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Our CATCH Facility has once again seen an incredible upgrade, this time to our TSC Simulator Suite. Our new simulator uses state of the art technology, enhancing our capability to deliver a more realistic and immersive training experience to our learners and delegates. The upgrades have also seen the introduction and inclusion of 3D virtual plants which allow for operators to walk around and control all aspect of the plant while in communication with the control room operator in a separate location. This fully interactive simulator experience involves reading and following in P&ID’s, radio communications, emergency procedures and the importance of following SOP’s. We would also like to thank North East Lincolnshire Council for providing support and the Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF) for their role in this incredible upgrade o our simulator, which is perfect for both experience operators and apprentices to learn and upskill. If you would like an opportunity to tour our new simulator suite, please contact Mark Booth TMIET (mark.booth@catchuk.org) who will be more than happy to demonstrate the simulator and discuss how CATCH can support your training needs. David Talbot Mark Booth TMIET Katie Hedges Paul Robinson Robert Padley (CMgr,MIET,BSc,QTLS) Jez Mills TechIOSH Gary Thompson Tony Parry Jayne Cooke

Weld Off Wednesday completed today with my group of welders. One of which is a plate welder. We had a top 3 and this weld off really did stretch and challenge the group today. Well done to Max, Jayden and Rylee for winning and well done to the full group for giving it your best shot today, it was a hard one! TIG 1/2 " pipe, 1G - difficulty level: Medium - Hard #weldoffwednesday #apprentices #year1 #pipewelding #platewelding #goodefforts #stretchandchallenge #peervspeer #difficulty

Great to spend some time in the workshop today with our #welders #pipefitters and #fabricators at CATCH. Welder - Hugo from PJD Mechanical Engineering 5G Weld (completed) - Brooklyn from Rainham Industrial Services Ltd 6G Weld (internal) - Ethan from Rainham Industrial Services Ltd Pipe Branches - Elliot from Tronox Thermal cutting- Ethan from Worley #apprentices #apprentice #training #catch #ukmanufacturing David Talbot Paul Robinson Lewis Bugg AWeldl Richard Leary Arron Kearney QTLS Dan Ridley Chelsea G. Aimee W. Philipp Howlett Ellie Owens Mark O'Beirne AWeldI WInst Richard Hornsby Tony Johnson Steve Gabbitas Nikki Greenbeck

We love a slice of the positive media pie! And whilst the @ITV interview came on the back of the Chancellor Rt Hon Rachel Reeves’ announcement regarding regional skills investments in order to prepare workers for the energy transition, it shouldn’t have come as a surprise. Catch work tirelessly with partners, local businesses and stakeholders putting plans into action to deliver on the region’s existing and future skills infrastructure identified in the The Humber Industrial Cluster Plan — All of whom don’t just talk the talk they’re walking the walk. The numbers don’t lie. Over 20,000 new jobs are anticipated through the unlocking of at least £15 billion of private investment in the Humber to deliver the regions planned projects and stands to reason. The sheer scale of the opportunity in the #Humber the #UK's Energy Estuary, with a burgeoning reputation for renewable energy production and a thriving ecosystem of energy companies and expertise — Action is needed. So, CATCH, along with a growing consortium of delivery sponsors took the bull by the horns some time ago and are moving on a ground-breaking new National Net Zero Training Centre for the UK. And as David Talbot frequently stresses: “To advance the decarbonisation journey, we urgently need more pipefitters, platers, welders and fabricators. No single company can do this alone, which is why collaboration has been key in addressing the ever-growing skills gap in these crucial trades.” The centre aims to increase new learner numbers per year across engineering, construction trades and essential skills to build, maintain and operate a net zero infrastructure from 100 to 1,000 by 2030. The recently opened CATCH UK Welding and Pipefitting Hub was made possible by a £1.5 million funding investment from CATCH’s sponsors in the region, including Viking CCS members Phillips 66, Harbour Energy, Drax Group and Associated British Ports. Plus Air Products and Uniper, alongside funding from the ECITB and Humber Freeport. Invest in North Lincolnshire Amy Robinson Kate Robinson Adele Ruhmann Team Lincolnshire Invest Lincolnshire Invest North East Lincolnshire (InvestNEL) Humber Energy Board

All set up ready for day 2 of the ECITB Medium Risk Confined Space course here at CATCH. The practical element is crucial in ensuring that not only are people competent to enter a confined space but that they are also confident in their drills and their equipment if the situation changes. David Talbot Paul Robinson Andy Naden ECITB CATCH

This morning, Chief Strategy Officer Katie Hedges and Marketing and Content Creator Ellie Owens visited Hull to attend the Get Ready for Humber Business Week Launch Event. It was pleasure to network and connect with others, gain an insight into various Humber Business Week plans and events, and to hear CATCH EDIB Network Chair Paul McCartan talk all about our incredible network, and the importance of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging within industry as well as within events, along with Helen Thompson who spoke on EDIB in Practice and what to consider when planning an event. It was an engaging and enjoyable morning with plenty of food for thought around our Humber Business Week Events in June, including our EDIB Biz Week Network! If you are interested in joining the CATCH EDIB Network, please contact Chair Paul McCartan or Lisa Buck lisa.buck@catchuk.org.

CATCH , the (once) hidden gem that is now a lot less hidden. An exemplar of collaboration and sector wide leadership on the #skills front - creating opportunities, raising expectations, investing in local talent, setting the standard. Kudos David Talbot Katie Hedges et al #growth #economicgrowth #collaboration #northeastlincolnshire #Humber #greaterlincolnshire

Yesterday, following the announcement from the UK Government regarding regional skills investments in order to prepare workers for the energy transition, CATCH were fortunate to host ITV News Calendar. The ITV team toured the CATCH facility, interviewed apprentices, and also spoke to both Joel Broddle AWeldI, Head of Welding and Pipefitting and David Talbot, CATCH Chief Executive Officer, about the skills shortage within Lincolnshire and the importance of skills training in order to provide both Lincolnshire and the UK with a workforce who are capable of supporting the energy transition. This was a fantastic opportunity for all involved, and allowed for us to showcase the exceptional training that is being offered at CATCH, as well as how we plan to grow and help bridge the skills gap and prepare the next generation for a future in clean energy. Thank you once again to ITV Calendar News, as well as all CATCH staff and apprentices for their support. David Talbot Katie Hedges Lisa Buck Joel Broddle AWeldI Ellie Owens ITV News

🌿 𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 🌿 To enrich their experiences and build connections beyond their apprenticeship roles, our CATCH apprentices have been volunteering their time for conservation activities at our private woodland. Recently, a group of apprentices teamed up with the Humber Nature Partnership at Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery’s Burkinshaw’s Covert, contributing to an important conservation project - organised by CATCH’s Safeguarding and Wellbeing Lead.

Today, UK and Scottish Government announced their plans to support workers to benefit from thousands of clean power jobs. Regional skills investments will help workers access thousands of jobs across 4 key growth regions; Lincolnshire, Aberdeen, Cheshire and Pembrokeshire. Funding could go towards new training centres, courses or career advisors - supporting local people into opportunities in industries such as welding, electrical engineering and construction. To read the full press release, visit https://lnkd.in/e9CSwXXN Read CATCH CEO David Talbot's full statement below: