9.01.2012

"ECITB launches 2012 apprenticeship recruitment campaign at CATCH on Thursday 9 February 2012 "

The ECITB has issued information to support a planned apprenticeship recruitment campaign for in-scope Engineering Construction companies based in Yorkshire and The Humber. We welcome you to register your interest in attending this event.  Details are available by clicking the header of this news item.

8.11.2011

"CATCH launches NEW web portal for ConCom today at Annual CATCH-up Event"

The ConCom 'CATCH-up with Competency' Annual Event was held today at Reeds Hotel, Barton.  Over the years this event has outgrown our CATCH centre with attendances of around 100 members and visitors.  Respecting the pan-Humber nature of the partnership the current venue was chosen as a mid-location for those on the North and South Bank of the Humber. Some visitors come from much farther afield to join in.  The aim of this annual event is to review performance of the ConCom scheme, listen to keynote speakers on Competency matters and to update the partners, Clients or Contractors, on Competency expectations for contracted work on the local sites.

4.11.2011

"CATCH 3 rising - steelwork in place for NEW workshop "

Following piling activity by Hobson & Porter the first steelwork is erected on site this week.  Click the H&P link for more news on the CATCH project.

 

21.09.2011

"CATCH Groundbreaking Ceremony takes place "

Moving forward with a further expansion at CATCH the official project launch was celebrated with a Groundbreaking Ceremony this week! The event was covered by the Business telegraph and is summarised by Humber Chemical Focus . Links to these reports are provided.

18.07.2011

"We have Engineering and Process Technician Apprentices ready for industry NOW "

URGENT BULLETIN

As this training year comes to a close we are informed by our partner providers that there are a number of Apprentices across several trades that need an employed placement opportunity from your company in order to complete their on-site experience and assessment to be craftsmen/ technicians of the future in this region. We must search for opportunities to retain these trainees for the Humber region. There is no long term commitment other than a willingness to complete that important apprenticeship for a willing learner. Experience can only come from employers like you; all they ask for is your support. Don't miss this chance to do the right thing!

13.06.2011

"We are proud to be located in Greater Grimsby "

Here's what they say about Greater Grimsby...

• "A business location that offers:
  
  * fast and efficient access to consumers
  * direct sea routes from the UK’s busiest port
  * thriving supply-chains and business networks
  * new opportunities in emerging industries
  * ready and able workforce
  * lowest operating costs
  * sun, sand, sea and outstanding natural beauty
  
  Greater Grimsby makes sense."

"We speak our minds and tell it how it is. When it comes to promoting our area, we give you the facts to make your own mind up.

Big UK-leading facts. We’ve got:

* the busiest port complex

* the largest concentration of food companies

* the most renewable energy opportunities

* the greenest power station

* the biggest strategic employment sites

* the lowest operating costs"

"The North East Lincolnshire towns of Grimsby, Cleethorpes and Immingham, and surrounding villages offer very different things. But taken as a package, they combine to offer cost-effective, well-connected business locations within a few miles of stunning countryside and great schools."

1.06.2011

"Safety & Access Ltd choose CATCH as a Humberside training centre for their Construction Safety, Asbestos Awareness and Scaffolding courses "

Rick Statham of Safety & Access Ltd has announced an initial series of courses at CATCH commencing this month.  This moves Safety & Access Ltd a step closer to announcing a more detailed menu of courses at the CATCH Centre in 2012.

23.03.2011

"The Grimsby Institute and HCF deliver work preparedness to a cohort of 8 future process operations personnel"

Recently the first cohort achieved success following a 26 week work preparation course at CATCH. Named the 'CHANGE Programme', candidates came from a range of backgrounds and after finding themselves unemployed for some time were given the opportunity to retrain for work in the process manufacturing industries along the Humber Bank. Already during the course some candidates have found work with partnering organisations. The partners were Total LOR, Novartis, Lenzing, BASF, Millennium supported by HCF and CATCH.

16.02.2011

"The Academy of Joint Integrity approaches CATCH for Humberside launch "

We are pleased to be approached by Gary Milne of the Academy for Joint Integrity offering a new standard in joint integrity to the Oil & Gas, Chemical and other related sectors. As a member of the FDS group, with partners such as Novus Sealing and Flexitallic to call on, the Academy is well placed to set the standard for Joint Integrity. Proposed courses are a click away and Gary Milne will be pleased to take your call for course delivery in Humberside at CATCH.

18.01.2011

"CATCHsim, a step forward in DCS Simulation."

TSC Simulation has introduced updated distillation column software in our DCS Simulation suite at CATCH; DCS suite is visible on the TSC homepage.  Hull College is now working up programmes under the control of Joseph Isimite. Joseph was brought in to develop the resources which cover advanced refinery operations from well head (Upstream) to jetty/tank farm dispatch. Colleagues from Total Lindsey Oil Refinery provided inputs to the new release and were present at the commissioning stage to offer final comments and a reality check. We are taking enquiries to view or use the software suite for process operations or critical incident management scenarios: contact A Buckley, Business Development Manager at CATCH (01469 552833) in the first instance to arrange your visit.

22.11.2010

"BP Angolan Business Unit Technician Apprentices receive Awards at Tallow Chandlers' BP Awards Ceremony."

The 2010 Tallow Chandlers’ BP Awards ceremony took place at Tallow Chandlers’ Hall, London on 17th November 2010.

The ceremony recognised the outstanding performance and achievements of 9 young BP Employees and Trainees at Graduate and Apprentice level selected from BP’s global operations.

Each received an engraved Medal of Excellence designed by Christopher Ironside and struck at the Royal Mint, together with a framed certificate recording their achievement.

Of particular interest were two apprentices who have completed a significant part of their training at the CATCH. Faustudo Da Costa and Roberto Filipe both of BP’s Angolan Business Unit trained at the CATCH facility with Hull College in 2009.

Hull College Curriculum Delivery Manager for Chemicals and energy, Peter Lowsley commented.

“Fastudo and Roberto’s achievements are a testament to their ability, commitment and endeavour. They have completed an apprenticeship in Petro-Chemical Process Technology on time and to a very high standard. This has been possible due in part to the excellent facilities at the CATCH.

Training in a full scale, realistic and safe process environment has enabled Fastudo and Roberto to meet the requirements of a rigorous training programme and excel. It is fitting that they have been recognised with such a prestigious award.”

04.10.2010

"CATCH introduces 'Advanced Oil Refinery operations software' into DCS Simulation suite ."

Further software development by our partner TSC Simulation has produced a new software suite for use in our DCS Simulation suite offering at CATCH; DCS suite visible on the TSC homepage.  Used already by Hull College in a recent international short course covering advanced refinery operations the suite covers all unit operations from well head (Upstream) to tank farm dispatch (Downstream) and reports from trainer Joseph are excellent. We are taking enquiries to view or use the suite for process operations or critical incident management scenarios: contact A Buckley, Business Development Manager at CATCH (01469 552833) in the first instance to arrange your visit.

29.09.2010

"The Grimsby Institute has been selected by HCF to run a 'CHASE' programme at CATCH."

The Grimsby Institute has recently been selected to launch a work-preparedness course for local unemployed members of the community.  The course will be 26 weeks long and is geared to entering the Process Manufacturing industries when the opportunity is presented to successful candidates.  The first cohort will learn basic engineering hand skills, how to operate a simple batch reaction liquid circuit and study for a valuable C&G 060 Process Operations qualification.  Employers may meet graduates of this programme at future interview sessions and we hope the professional input given by GIFHE towards achieving their learning oucomes will be a bonus to attendees' aspirations.  The structure for this course was agreed by industry partners and coordinated by our parent company Humber Chemical Focus.

13.09.2010

"Hull College repeats successful Process Technician Apprentice programme for 2010-2011 at CATCH."

Following their successful first year programme at CATCH, Hull College has launched a further opportunity for 30 budding Process Operations trainees. Originally launched in 2009 with the help of the Chemskills group, a network within HCF's structure, the programme endorsed by VQSET as a new NVQ3 qualification provides a route into the process industries from school or college, which has not been the case for the Humber area in the past.  A number of Clients in the Chemicals/O&G sector are fully behind the project offering work placements or jobs to the members of the first cohort starting in January 2011. Part of the training has included the valuable C&G 060 Process Operations qualification as an extended period of learning.

06.09.2010

"HETA brings more NEW apprentices to CATCH."

The next groups of engineering maintenance and engineering construction apprentices started at CATCH this month. HETA continues to be the first choice provider for engineering apprenticeships with a new contract awarded by ECITB. Apprentices are enjoying a team building experience at Hollowford once again this year.

03.08.2010

"Fabricom GDF-Suez trains ECITB apprentices at CATCH."

Link to one of our supporting company's news page, article 3 August 2010. "Fabricom's Great Expectations".

 

12.07.2010

"CATCH expansion project a step closer."

Early released visuals of what we are hoping to achieve at CATCH over the next 12 months. Top down is an additional engineering workshop for mech, elec & instrument maintenance trades (and other identified specialist technical training), the quadrangle created by a new process building with scope for connectivity to our existing process plant facility, an access skills centre (scaffolding, rope access, working at heights) and a site layout.

 

 

28.04.2010

"Vivergo uses CATCH to support resource planning."

An extract from the Business Section of Hull Daily Mail published 28th April 2010

When it comes to renewable energy there’s so much happening across the national spectrum that we often miss that’s right here in our region.

Vivergo Fuels is a company set up to build and operate a world scale bio-ethanol plant here in the East Riding.

Bio-ethanol is designed to reduce emissions associated with transport fuel. Our target is a 50% saving in Green House Gas emissions from the farmer’s field to the vehicle’s exhaust.

It’s rare to come across something that’s so good for so many reasons.

• It’s good for the environment.
• It’s good for the Nation, providing direct access to road fuel sources, and better fuel security.
• It’s great for our region,

o we’ll be buying wheat from this area
o we’ll be manufacturing mid protein animal feeds
o we are major facility that will have a positive effect on the local economy
o we shall employ over 70 employees, during construction that number will be closer to 500

We’re here for some very good reasons.

• Access to the highest wheat yields in the UK.
• Built on an existing site that has reduced project costs.
• Local Authorities tuned to encouraging development and supporting new ventures.
• Last but not least a pool of experienced resource.

Actually the available resource turned out to be a more scarce than was thought. This is where the following local Authorities and Agencies kicked in with real help.
• The East Riding Economic Development Team.
• Job Centre Plus.
• Learning Skills Council.
• Hull College.
• CATCH (Centre for Assessment and Training Humberside).

We are recruiting many of our people from people previously unemployed. Successful candidates are being selected from a much larger group benefiting from training put together by Hull College and Catch.

The environment here is rich with support and blessed with enthusiasm and commitment.
There is more to come as this region is set to become a real hub for alternate renewable energy
solutions.

14.04.2010

"David Willetts MP visits CATCH."

Stopping off at CATCH today as part of a whistle-stop tour of the region, David Willetts MP, Shadow Minister for Universities & Skills met senior industrialist and CATCH Ambassador, Nigel Tranter of Total LOR, Clive Hitchman of ConocoPhillips, other leading industry representatives and CATCH Board members and staff.  He heard a presentation explaining the history of CATCH and leading on to our expansion plans and then enjoyed a tour of the CATCH operational plant facility and training workshops.

01.04.2010

"Total LOR use ProSimm DCS @ CATCH for another group of Process Technicians."

Total LOR have booked in for more ProSimm DCS Simulator emergency management training at CATCH. Dates for April and May are now in the diary. Since opening in 2006 Total LOR has consistently reaped the benfits of this local resource at the CATCH facility over any other user.  Total has achieved excellent results and feedback for the facility and TTE has been more than satisfactory; CATCH has an ongoing relationship with TTE whose base is on the Wilton Site in Teesside.

29.03.2010

"CATCH gets the green light for ambitious expansion plans!"

Humber Bank companies supporting CATCH are pleased with the continued growth of this landmark industry facility.  From small beginnings this project continues to stretch into new markets. Already covering Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and their Contractors, we are taking a step forward with Renewable Energies, Power Generation and Gas Storage Clients. Apprenticeships have been difficult to sustain through the recent recession but CATCH continues to work with the ECITB and local providers, HETA, GIFHE and Hull College to market a range of options to employers looking to start afresh with apprentice recruitment.

NEW for 2009 was the Process Technician Apprenticeship championed by CHEMSKILLS (an HCF project in partnership with Hull FE College) at CATCH.

Gearing up for significant growth, especially in the short-course field and proof of competency market, has initiated plans to grow. A planned review of existing resources and what industry is calling for will be addressed by doubling our current capacity with construction planning to start very soon for commissioning and utilisation in 2011!!! 

15.01.2010

"Matthews Engineering Training brings future ASME Plant Inspectors to CATCH."

2010 sees the launch of a NEW training partnership at CATCH with the introduction of ASME certificated Plant Inspection courses delivered by Matthews Engineering Training, a specialist in this field of training and development. The first course has been completed today and a further option exists for April registrations.  Matthews Training will also bring a Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) training module to CATCH in February.  Other topics will be launched as the months progress.  Click here for course registration infomation.