“It is a privilege to be in a position where here in Bedford we are central to guiding training in the construction industry,” said Dave,
“We link with the Department of Education, Ofqual and the Institute for Apprenticeships to help shape national policy and with OFSTED to ensure member colleges are at the forefront of excellent Learning, Teaching and Assessment. Most crucially we work closely with employers, CITB and Industry federations to ensure that the latest technology within the industry is embedded in the curriculum.
BACH benefits the whole of the UK of course, but closer to home it means our staff and students are in the front seat seeing fast-moving strategies come into force. Our students are right up to date with training and progressions opportunities and staff are kept up to date through Continuing Professional Development.”
Like most of the tutors in The Bedford College Group, Dave comes from a successful career in the industry where he now leads on training for. He started work as an apprentice carpenter scoring the highest in the country in the Institute of Carpenters Membership Award at the end of his apprenticeship. He worked as a site carpenter at a Bedfordshire firm before becoming a lecturer in 2002.
