Derby College makes HL Plastics fantastic
Derby College has devised a bespoke programme for the training of new recruits at Denby manufacturing business HL Plastics. The college has already trained 45 of the company’s employees at NVQ2 level, and will now offer a tailor-made programme to the company at Denby Hall Business Park.
The college was initially commissioned to deliver NVQ2 training in "Performance Manufacturing Operations" to the company’s shop floor employees and successfully trained its new starters before HL Plastics said it required a more “tailor-made” approach.
Graham Kett, the college’s NVQ co-ordinator in engineering, manufacturing and distribution, said: “The company makes unique, bespoke products and consequently has very specific needs which can’t be met by standard training schemes.
“Working with technical director Dave Chambers, we are developing a training programme for all new starters which is tailored made to meet those requirements but also conforms to EAL awarding body standards.
“The one day course we devised and are providing gives all learners additional knowledge of lean manufacturing, team working and health and safety.”
