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  • Pilkingtons go with TVC
    Posted: - 11/11/2011
    *Pilkington commitment to Qualifications with The Vocational College * The Vocational College has been working with Pilkington Down Stream branches for the last 2 years. Pictured right... - Read more >>

  • CPD in Action
    Posted: - 11/11/2011
    *CPD in Action at TVC* Staff Training Programme at TVC receives industry acclaim As part of the Vocational College’s continued commitment to staff competencies and CPD, members... - Read more >>

  • TVC & Bidston Village go for Gold in a National Competition
    Posted: - 19/10/2011
    A FLORALLY-transformed Bidston Village is going for gold in the North West in Bloom challenge. Three years of horticultural endeavour by schoolchildren, students, the local church,... - Read more >>

  • Going for the Hat-Trick!
    Posted: - 11/10/2011
    TVC Shortlisted at this year's Proskills Awards The Vocational College are proud to have been chosen as finalist in 3 categories at this year’s Proskills Awards event... - Read more >>

  • Westport Achievers start to roll in
    Posted: - 11/10/2011
    TVC make an impact in Cumbria with a major frame manufacturer The Vocational have been working with Westport in Maryport, Cumbria; delivering QCF qualifications at level 2... - Read more >>

  • Ged Plays it Safe!
    Posted: - 11/10/2011
    Ged McCarthy achievbes his NEBOSH award with flying colours. Gerard McCarthy AIfL of GQA Approved Centre the Vocational College in Liverpool has just achieved the National Examination... - Read more >>

  • Dance Course is a Hit
    Posted: - 29/07/2011
    TVC Performing Arts Dance Foundation Course is a real hit with learners. Foundation Learning courses for Performing Arts (Dance) started early due to popular demnd at TVC.... - Read more >>

  • When "Alphas" become "Romeos"
    Posted: - 28/07/2011
    Luke and Kelly change tasks on Operation Raleigh Luke Smalley, Alpha 1 and Kelly Robinson, Alpha 6, have reached the changeover point of their adventure in... - Read more >>

  • Raleigh Alphas Back at Base Camp
    Posted: - 27/07/2011
    TVC's Raleigh Venturers, Luke and Kelly, return to base camp on completion of phase one of their South American adventure Luke Smalley and Kelly Robinbson with... - Read more >>

  • Portugal Gets Bullet Proofed!
    Posted: - 25/07/2011
    Portugal joins the ranks of TVC's 'Bullet Proof Managers' First Portugese certification of TVC's world class management programme – ‘The Bullet Proof Manager’. Carlos Morais, is... - Read more >>

  • Ecstatic Ecuadorians!
    Posted: - 25/07/2011
    South American First for The Vocational College In May 2011, over 60 participants from La Junta de Beneficencia, Ecuador’s largest social & community employer, completed... - Read more >>

  • Greece Well Covered
    Posted: - 25/07/2011
    Insurance deal offers protection against economic turmoil. In February 2011, five senior executives from Ydrogos Insurance, Greece’s largest insurance company, completed the Crestcom Bullet Proof Manager (BPM)... - Read more >>

  • Health & Safety Team's Rising Star
    Posted: - 20/07/2011
    Sarah Byrne adds "Environment" to the mix The college maintains a very efficient and independant Health & Safety team who look after the H&S and Safeguarding interests... - Read more >>

  • Kelly Robinson.....Raleigh Venturer
    Posted: - 19/07/2011
    Raleigh Venturer Kelly Makes A Difference in Nicaragua TVC Learner, Kelly Robinson, has started the her Operation Raleigh expedition in earnerst building a community centre in a... - Read more >>

  • MP Thanks TVC for Youth Summit Success
    Posted: - 18/07/2011
    TVC College Promotes Alternatives to University at the Wirral Youth Summit Esther McVey, MP for Wirral West, sent A huge thank you to Vocational College Staff for... - Read more >>

  • I'm a student, Get me outa here!...
    Posted: - 14/07/2011
    TVC Learners, Luke and Kelly hit the jungle on Operation Raleigh Wallasey foundation learning students, Luke Smalley and Kelly Robinson have started jungle training in Costa Rica... - Read more >>

  • Wanna Dance?.....Express Yourself!
    Posted: - 12/07/2011
    Performing Arts Dance Courses Start in August Foundation Learning courses for Performing Arts (Dance) start at TVC on 1st August 2011. The programme will lead... - Read more >>

  • World Class H&S at TVC
    Posted: - 11/07/2011
    TVC's H&S Team graded 'Excellent' by LSC The College's independant Health & Safety Team are leading the way for learner safety The Vocational College has always... - Read more >>

  • College Motto Inspires Youth Team
    Posted: - 21/06/2011
    "Labor Omnia Vincit" - Inspires The Victoria Colts AFC The College sponsored local Wirral Youth Football club who found inspiration in our motto "Success Through Endeavour" TVC has... - Read more >>

  • A Major Award for TVC
    Posted: - 14/06/2011
    TVC Shortlisted for a Major National Training Award ‘GROW YOUR OWN: An organisational staff development initiative to improve the learner experience’ The College has, once again been... - Read more >>

  • Good News From Greece
    Posted: - 01/06/2011
    Greek "Bullet Proof Managers" Graduate Despite economic gloom, five senior executives from one of the largest Insurance company’s in GREECE, Ydrogos Insurance, recently completed TVC’s ILM certificated Development... - Read more >>

  • Operation Raleigh
    Posted: - 10/02/2011
    Foundation Learners help out in Costa Rica TVC Foundation Learning students took part in Operation Raleigh in Spring of 2011 and carried out important development... - Read more >>

  • Jake Palmart - Operation Raleigh
    Posted: - 10/02/2011
    Jakes not Looking Back after his Raleigh Experience TVC Foundation Learning students took part in Operation Ralleigh in Spring of 2011 and carried out important development work... - Read more >>

  • Domino's Pizza
    Posted: - 10/11/2010
    Domino's Franchise Group Set for Success after completing ILM Management Qualification Six store managers from Essex based franchise, Vision 10 can confidently say that they are now... - Read more >>

  • North West In Bloom
    Posted: - 21/10/2010
    Community Project Wins Major Award TVC Foundation Horticulture Programme learners worked with the local community in Bidston on the Wirral and succedded in transforming the village, winning... - Read more >>

  • Great British Elm Project
    Posted: - 24/08/2010
    College Horticulture students oversee the planting of a British Elm Tree Young learners from Bidston Primary School, ably assisted by the Lord Mayor of Wallasey, planted a... - Read more >>

  • Meadowside Learners
    Posted: - 15/07/2010
    Wirral Special School NVQ Success Meadowside Pupils Gain Level 1 Awards TVC's Meadowside Special School learners were presented with their Level 1 Award in Practical Horticulture Skills... - Read more >>

  • Caterers Cook up a Storm
    Posted: - 03/09/2009
    Catering Learners Cook up a Storm Local Councilors opened the College's Catering training facilities in September 2009 College students are now trained on site and work... - Read more >>

  • Student of the Year
    Posted: - 04/04/2008
    Student of the Year Ashley Birch, one of The Vocational College’s students recently received Student of the Year for Distance Learning. This was presented to him... - Read more >>

  • English Training Provider of the Year 2007
    Posted: - 02/04/2008
    Another achievement for the Glazing Department was English Training Provider of the Year 2007 awarded by Glass Training Ltd. This was an extra special award as the... - Read more >>

  • College Innovation Fund Success
    Posted: - 31/03/2008
    Measuring the Success of Learner Engagement Time and time again, research and experience has shown that we have to take advantage of the way children entertain themselves... - Read more >>

  • Glazing Department up for awards
    Posted: - 09/03/2008
    The first annual Proskills Apprenticeship Awards were held this year at the Belfry in Birmingham. Employers and training providers from around the UK gathered to... - Read more >>

  • 'KIC' OFF!!
    Posted: - 11/07/2007
    TVC Staff Training Heralds a major employer partnership Kawneer's in house training course mapped for successful NVQ delivery Seven Vocational College glass department assessors undertook a 2... - Read more >>

  • Birkdale United AFC
    Posted: - 26/03/2007
    The Vocational College Actively Promotes Girls Football TVC Sponsors local girls football dreams The College continues it's proactive stance around issues of inclusion and has sponsored Birkdale... - Read more >>