Weldability-Sif — the ‘one-stop’ supplier of welding products — has opened a Virtual and Practical Welding Studio at Goole College as part of its strategy to encourage the development of new welder training facilities across the UK.

The opening ceremony was performed by local MP Andrew Percy, who said: “Welding plays an important role in manufacturing and is used in a multitude of different industries. Foundation-level welder skills training at Goole College is another step towards a full apprenticeship programme designed to meet demand and overcome the skills shortage in the UK welding industry.”

Goole College principal Lynne Richardson said: “This new facility allows us to provide a fully joined-up training programme that will address the skills shortage within the area. By providing modern interactive training solutions, we provide an engaging learning environment that captures the students’ imagination and significantly improves their experience.

Our new welder training courses will provide trainee welders with the opportunity to progress from the foundation level through to a passport to practice welding internationally, leading in turn to higher welding-industry qualifications.”