Awards celebration at University of Derby
Graduation of quarrying and asphalt industry students highlights professional excellence
LAST month around 40 students who have studied on a range of professional and vocational courses to boost their academic and industry expertise graduated at the University of Derby, in the presence of special guest Terry Last, chief executive officer of Tarmac.
The Awards ceremony took place at the University’s Kedleston Road site, in Derby, for students who have been studying on a range of BTEC, diploma and other education courses, including: University Diploma in Quarry Technology; University Diploma in Asphalt Technology; Certificate in Construction Materials; and Certificate in Ready Mixed Concrete Technology.
The University of Derby Corporate (UDC), the University’s business-to-business arm, works closely with the Institute of Quarrying and the Institute of Asphalt Technology to provide these industry-accredited courses, and to ensure the education and training offered meets industry-specific needs.
This academic collaboration, which was highlighted as an example of best practice between industry and academia by the CBI about three years ago, helps the quarrying and asphalt technology industries address a number of key initiatives and legislative requirements by training and supporting staff.
Paul Wilkinson, head of corporate sales at UDC, commented: ‘This awards ceremony is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the excellence and achievement of students. Despite the current challenging economic climate, they have balanced work and other commitments with studying for a professional or vocational qualification to help equip them with key skills and knowledge as their careers develop in the future.’
LAST month around 40 students who have studied on a range of professional and vocational courses to boost their academic and industry expertise graduated at the University of Derby, in the presence of special guest Terry Last, chief executive officer of Tarmac.
The Awards ceremony took place at the University’s Kedleston Road site, in Derby, for students who have been studying on a range of BTEC, diploma and other education courses, including: University Diploma in Quarry Technology; University Diploma in Asphalt Technology; Certificate in Construction Materials; and Certificate in Ready Mixed Concrete Technology.
The University of Derby Corporate (UDC), the University’s business-to-business arm, works closely with the Institute of Quarrying and the Institute of Asphalt Technology to provide these industry-accredited courses, and to ensure the education and training offered meets industry-specific needs.
This academic collaboration, which was highlighted as an example of best practice between industry and academia by the CBI about three years ago, helps the quarrying and asphalt technology industries address a number of key initiatives and legislative requirements by training and supporting staff.
Paul Wilkinson, head of corporate sales at UDC, commented: ‘This awards ceremony is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the excellence and achievement of students. Despite the current challenging economic climate, they have balanced work and other commitments with studying for a professional or vocational qualification to help equip them with key skills and knowledge as their careers develop in the future.’
