TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has been supporting learners at West Scotland College after teaming up with the college to support its Level 5 foundation apprenticeship in construction.
Along with regular college visits by a team from the housebuilder, there are on-site visits designed to help bring the student’s learning to life. The aim is to inspire future talent to consider the industry as well as provide lecturers with support around the skills and quality that Taylor Wimpey West Scotland needs apprentices to deliver on its sites.
As part of this year’s course, eight students have been set a challenge to design, build, and install new health and safety signage at two of Taylor Wimpey’s developments in the west of Scotland. Their recent visit to Maidenhill in East Renfrewshire was an opportunity to see where the new signage will be situated and experience first-hand how Taylor Wimpey’s on-site construction team works across each of the trades.
David Hunter, trade development manager for Taylor Wimpey West Scotland, said, “We are delighted to be forging this new relationship with West Scotland College to support the learning and development of our young people across Renfrewshire. We are also enjoying the opportunity to work directly with both students and their lecturers to update them on the standards of work and skillset that we are looking for within our business.
“To bring the course to life, we’ve set the students a challenge to design and build new signage that will be used within our construction sites. It’s been set in line with their academic year, and they are making good progress. We are looking forward to seeing the finished product in May next year. “We are proud to be creating a range of positive opportunities for our young talent to engage with our industry as we continue to nurture the next generation of talent into the business.”
Gary Hunter, construction lecturer from West Scotland College, added, “We are excited to have the support and expertise of the team at Taylor Wimpey West Scotland informing our Level 5 which helps to showcase the many opportunities available to our young people. It is through these great partnerships that we can build a strong, skilled workforce and inspire the next generation.”
