3. The first College of Advanced Technology in the UK.
About PROCAT
The first College of Advanced Technology in the UK.
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The largest apprenticeship provider in Essex.
The college has three campuses in Basildon, Canvey Island and Ilford.
There are around 2,000 students studying at the College including over 850 apprentices.
PROCAT was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2017 and was praised for the quality of teaching, personal development of students, apprenticeships and outcomes for students.

4. State of the Art Campuses

5. Aerospace engineering technician
Aerospace engineering technicians design, build and test new aircraft.

6. An Aerospace engineer will develop new instruments for navigation and communications
An Aerospace Engineering technician will repair and service existing aircraft
An Aerospace engineer will plan and supervise the assembly and fitting of aircraft and components
An Aerospace engineer will research new ways to make fuel-efficient parts.

7. Aerospace engineer
Aerospace engineers work at the forefront of technology to design, build and maintain aircraft, space vehicles and satellites and the parts and instruments that go into them.

8. An Aerospace engineering technician can repair and service satellites.
An Aerospace engineer will collect and analyse test data, then improve the design.
An Aerospace engineering technician can repair and service satellites.
An aerospace engineer will carry out ground- and flight-testing programmes on prototypes

9. Is this you? Interest in aircraft and flight technology
Good practical hand skills
Like maths, science and IT
Good communication skills
Problem-solving skills
Methodical
Attention to detail
Teamworking skills

10. Rail Network
Signaling technicians maintain and repair the signaling systems on rail networks.
Rail track maintenance workers inspect, repair and maintain railway tracks, bridges, tunnels
An electrical engineer will work with high and low voltage equipment in the transport networks, including rail electrification and signaling

11. One of the 7 wonders of the Modern world

12. Is this you? Excellent maths, science and IT skills
The ability to analyse complex problems and suggest solutions
The ability to explain design ideas clearly
Excellent teamworking and people skills
Strong decision-making skills
Excellent communication skills
Good organisational skills
The ability to manage a budget

13. Carpenters and joiners make and install wooden fixtures and fittings
Carpenters and joiners make and install wooden fixtures and fittings. They can work in many areas, for instance on construction sites, fitting out shops and bars, and building sets for film and TV. .
As a furniture designer you’ll produce designs for mass-produced furniture, furniture made in small batches or unique pieces. You’ll need plenty of creative ideas, good drawing skills and the ability to use computer design software.
Kitchen fitters install kitchens in homes and businesses Many kitchen fitters will have qualifications in other trades such as joinery, plumbing or electrical installation.

14. Lighting technicians produce the
As a sound engineer, you would control the sound at live events such as theatre performances and music concerts. You would operate microphones, amplifiers and control desks to balance the sound levels.
Carpenters and joiners make and install wooden fixtures and fittings. They can work in many areas, for instance on construction sites, fitting out shops and bars, and building sets for film and TV.
Lighting technicians produce the
lighting effects for live events such as theatre, concerts and conferences,
or in film and TV productions.

15. A plumber will service air-conditioning and ventilation units
Bricklayers build and repair walls, chimney stacks, tunnel linings and decorative stonework.
If you have a flair for engineering and building, you could have a career as a civil engineering technician. In this job you would provide technical support to civil engineers on construction projects
A plumber will service air-conditioning and ventilation units
A plumber will install water supplies, heating systems and drainage
As a civil engineer you would plan, design and manage a variety of construction projects.

16. Is this you? Work in Construction Good maths and IT skills
Good practical ability
Strong problem-solving skills
The ability to work well as part of a team and on your own
A head for heights (for some jobs)
Accuracy and attention to detail
A reasonable level of fitness
Work in Construction

17. Stable construction To build a designer stable block you need:
Carpenters
Joiners
Electricians
Plumbers
Site managers
Architects

18. Is this you? Be a civil engineer A flair for maths and science
Good problem-solving skills
The ability to understand engineering drawings and principles
IT skills for computer aided design (CAD) work
Good organisational and supervisory skills
Teamworking skills
Good communication, presentation and negotiating skills.
Be a civil engineer

19. Why work in construction or engineering?
Skills gap
Opportunity for self employment/owning own business
Excellent earning potential
May lead to working overseas
Contribute to cultural & historical legacy
The average age these days of a construction worker, be it a carpenter, an electrician or a brick mason is 47. This means that the industry is in dire need of some new workers entering the field. If the average age is 47, this means in less than 15 years those workers will be eligible for retirement, if not sooner. The world will always need new buildings erected, so the skills of construction person will always remain in demand.
Self employment – benefits of working for yourself, being your own boss but also make aware do not get paid for holidays, sickness etc
Contribute to cultural & historical legacy e.g. Olympics stadium and can be proud of building a structure that hopefully will still be standing in many years time
Construction industry is forecast to pick up by 2017 particularly as UK is short by million houses so trades involved in domestic housing will be needed. Also, other projects in the pipeline are HS2 rail project and Thames Gateway.

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