WHO WE ARE
WHAT WE DO
The Centre offers quality assured, flexible training at all levels from pre-entry traineeships to foundation degree equivalent programmes.
The Centre operates as a Group Training Association and works closely with its member firms to ensure the voice of the industry steers skills development. The Textile Centre of Excellence also works with a range of public and private sector organisations to help develop activity to stimulate innovation and to enhance skills in areas of relevance to the region’s manufacturing industry.
OUR FACILITIES
The Centre boasts unrivalled production facilities including:
- a fully equipped clothing studio.
- information technology training facilities;
- award winning multi-media meeting and conferencing facilities;
- access to innovative, leading edge technologies for the textile sector
WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU
Apprenticeships
In-company, employed apprenticeship provision to train and assess competence.
Conferencing & Room Hire
State-of-the-art conferencing arena with 5 star catering, availability at competitive prices.
First Aid
Accredited by Qualsafe, we deliver:
Emergency First Aid
First Aid at Work
Refresher First Aid
Paediatric First Aid
The half day First Aid Annual Refresher.
Forklift Truck
On site RTITB accredited fork lift training on Counterbalance, Reach, Pivot Steer (Bendi/Flexi) & Electric Pallet stacker/trucks.
Health & Safety / Consultancy
We deliver:
Fire Safety
Health & Safety in the Workplace
IOSH Managing Safely
NEBOSH courses. We are a learner partner Gold member
Our in house Health & Safety Consultant can do site safety inspections, health & safety audits and surveys for monitoring, measuring & analysing of dust, vapour, noise, fumes, light, humidity, temperature & mist.
Leadership & Management
We deliver:
Accredited ILM programmes from levels 2 & 3 in a range of management disciplines.
Train the trainer
Recruitment & Advertising
Supporting members with job adverts, marketing vacancies and workforce development.
Textiles & Apparel Training
Development of bespoke programmes for industry (such as weaving, stitching etc.)
The Textile Centre of Excellence is proud to be associated with the following organisations: