SKILLS ZONE
The Wolfson Centre currently has a range of training courses available INVESTING IN TOMORROW
Jake Holmes rounds up the latest training and education opportunities in the design engineering space
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aizen - the Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement - is not just for machines and processes
but for people also. Without proper training and job growth, employees can become unproductive and disenfranchised. Keeping a workforce motivated and
educated is the key to maintaining high productivity and reducing labour turnover. Investing in training can help reduce future costs from high staff turnover or mistakes leading to downtime.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY As ever, the Wolfson Centre has a range of courses available. Starting on 10th June 2025 is the ‘Fire Prevention and Management in Biomass and Bulk Materials Storage’ course hosted at the University of Greenwich Medway campus. In September, the Wolfson Centre is supporting the FEFIA Conference, taking place 10-12 September at the University of Leeds. The FERIA Conference will bring together interested parties in fuel and energy research, with a focus on biomass, waste, and fossil fuels. The
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focus of the conference will be to align domestic and international objectives. Meanwhile, between 14-17
September Glasgow will play host to the Euro PM2025 Congress and Exhibition. This year’s edition will feature special interest seminars with a focus on innovation, trends, and markets. Adding to this, the latest developments from the global PM supply chain will be on display.
CAD COVERED The Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) approves and accredits courses to give peace of mind to attendees that what they are learning is correct and useful in the working world. One of their approved providers is Pentagon Solutions. Software is growing increasingly
important, and Pentagon’s course for a Plant 3D Project educates attendees on how to use AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, and Autodesk Navisworks software packages. The five-day course covers basics and modelling, allowing users to get an understanding of the software. Man and Machine is another IED- accredited course provider, offering
a course in Inventor Introduction to Solid Modelling. The four-day course runs on the 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th of June and is held remotely. Attendees will benefit from a hands-on learning experience on how to design models from conceptual sketching, up to solid modelling and assembly design.
GET EDUCATED ON ELECTRIFICATION In the electrification sector, the Electrification Revolution Skills (ERS) Hub launched 20 months ago and offers an interactive platform for both careers and up-skilling opportunities in the UK electrification space. Professionals can benchmark their capabilities using the website’s Electrification Self-Assessment Tool, useful for professionals who want to highlight their shortcomings for improvement. According to leading recruitment
experts, 2025 is a pivotal year for attracting new talent into the electrification sector. Matt Devine of Michael Page notes his companies Talent Trends indicates an opportunity for companies looking to plug the skills gap within the sector.
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