local industry.
The constantly evolving facilities and industry expert teaching the College offers its learners in Penzance, Truro and Bodmin supports a new era of growth in socio-economic opportunities across the county.
Truro and Penwith College receives a number of grants for specific projects through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and the Department for Education. Projects include Construction Skills Hub, Digital Futures, Future is Green, Multiply, Local Skills Improvement Fund and Skills Bootcamps.
If off-the-shelf qualifications don’t fulfil the needs of employers we offer fully bespoke solutions, designed in partnership to meet business goals.
Bespoke solutions may include:
Tailored Training Sessions
To address specific organisational development needs with flexible location, delivery time and style.
Coaching Training for Managers
Training the trainer within your organisation, allowing them to effectively develop and support others.
360 Feedback
An opportunity for leaders to gain constructive feedback from above and below.
One-to-one Coaching
Valuable time with a fully-trained leadership coach, ideal for developing confidence and overcoming challenges.
ILM, CIM or City & Guilds qualifications
Accredited programmes adapted in response to a business's unique needs.
Psychometric Tests
Tools that enable understanding of an individual’s personal traits and how these impact on roles and relationships.
Business Improvement
Individual or group projects aimed at developing skills, knowledge, relationships and solutions.
Action Learning Sets
Small group sessions, designed to support problem solving and expand thinking.
Contact us to discover how Bespoke Development Solutions can boost your business.
The Future Skills Institute team is available Monday – Thursday, 8:30am – 5:00pm and 8:30am – 4:30pm on Fridays. Business Partnership Consultants work in partnership with employers to identify training needs, arrange training, source available funding and build bespoke programmes. Call: 01872 308000 or email: futureskills@truro-penwith.ac.uk.
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