Supporting contracting businesses to use CNC within shop fitting

Funding theme:

Innovation

Funding topic:

Digital and new technology, Sectors and roles, Small employer support, New qualifications and courses

Project lead:

National Association of Shop-fitters

Partners:

British Woodworking Federation

Location:

England

Amount awarded:

£82,277

Year:

2016

Sector:

Specialist

Project summary:

The project will address recent significant demand to utilise new technological advances in CNC machinery in Shopfitting, Interior Construction and Wood Machining sectors.

After the project, the skills gap in CNC operation will be reduced as CNC operators are given the skills they need to carry out their work.

Expected output:

Deliver certified CNC training in the classroom and on the shop floor to 90 individuals from the shop-fitting sector.

Start Date:

01 Feb 2016

Planned end date:

31 Jan 2019