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Inspiring new facility for higher level education

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Anew dedicated learning environment is opening at Oceansgate, Plymouth’s marine enterprise zone, with teaching expected to start this September. City College Plymouth is transforming 631 square metres of industrial unit into a bespoke facility to deliver new university-level courses that will provide highquality and up-to-date training to people both looking to work and already working in the marine and engineering

Oceansgate Phase 2 nearing completion

industries. Alongside the development of the new state-of-the-art building, new degree programmes have been developed as part of the South West Institute of Technology project. The College has worked closely with local employers to identify the skills required and has used this to develop four Bachelor of Science degrees linked to naval architecture, marine engineering, integrated technologies

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and autonomous engineering. and the industries in which they work. Jackie Grubb, principal and CEO at the College, said: ‘City College Plymouth is a key educational partner ‘Plymouth is a world-leader in marine technology and within South West Institute of Technology, a partnership engineering. The facilities on offer to students at the new consisting of University of Plymouth, Exeter University, Oceansgate site will be world-class, and the training on Exeter College, Petroc, Truro and Penwith College and offer - that has been developed with guidance of industry Bridgewater and Taunton College. experts - will equip our students with the skills necessary ‘We are committed to the vision to revolutionise the to continue to take this industry forward. education and training for the engineering, marine and ‘The marine industry has played a vital part in digital sectors and hopefully provide more opportunities Plymouth’s history, and City College Plymouth is for people within the region.’ committed to ensuring it is a vital part of the city’s - and Cllr Tudor Evans, leader of Plymouth City Council, Moorsway Federation Moorsway Federation wider region’s - future.’ The waterfront facilities will maximise on their location, surrounded by key marine businesses and organisations including the Marine Business Technology Centre (MBTC). Students will be able said: ‘With Oceansgate, we set out to create a dedicated space for the marine and maritime industry in an unbeatable waterfront location, attracting new businesses to our city and enabling them to flourish. ‘But attracting the businesses is just one piece of the Where learning is Where learning is to access specialist equipment through the MBTC’s proving area, Smart Sound Plymouth, which is used for puzzle – we need to make sure we are developing the right skill sets locally. City College’s new facility will help an adventure!an adventure! designing, testing and developing cutting-edge marine and autonomous products. to do just that and we’re delighted to welcome them to Oceansgate.’ Lance Chatfield, academy manager for higher As part of the South West Institute of Technology, technology skills, said: ‘Oceansgate unit 1.6 will have the College is investing £2million of Department traditional classroom spaces upstairs; however, these have for Education funding to boost the local marine, been developed with flexible and agile usage in mind, engineering, manufacturing and digital sectors. It allowing both students and their employers alike to utilise will offer top-quality programmes, training and the building and its IT systems across multiple spaces. Apprenticeships in higher-level technical skills with a ‘Downstairs will see the development of three bespoke particular focus on science, technology, engineering, arts lab areas to enable the delivery of the College’s new and mathematics. Marine Autonomous Vehicle Foundation Degree and a The College’s new facility is based in Oceansgate’s new Higher National Certificate for the manufacturing second phase. The already complete Phase 1 has a mix maintenance sector, along with its existing provision in of offices and industrial units, home to several marine relation to electrical, marine and mechanical engineering and maritime businesses. university-level qualifications. The £7.6 million Phase 2 development has been funded ‘Two new workshops will also be created following by Plymouth City Council and a £2.25 million grant from feedback from industry to create and develop innovative the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). n composite material structures.’ Fiona Horrell, head of strategic partnerships, said: ‘It is fantastic to see the results of this partnership coming More information: www.oceansgateplymouth.com together in a way that will truly benefit both our students

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