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!!! 

03.02.2010

"It's GOODBYE to Jenny, our excellent events controller, on the 5th February 2010 as she moves on to pastures new as part of her career development."

Jenny has been a top team member in her time with CATCH and has developed the Conference Centre business model to where it is today.  Hungry to expand her knowledge and experience she has taken an option to move on pastures NEW.  Jenny will be missed by all the team and has already been involved with the training of her replacement Stacey.  Stacey joins CATCH after a recent local redundancy and brings with her a wealth of experience in a similar customer facing environment.  Stacey will be glad to take your booking enquiries on 01469 552821 and continue to deliver services and satisfaction to customers old & new.  It is a good time to place an enquiry as we continue to hold prices firm at last year's level for the time being

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.

15.12.2009

"Forrester Boyd choose CATCH as their venue for a 2012 Pension update."

Recent changes to Pension legislation impacting on employers and due to be implemented in 2012 were outlined by regional accountancy firm, Forrester Boyd, in a packed breakfast seminar at CATCH.

18.08.2009

"Promanex C&IS Ltd use CATCH road layout for driver training."

A first time for CATCH when we were asked to offer our road layout for driver training.  Paul Nicholson for Promanex C&IS saw an opportunity following a visit to our site and went on to use lean time caused by the recession to refresh driving skills, particularly reversing a trailer and reversing a panel van or minibus.  The advantage at CATCH is taking it off the UK road system and practicising the skills under instruction to get it right first time every time.  We are always available to deal with your training requests even the un usual one such as Paul's. 

28.07.2009

"PSN visit CATCH to do Flange Integrity training for a forthcoming outage."

PSN, an Aberdeen based company, were asked to do work for a local Client in the region with a need to prove competence for all personnel on breaking into and reinstating flange connections.  Graham Horrell, for PSN, came to CATCH for a solution based on knowledge of our services for a previous employer.   A dedicated assessment workshop was set up under the supervision of the Grimsby Institute, one of CATCH's training partners, and the job was sorted. 

17.02.2009

"CATCH in plan to expand in spite of recession."

Humber Bank companies supporting CATCH are pleased to see the success CATCH has generated for the region.  From small beginnings this £8m project has continued to grow in terms of apprenticeships offered by the likes of ECITB in partnership with the Grimsby Institute, The Hull College, HETA and TTE.  The workshops are now running at full capacity and more space is required for the implementation of additional apprenticeships in 2009.  Our Conference Centre is busy, despite the recession, and offers excellent facilities in an industrial setting managed by a small team of dedicated professionals to ensure your experience is a memorable one. We are pleased to see regular customers returning again and again to enjoy the surroundings of this unique facility in our region.  This measureable succes has instigated a planned review of existing resources and an exploratory look at additional facilities for this growing business.  WATCH THIS SPACE IN 2009!!! 

21.01.2009

NEW Process Technician Apprenticeship recruitment started for Sep-09 at CATCH.

A NEW apprenticeship launched by a partnership of like-minded Humber Bank Client companies has started plans to find the first group of trainees.  Led by ChemSkills a project from Humber Chemical Focus a unique programme has been written and approved for this new apprenticeship on Humberside at CATCH.  Chosen to deliver the programme is Hull College, who are already at CATCH delivering other similar bespoke training programmes.  Around 20 places exist for chosen trainees and open evenings in Hull and Stallingborough are planned to provide more information.