<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []">Last month, 20 <a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/trave… and Tourism</u></a> learners had the opportunity to take part in a one-day <strong>British Airways </strong>Cabin Crew Safety and Emergency Procedures (SEP) training course. This was a fantastic opportunity for learners to apply their classroom knowledge to real-world cabin crew training and gain valuable experience from industry professionals.</p><p>During the experience, learners gained insight into the rigorous training undertaken by cabin crew, developing their understanding of aviation safety, emergency procedures, and the responsibilities involved in ensuring passenger wellbeing.</p><p>The day provided hands-on learning experiences and allowed learners to develop key employability skills, including communication, teamwork, professionalism, and problem-solving. On successful completion of the training, learners were awarded a <strong>SEP certificate</strong>, providing them with a recognised achievement and a valuable addition to their CVs. The experience helped learners make direct links between their studies and careers in aviation, while increasing their confidence and awareness of opportunities within the airline industry.</p><p>Experiencing industry-standard training gives learners a deeper appreciation of the knowledge, professionalism and level of responsibility required in an airline environment, helping them to connect the theory they learn in the classroom with real-world industry practices. Gaining exposure to British Airways and its training standards is also a great networking opportunity for our students and helps them understand employer expectations, prepare for future recruitment processes and identify the skills they need to succeed in an aviation career.</p><p>Hannah Forrest, Curriculum Co-ordinator in <a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/trave… and Tourism</u></a>, said: " Our annual trip to British Airways is always a highlight of the course, giving students a valuable insight into what a career in cabin crew entails and the responsibilities that come with the role. As an international airline supporting global tourism, British Airways provides an excellent example of the scale and diversity of the aviation industry, operating both short-haul and long-haul flights across an extensive global network, with a wide range of potential career opportunities. Experiences like this allow students to explore future career pathways, make informed decisions about their next steps, build connections with industry professionals and gain first-hand insight into working in aviation."</p><p>A huge thank you to British Airways for taking the time to deliver this training to our students and supporting the future of the <a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/trave… and Tourism</u></a> industry</p><p>This curriculum trip forms part of the <a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/trave… and Tourism</u></a> Careers Excellence Hub. Weston College's Career Excellence Hubs are designed to be the launching pad for our learners' careers. In a world where connections and relevant skills matter more than ever, these hubs offer a holistic approach that prepares learners to thrive in their chosen industries. With the support of these hubs, our learners are well-equipped to make a significant impact in their professional journeys.</p><p><strong>If you are passionate about education and are looking for an opportunity to join the staff team at a leading college, then look at the latest job vacancies available at Weston College </strong><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/jobs?utm_source=main-menu&amp;utm_medium=main-…;. You can find all the latest job opportunities that Weston College has to offer, with a commitment to providing quality education for learners and a focus on continuous professional development for staff, Weston College is an excellent place to work and grow in your career.</strong></p>

<p>Year 1 T Level <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/surve…, Surveying and Planning for Construction</a> students recently went on a site visit to two local construction and civil engineering projects in Weston-super-Mare, in order to get valuable experience of live, complex sites.</p><p>Half of the class were given a comprehensive tour of the new <strong>GP Surgery</strong> that is being built next to Weston Rugby Club, behind the Train station, by <a href="https://redconstruction.co.uk/">RED Construction</a>.</p><p>The £15m project consists of a multi storey steel framed structure with a concrete stair and lift core, that will house consulting rooms, offices and a pharmacy. The project is progressing very well and is due to complete by July 2027. The students were given a tour of the whole project which included elements such as groundworks, concrete slabs, window installation, intumescent paint spraying and roofing works.</p><p>The tour was led by Jake, Senior Site Manager and Emma, Site Manager and former <a href="https://www.ucw.ac.uk/">University Centre Weston</a> Construction Professions learner. Students were told about many features of the build, including permeable parking bays, electric charging points and also the need for a survey before any works were carried out, for un-exploded ordance left over from the Second World War.</p><p>The groups then swapped over and went to the <a href="https://www.octavius.co.uk/">Octavius</a&gt; site of the Winterstoke Road replacement railway bridge in Weston. This tour was led by David, one of the Site Engineers on the £26M civil engineering project. David explained to the students in the site office, before going out on site, the 35m deep, 1.2m diameter, reinforced concrete piles that had already been installed on site, as part of the foundations for the bridge abutments. These were then seen on site in real life. David explained the various Health and Safety factors that <a href="https://www.octavius.co.uk/">Octavious</a&gt; that are undertaking, especially whilst working next to a live railway line with trains travelling at 100mph.</p><p>The students were also escorted around the site by Tobias, a former T-Level student, who has now been awarded an apprenticeship with <a href="https://www.octavius.co.uk/">Octavius</a&gt; and is undertaking his Level 3 BTEC qualification in Civil Engineering at Weston College.</p><p>David also went on to explain to the students about the problems that the project team had during the heatwaves in the summer, causing working restrictions imposed on them by Network Rail and how this has caused a delay in the overall completion of the project.</p><p>Construction Professions lecturer, Daniel Comerford, would like to thank all of the members of both <a href="https://redconstruction.co.uk/">RED Construction</a> and <a href="https://www.octavius.co.uk/">Octavius</a&gt;, for their continued support with the students from Weston College, in helping them get a greater appreciation of the complexities of these two live projects, which will help them in their studies over the next two years at Weston College.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Learners currently taking part in <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/pre-employment-training/pathw… King’s Trust Team programme</strong></a> recently had the fantastic opportunity to visit the <a href="https://www.bristolft.nhs.uk/"><strong>Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Simulation Centre</strong></a><strong>,</strong> where they took part in an inspiring, hands-on learning experience.</p><p>The visit gave learners the chance to explore the wide range of career opportunities available across the NHS, discovering the many clinical and non-clinical roles that play an important part in delivering high-quality patient care. From working directly with patients to supporting the wider operations of the NHS, learners gained a better understanding of the different ways they could build a career within the healthcare sector.</p><p>As well as finding out more about the variety of roles available, learners also explored the different routes and pathways into NHS careers, helping them understand the qualifications, training and experience needed to pursue these opportunities.</p><p>A highlight of the visit was the opportunity to put their learning into practice by carrying out initial patient assessments using high-fidelity simulation manikins. This gave learners a valuable insight into the practical skills and knowledge required in a clinical environment, allowing them to experience an aspect of working in healthcare first-hand.</p><p>Experiences like this are an important part of <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/pre-employment-training/pathw… King’s Trust Team programme</strong></a>, helping learners discover new interests, build confidence and explore potential career pathways through engaging, real-world opportunities.</p><p>A huge thank you to the team at <a href="https://www.bristolft.nhs.uk/"><strong>Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Simulation Centr</strong></a><strong>e</strong> for welcoming our learners, sharing their knowledge and expertise, and helping to inspire the next generation of NHS professionals!</p><p>&nbsp;</p>